Reference/ Information Services
The LRC provides a wide array of services to students, staff and faculty. Reference questions may be inquired in person at the LRC Reference Desk or by contacting the LRC director via email. The LRC staff are available to answer questions and help you locate books and other materials in the LRC, including course reserves and reference materials. Enrolled students also have access to our streaming platform RightNow Media and our eBook and audiobook platform. See LRC staff to set up your account! View our library catalog HERE.
Book Acquisitions
Building our library collection is a cooperative effort involving staff, faculty and students. To request that the LRC add an item to its library collection, complete a New Materials Request form. Your recommendation will be given careful consideration. Please note that collection development decisions are not subjective, but follow the provisions of the LRC Collection Development Policy.
Archives & Special Collections
The Gordon Fraser Library Archives collects, preserves, and organizes information objects and artifacts relevant to the history of Indigenous Bible College (historically known as Indian Bible College and Southwestern School of Missions) and the history of Christianity among North American indigenous peoples. Archival items may be physical or digital. Please contact Kelly Johnson (kjohnson@indianbible.org) for inquiries regarding access to archival items.
TLCA
In 2016 the IBC Library was invited to join the Theological Library Cooperative of Arizona and is still a member today. Currently enrolled students and staff at Indigenous Bible College may borrow materials (Interlibrary Loan) and have access and borrowing privileges to all TLCA Institutions if respective library policies are followed. For more information, contact the LRC Director (kjohnson@indianbible.org) or refer to the TLCA Directory Document here.
TLCA Institutions:
- Arizona Christian University
- Gateway Seminary – Arizona Campus
- Grand Canyon University
- Indigenous Bible College
- International Baptist College and Seminary
- Justice University
- Nelson American Indian College (formerly SAGU AIC)
- Phoenix Seminary
Study Circles
The purpose of Study Circles is to create a positive environment in which students can come together to study, collaborate, keep each other accountable, and receive assistance for those needing academic help and tutoring from peers and/or the Study Circles leadership.
Study Circles Schedule
Monday 10am-12pm
Monday 6pm-8pm
Wednesday 6pm-8pm
Saturday 4pm- 6pm
The times of study circle sessions are subject to change due to certain events throughout the semester. The LRC staff will notify students of any changes.
Faculty Services
Information Literacy Instruction
Course Reserves
Reserve materials such as class readings, study aids, and suggested texts are shelved in the Reserve section in the Learning Resource Center. To place materials on reserve for your course, please fill out the Course Reserve Form here. If we do not have the resource in our collection, feel free to bring your personal copy.
Library Instruction Sessions
Copyright Consultation/ Information
Disclaimer: This service does not constitute legal advice.
Alumni Services
