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Word of Life Bible Institute
  • LIBRARY


  • ORIENTATION
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Your Library Staff
  • Mr. Cappella – Librarian
  • Joseph Burt - Library Assistant
  • Library Student Workers



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Library Hours*
  • Monday  9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Tues. – Thurs.  1 : 45 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Friday  1 : 45 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday  9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Sunday  1 p.m. – 5 p.m.


  • Note that these hours are subject to change due to class schedules and special events.




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The Library:
  • Who Have Recorded the Knowledge and Wisdom God Gave Them
  • So They Could Share It with You


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Proverbs 2:2, “Make your ear attentive to wisdom;  incline you heart to understanding; ”
  • Listen Well Today


  • Have an Attitude
  •      that Wants to
  •      Understand


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Proverbs 2:3 , “For if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding ; ”
  • Speak Up and Ask for Help Finding Resources





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Proverbs 2:4,5 , “If you seek her as silver and search for her as for hidden treasures, then you will discern the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God . ”
  • Take the Time to Seek and Search for Knowledge





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One Way That God Gives Wisdom:
  • Through His People That Teach It
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Then After You Have Gathered:
  • Books
  • Journal Articles
  • Computer Data
  • Other Resources



  • Seek to Understand Them
  • By Evaluating the Information You Read
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Information Becomes Your Knowledge:
  • When You Learn and Memorize It




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Then That Knowledge Makes You Wise:
  • When You Apply It



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Word of Life Bible Institute Library

 25,000 Volumes
  • Bible and Theology
  • Biblical Counseling
  • Discipleship / Christian life
  • Biography
  • Fiction
    • And more


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Word of Life Bible Institute Library

 165 Magazine / Journal Subscriptions
  • Bible / Theology
  • Ministry / Missions
  • Biblical Counseling
  • Creationism
  • News / Current topics
  • Sports
  • Music
        • And more
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Word of Life Bible Institute Library
  • Over 200 Audiocassette Sets
    • Biblical Counseling Library
    • Bible on cassette
  • Over 230 Videos
  • Over 1,900 Microfiche
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Word of Life Bible Institute Library
Electronic Resources
  • CD-ROM’s
  • Library Intranet Site



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CD-ROM’s:
  • Tyndale Bible Charts & Maps
  • Greek Tutor
  • Theological Journal CD
  • Manna Bible Maps
  • And more
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Library’s Site
on the WOLBI Intranet

    • http://bicampus.wol.org/library/


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Word of Life Bible Institute Library
  • College Catalogs


  • Teaching Materials for:
    • Sunday School
    • Other Local Church Ministries
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Library Book Arrangement Dewey Decimal System
This chart  is in the Library
  • 000 - General
  • 100 - Philosophy
  • 200 - Religion
  • 300 - Social Sciences
  • 400 - Language
  • 500 - Pure Science
  • 600 - Applied Science
  • 700 - The Arts
  • 800 - Literature
  • 900 - History
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Religion Section
This chart is in the Library
  • 210’s - Natural religion
  • 220’s - Bible
  • 230’s - Theology
  • 240’s - Christian life
  • 250’s - Church Theology
  • 260’s - Social Theology
  • 270’s - Church History
  • 280’s - Christian Sects;  Cults
  • 290’s - Other Religions
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Library Computer Catalog
  • No Card File
  • Athena Software
  • Search by Author, Title or Subject
  • More Powerful Search Combinations
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"This is what the Library..."
  • This is what the Library catalog search screen looks like.
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The Advanced Search screen, for making your search more specific.
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Word of Life Bible Institute Library
  • RULES and DECORUM
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1 Thessalonians 5:14 , “We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with all men . “
  • The Library staff is committed to:
  • Admonish rule-breakers
  • Encourage struggling students
  • Be patient with those needing extra help
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1 Thessalonians 5:15 , “See that no one repays another with evil for evil, but always seek after that which is good for one another and for all people . “
  • Be Considerate Even if Others Are Not


  • Put Others Ahead of Self
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The Goal is to Be Considerate of Others:
  • With Use of the Library Resources
  • With Proper Behavior in the Library
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RULES -- Sign In and Out

When You:
  • Enter and Leave the Library
  • Use the Library Computers



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Making Up Classes
  • All classes are recorded


  • Access from any WOL campus computer


  • These classes are available for both reviewing class lectures and …
  • … for making up missed classes.


  • Unexcused absences from class – must view class in the Library for make-up
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RULES -- Circulation of Resources
  • Must Present Student ID
  • One-Week Check-Out
  • Renewals in Person Only
  • Requests to Hold Books



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RULES -- Circulation of Resources
  • Fines: 10 cents Per Day Per Late Book
  • Book Return – outside and inside library
  • Reference Books Do Not Circulate



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RULES -- Reserve Books
Required textbooks for classes
  • For Use in Library Only
  • Sign Out and Back In



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DECORUM
  • No Food or Beverage
    • ( water bottles allowed )


  • Respect and Obey Librarians and Student Workers
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DECORUM -- Study Hours
  • Talking only during breaks
  • Seating at Tables and Carrels only
  • No Entering Late or Leaving Early



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DECORUM -- Non-Study Hours
  • Atmosphere Conducive to Study
  • First 2 Tables for Study-Hour Make-Up
  • Group Study Allowed - Lowered Voices



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More Library Instruction is Available:
  • Read the Library portion of the Student Handbook
  • Visit the Library for a Tour
  • Ask Library Staff for Instructions on Finding Resources






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More Library Instruction is Available:
  • Review This Presentation Via the Library Intranet Site:


  • http://bicampus.wol.org/library/


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Thanks for Listening !

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Thanks for Listening !