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T. S. Rendall Library: What

This is your go-to guide for the library at Prairie College. Find answers to your questions about the library.

What is in the library and what can you do here?

T. S. Rendall Library provides access to a variety of materials for our students and community including resources in areas such as Bible, theology, and missions. These include both historical and current works. The library also provides a variety of services to both students and community members, which are outlined below. For more detailed information, visit accompanying links or contact the library.

What is located in the library space

The following are located in the library space:

  • Computer Lab
  • Music Library
  • Prairie College Archives
  • Prairie College Textbook Store
  • Prairie Missions Archives
  • Quiet and Group Study Spaces
  • Student Success & Disability Services
  • Used Book Consignment Store

Library services for the public

The library offers the following services to the public:

  • Archival Reference and Access -- This is limited depending on purpose and what is requested. Contact the Library Director (Institute Archivist) for more information.
  • Computer Lab, Printing, and Scanning -- Printing and photocopying is .10 a sheet.
  • Exam Proctoring and Invigilation -- $25 per exam. Fill out the Invigilation Request Form or contact Emily Kroeker with any questions.
  • Library Cards -- Available to alumni and local patrons. These provide access to onsite physical library resources only. TAL Card holders are welcome.
  • Onsite Reference Services
  • Used Book Purchases -- Via student consignment (student priced) and library discards (by donation).

Library collections

The library has the following collections:

  • Audio Cassette
  • Compact Disc
  • Biography
  • DVD
  • eBook
  • Fiction
  • Flannelgraph
  • Flashcard Songs
  • General
  • Historical
  • Journal
  • Magazine
  • Microfiche
  • Music Library
  • Rare Book
  • Reference

Library services for students

The library offers the following services to staff, students, and faculty:

  • Archival Reference and Access -- Contact the Library Director (Institute Archivist) with requests.
  • Book Repair -- This is for a fee.
  • Computer Lab, Printing, and Scanning -- Photocopying is $0.10 per sheet.
  • Exam Accommodations -- Check out the Student Success guide for more information on how to access these.
  • Exam Proctoring and Invigilation.
  • Interlibrary Loans -- Use the request form or contact Kristen Williams with questions.
  • Library Cards -- These are renewed each year and provide access to on-site resources, as well as virtual ones such as library databases and eBooks. Use your library barcode & PIN to access online resources off-campus. Hyflex and online students can contact the library to get their cards. 
  • Online Textbook Ordering -- Order new and used books via the Textbook Order Form. Current Student Book Lists can be found there also. Textbooks can be picked up Monday to Friday between 8 am and 5 pm. 
  • Reference Services and Appointments
  • Reserve Items -- This includes textbooks & other books/articles put on reserve by instructors
  • Study Carrel Rental -- $5 cash per semester.
  • Virtual Reference and Library Services

Donations

Donations are accepted with the understanding that the Library is not obligated to add such materials to the collection or to provide special housing or treatment of the material. The Library does not accept material older than the year 2010, that is not in like-new condition, or that does not fit the Library’s selection criteria. The only exceptions include materials connected to our alumni or that enhance our Special Collections. Because of the complexity of the tax law and accompanying paperwork, gift-in-kind receipts are not issued. 

The Alberta Library & Interlibrary Loans

T. S. Rendall Library is a member of The Alberta Library (TAL). 

  • As a TAL member our library fills interlibrary loan requests from other TAL Libraries, as well as other libraries within Alberta. We will also consider filling requests from other Canadian Libraries (see note below). Libraries can contact Kristen Williams with requests. We are happy to send out most items from our collection, but requests for items in Reference or on Reserve cannot be filled.
  • Out of province loans cost $10.