Borrowing from the Library
Visitors may use the Library resources within the building.
To access online journals and research databases, ask at the Circulation Desk to login to a guest computer.
To borrow items requires a borrowing account.
Borrowing for students, staff, and faculty of I-Share institutions
- Present your current and valid campus ID to borrow items in person.
- Loan policies for books, scores, and most other circulating items are standard throughout I-Share.
- Access your I-Share account online to see due dates and renew Wheaton items.
- Wheaton items may also be requested online via your I-Share account.
- If your library account is blocked, expired, or outdated at your home institution, you will not be able to borrow from Wheaton, either online or in person.
Borrowing for students, staff, and faculty of Atla institutions
- Up to 10 Wheaton College Library items may be borrowed concurrently.
- Privileges do not include requesting and borrowing items from other libraries.
- Privileges do not include off-campus access to the library’s online resources.
Loan periods:
- Books, music scores, most other circulating items - 30 day initial loan period, 120 day maximum
- DVDs and CDs - 2 week initial loan period, 4 week maximum
- Journals, reference books – non-circulating, in-library use only
- Permanent reserves and technology/equipment – varies
- Renew items by replying to an email notice, by emailing circulation.desk@wheaton.edu, or by calling the circulation desk at 630-752-5354.
Paid Researcher Borrowing Account
- This account costs $60 per year.
- Up to 10 Wheaton College Library items may be borrowed concurrently.
- Privileges do not include requesting and borrowing items from other libraries.
- Privileges do not include off-campus access to the library’s online resources.
Loan periods:
- Books, music scores, most other circulating items - 4 week initial loan period, 8 weeks maximum
- DVDs and CDs - 2 week initial loan period, 4 week maximum
- Journals, reference books – non-circulating, in-library use only
- Permanent reserves and technology/equipment – varies
- Renew items by replying to an email notice, by emailing circulation.desk@wheaton.edu, or by calling the circulation desk at 630-752-5354.
Special Program Participants
Registered participants in academic Wheaton College Special Programs (e.g. B.R.I.D.G.E., Wheaton College Summer Institute) are eligible to borrow library materials and have full access to online resources. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring individual/department/program/school to ensure that they have a college-issued ID card and are set up with network credentials through Academic and Information Technology (AIT).
Payment Options for Wheaton College Fees
- Cash (in person)
- Check payable to Wheaton College; if mailing, address to Access Services Supervisor, Library, Wheaton College, 501 College Avenue, Wheaton IL 60187
- Credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover); to provide credit card information by phone, please call 630.752.5610 or 630.752.5620
Questions?
Email circulation.desk@wheaton.edu
Call the circulation desk 630-752-5354