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Handbook for Patrons

Coverage of our policies, procedures, and general information about the Hugh & Hazel Darling Library

ATLA Reciprocal Borrowing Program

Atla Reciprocal Borrowing Program

Hope participates in the American Theological Library Association Reciprocal Borrowing Program. Atla is an association of graduate seminaries and university graduate level programs in ministry, Biblical Studies, religion, and theology in North America.

NOTE: This program is for online graduate students in the areas of Religious Studies, Biblical Studies, and Ministry at participating Atla member institutions throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Participating Institutions

Here is a current map of participating institutions across the United States and Canada.

Who is eligible?

Hope students in masters level programs in ministry, Biblical studies, religion, and theology are eligible to use this service. Some participating libraries will also lend to undergraduate students and faculty. Contact the Darling Library at (714) 879-3901, ext. 1234 or [email protected] for more information.

How does it work?

  • Find a participating ATLA member library near you on this map.
  • Show proof of current enrollment at Hope International University. (The lending library will contact the HIU library to verify that you are in good standing with us.)
  • Register to check books out from that library based on their local lending policies.​
  • Return books to the lending library on time. (Pay any overdue fines or fees to them.)

NOTE: This program is particularly designed for students in distance learning programs at ATLA member institutions throughout the U.S. and Canada.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS:

  • Home Library = The library of the institution you attend. (Darling Library of Hope International University)
  • Reciprocal Borrowing Program = An agreement between participating institutions to lend books to each other's eligible patrons.
  • Lending Library = The library that owns and lends out books.
  • Participating Libraries = Libraries that have agreed to participate in a particular agreement such as the ATLA Reciprocal Borrowing Program.
  • Patrons = Registered members, authorized users, or regular "customers" of a library.