As part of its phased Safe Reopening Plan, the E.M. White library is making 12 select, socially distanced carrels available for currently enrolled LPTS students. Carrel assignments are available starting March 1 and are for the rest of the Spring semester, subject to adherence to all library guidelines. Carrel assignments will be based on student need and seniority.

Hours available for access:

M, Tu, & F :  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
W, Th: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Every other Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - March 6, March 20, April 3, April 17, and May 1

Complete this form to request a study carrel. By completing it you agree to follow the Carrel Use Guidelines.

Patron Agreement to Study Carrel Use Guidelines:

+ 1 visit per day only -- no exiting and returning on the same day
+ Complete designated Facilities Sign-in Log in lobby upon arrival
+ Provide ID (preferably LPTS but other official ID is acceptable) to be held at the Information Desk while in the building
+ Must wear mask upon entering and in all areas of the library
+Browsing and borrowing from the circulating collections is not permitted
+Not take reference books out of the Reference room
+Books may be requested for check out and kept in the carrel
+Use the bathroom/restroom on the main floor - Level 3 only
+Not use elevators, basement bathrooms, or go to Level 1
+ Only one person in assigned carrel at any given time - no visitors or congregating allowed
+ Electric appliances or apparatus for heating food or water are not permitted
+Light food (e.g. nuts, protein bar) and beverages are allowed as long as they are in tightly covered containers
+ Zoom or other video conferencing is allowed provided volume levels are low and do not disturb others in the building (headphones are recommended)
+ Cell phone calls kept to a minimum

Violation of library/seminary safety policies and carrel guidelines will result in forfeiture of carrel.