Hamma Library Services

Audio Visual Services

AV Equipment. The following equipment is available for three day circulation to TLS and BHS students, faculty, and staff: MP3 digital and audiocassette recorders/players; portable screens; and slide projectors.

Audio and Video Duplication. The AV staff will duplicate CD, DVD, and VHS media for TLS and BHS people on a time-available basis. Inquire at the Audio Visual Services office (Library 156) or at av@trinitylutheranseminary.edu for current procedures and fees.

Classroom/Meeting Use. Video or audio recording and playing for classroom and seminary events may be arranged with the AV staff. Advance notice is required. If a room is requested for an event, please fill out a form provided by Laura Peterson, Director of Facilities Management.

Student Computer Lab / Computer Use

Hamma Library provides computers for student use. The Student Computer Lab hours are the same as for the library. The lab computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The lab can be reserved for group/class instruction. To make a reservation, contact Ray Olson at ext. 4640 or av@trinitylutheranseminary.edu

Other computers (located in lobby and on upper floors) are available for checking e-mail, word processing and internet searching. A printer networked with the lobby computers is located at the Circulation/Information Desk. Use of the printer is free for TLS and BHS community members. All others are asked to pay 5 cents per page for printing.

Other Library Services

Curriculum Center. Church school curricula and other Christian education materials are available in the Center, located on the second floor. Use of most materials is restricted to the room. Some materials may be borrowed with permission (see Circulation/Information Desk).

Library Conference Room. This second floor room is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interlibrary Loan. Students, faculty, and staff may submit requests at the Circulation/Information Desk for books or periodical articles from libraries outside OhioLINK. Hamma Library reserves the right to limit such requests or to require reimbursement for costs incurred.

Microform Reader/Printer. The library has the equipment to produce paper copies from microfiche and microfilm. The cost is 10 cents per copy. Ask at the Circulation/Information Desk for assistance.

Newspaper/Casual Reading Area. This area, located just inside the library, contains newspapers and general interest periodicals (primarily secular publications) providing current news and information. Back issues of most are not kept.

New Materials. Newly acquired items are displayed for a two-week period on the New Materials Shelf located near the Circulation/Information Desk.

Photocopy Service. Library users may make their own copies at 10 cents a copy. Coins, one- and five-dollar bills are accepted. A stapler, paper punch, paper cutter, pencil sharpener and paper clips are available for public use.

Reference Service. Reference assistance is available during weekday hours to help with any questions you have when using the library or doing research. Please stop by the Circulation/Information Desk for further information.