Library

The Bethel College Library has now reopened to the public.

Library hours and services are subject to change based on campus status. Please see Library COVID procedures for more information about current hours, policies, and procedures.

• Below you will find links to the library catalog, an off-campus link to EbscoHost, and other resources including our LibGuides.
• Interlibrary loan may be limited due to state-wide closures.
• Library fines are suspended, and patrons are welcome to keep their items until further notice. If you would like to return library items, you may leave them in the book drop just inside the front entrance.

Barbara Thiesen, Co-Director; bthiesen@bethelks.edu
Renae Stucky, Access Services Librarian; rstucky@bethelks.edu
Katie Hoody, Library Assistant for Interlibrary Loan; khoody@bethelks.edu
John Thiesen, Co-Director and Archivist; jthiesen@bethelks.edu

Our gradual reopening process is being instituted to protect the future health of the public and the library staff. Thank you for your understanding! We look forward to serving your library needs as much as possible.

Coronavirus Resources Item Request Form Library COVID Procedures

Research

• A-Z list of all databases
• Research guides

Books/DVDs

• Library catalog
• Kansas Library Catalog
• WorldCat
• ProQuest Ebook Central

Articles

• EBSCOhost
  • On-campus access
  • Off-campus access (use BC email prefix/campus ID to log on)
• Google Scholar
• Pub Med

Services/Resources

LibGuides (“how to” guides for many library resources)

• Ask a Librarian! (College Library questions)
• Ask the MLA!  (Mennonite Library & Archives questions)
• BC Library Frequently Asked Questions
• Interlibrary Loan
  • Interlibrary Loan Book/Video/Audio Request Form
  • Interlibrary Loan Article Request Form
  • Interlibrary Loan Chapter Request Form
• Full-text finder
  • On-campus access
  • Off-campus access (use BC email prefix/campus ID to log on; select Publication Finder Interface)
• Bethel College Library policies
• Mennonite Library & Archives

Bethel College Library Mission Statement

The Bethel College Library supports the college’s mission to prepare students for meaningful lives of work and service through faith formation, the liberal arts, and practical experience in career pathways.

To this end, the Library will provide convenient and effective access to high quality library services, collections in a variety of formats, and information resources designed to meet the curriculum, research, professional, intellectual, creative and personal needs of the Bethel College community.