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Semester Hours:

Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 11:50 PM

Friday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM -- 6:00 PM

*Other departments that reside in the the library building may have their own hours. Be sure to contact the individual office to check on available hours.

Summer & School Break Hours:

Monday -- Friday:  8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*Kinlaw Library is CLOSED any time Asbury University is closed (for holidays or weather delays).

In addition to the library departments, the following university departments have offices in the library building:

Accessibility Resources -- 1st floor

Center for Academic Excellence -- 1st floor

Information Technology Services -- 1st floor

Catalyst I:  Career and Calling -- 2nd floor

Catalyst II:  Global Initiatives & Programs (Study Abroad) -- 2nd floor

Our librarians would love to help! If you have questions about accessing library resources online, check our guide for online students. If you would like to meet with a librarian (in person or virtually) to discuss a specific assignment or question, email us at library@asbury.edu or schedule an appointment.

Who can borrow materials from Kinlaw Library?

You can check out materials at Kinlaw Library if you are a

• Current Asbury University student, faculty, staff, retiree, alumni, or family member (with ID)
• Current Asbury Theological Seminary student, faculty, or staff (with ID)
• Student, faculty, or staff of other Kentucky higher education institution (with ID)
• Resident of Jessamine County or adjacent counties (with borrower card)
• FOKAL borrowers - list of qualifying institutions

How long can I check out my materials?

Asbury University Students & Faculty

• Books, CDs, & scores can be checked out for an entire semester
• Checkout limit of 50, no renewals

Asbury Seminary / AU Alumni / Community Borrowers

• Books, CDs, & scores can be checked out for 3 weeks, with two renewals

Specialty Items

DVDs

• DVDs can be checked out for one week at a time
• Checkout limit of 5, no renewals

Reserve Items

• Please check the specific item for checkout information as reserve guidelines can vary

Reference Books/Periodicals

• Reference and periodicals are only used in-house, and are unable to be checked out

Are there any fines if I am late to return my materials or fees for library services?

• $0.25/ day books, CDs, scores, DVDs
• $1.00/ hour reserve items
• $75.00/ item lost (minimum charge)
• $0.05/ page black and white photocopies
• $0.20/ page color photocopies

How do I check out materials from other libraries?

If you are a current Asbury University students, faculty, and staff you may borrow materials directly from the B.L. Fisher Library at Asbury Theological Seminary with your AU ID card. You may also check out materials from other schools across the state. If you want the items delivered, you can request materials through the InterLibrary Loan service.

How can I use a study room?

If you are a current Asbury University student, you can reserve a group study room for up to 2 hours at a time. You can reserve now  online with your Asbury email or you can go to the main library desk. Room keys are issued at the main desk in exchange for an ID. An email will be sent to you to confirm your online reservation. You may cancel your reservation at any time.

Our study capacities include:

• 3 large rooms with a table and 8 chairs
• 7 rooms with a table and 4 chairs
• 1 accessibility room with 2 chairs and a computer
• 5 individual study rooms (non-reservable, available first come first served)

We ask that you do not move furniture in or out of the rooms, and that you lock the room once you leave.

How can I use a meeting room?

Only Asbury University faculty or staff may reserve meeting rooms. Student reservations must have a staff member’s sponsor approval. The Board of Trustees, Alumni Board, or other events by the administration receive priority. The reservation booking grid can be found online, and we ask that you include both set up and tear down time in your booking. Please let us know whether food and/or drink will be served and if you need access to the kitchen. Contact ITS if you need specific A/V equipment.

I am really stressed about my homework, and I cope by drinking lots of coffee and tea. Can I bring that into the library?

Absolutely! Food and drinks are permitted in the library, except for the Kinlaw Study Room and the Mac and PC labs on the lower level. We ask that you keep food and drinks away from the Open Lab computers on the main and upper floors. And we sell coffee, tea, and hot chocolate at the Hiccup Too cart if you ever need a refill!

I am a resident of Jessamine County. How do I get a community borrower card?

Residents of Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Madison, Mercer, and Woodford counties who are 18+ can obtain a community borrower card for free! Visit our main library desk to apply for a card.

I am not a student. Can I still access the internet at Kinlaw?

Yes! Any campus visitor over the age of 18 may access our guest wi-fi network and may use their own devices or a designated visitor’s computer. Stop by the main library desk for more details.

Can I bring my child with me to the library?

Yes! Children are more than welcome in the library, but for safety reasons no child age 12 or under is allowed to use the library facility without being accompanied by a parent, guardian, or Asbury University student, faculty, or staff.

I have old books. am I able to donate them to the library?

We appreciate that you want to give your old books new life, but due to space constraints in the library building and the high cost of sorting, reviewing, and processing donated materials, we do not accept most donations. Please contact library@asbury.edu if you have questions about a possible donation.

Contact the main library desk at library@asbury.edu or 859-858-5265