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Library Information: About Ryan Library

Who may use Ryan Library?

PLNU Students, Faculty and Staff

PLNU patrons can use their PLNU ID and network login to access library services including:

  • Check out books
  • Check out key to Group Study Rooms
  • Access online databases remotely
  • Request interlibrary loans

PLNU Alumni

PLNU alumni are eligible for a free library card with borrowing privileges for nearly any circulating item owned by PLNU. An alumni card can be requested in person at Ryan Library during business hours. The lending period for circulating items is generally 3 weeks with an optional 3-week renewal; items with special lending constraints remain subject to those conditions. We apologize that reserve items are available only for current PLNU students and personnel and that Ryan Library is unable to mail materials to alumni. Library databases are available to alumni while in the building, but are not available remotely under the terms of our subscription agreements. Alumni are encouraged to visit or contact the library research help desk.

 

Community Users

It is the policy of Ryan Library to make its resources available to the public to the extent allowable by campus policy and other relevant constraints. Members of the community surrounding PLNU are welcome to use the library for research or study, and community library cards may be purchased at the Research Help Desk for $20/yr. for those who wish to borrow library materials.

Please take note of the following policies regarding community use of library computers:

  • Library research computers are not intended for recreational use by community patrons.
  • PLNU students, staff, and faculty are always the library’s top priority.  At busy times, community users may be asked to relinquish a computer terminal for student use.
  • Community patrons using PLNU computers for any purpose deemed inappropriate in light of the University’s emphasis on grace, truth, and holiness will be asked to leave the library.

Read the Ryan Library Community Users Policy.

 

Copying and Scanning

A digital scanner with email capability is available in the library reference area.

All Research Guides at Ryan Library

Ask a Librarian

Chat with a librarian here! 

You can also connect via text message at 619-592-8884 or by email.

Ask a Librarian Service

The Research Help Desk at Ryan Library welcomes both in-person and digital research questions from members of the PLNU community (faculty/staff/students).

"Ask A Librarian" Hours

Monday - Thursday 10 am to 9 pm
Friday 10 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday No Librarian Available

 

Chat and email services will be limited during holidays and school breaks.