General Info
McPherson College’s Miller Library contains over 85,000 books and subscribes to over 150 periodicals and journals. The building houses several special collections, including a vast archive of periodicals dating back to the 19th century, an automotive technology collection featuring many rare and hard-to-find items pertaining to vintage and classic cars, and the Brethren Collection, a wealth of primary source material documenting the history of the Brethren Church and of McPherson College.
Students visiting the library will also find private and group study spaces, ample computer lab space, a music collection, and a collection of feature films on DVD. In addition, we offer comprehensive access to numerous online jounal databases and participate in an inter-library loan program, making it possible for us to get just about anything you might need to complete that research project!
Whatever your library needs, just visit one of our librarians or student staff to begin exploring what Miller Library has to offer.
Library Services
Catalog – MacPAC
Our online catalog is available on all library and campus computers and can be accessed from off-campus as well.
Circulation
All items are checked out at the Public Services Desk. Present your college identification card. Non-campus patrons may obtain a card with proper identification.
Collections
Most materials in Miller Library are in the General Collection.
000s-500s – Upper Level, south side
600s-900s – Upper Level, north sideAV Audio-Visual (non-print) interfiled with General Collection
B Brethren (college and church history) Lower Level, room 101
C Control (ask at Public Services Desk)
J Juvenile (materials for teacher education) Lower Level, north side
Q Quarto (oversized) interfiled in General Collection, lower shelves
R Reference Main Level, north side
S Center for Science and Religion, Melhorn
T Auto Restoration Technology Special Collection Main Level, south sidePeriodicals: Issues of most current volumes are on shelves on the main level. Past volumes are on the Lower Level either bound, loose, or in microform. Many full-text articles are available on the online databases. Please ask for assistance in locating periodicals.
Online Databases: Miller Library subscribes to many online databases, most of which contain full-text articles. Click here for a complete list.
Loan Periods/Fines
Periodicals, Circulating Reference materials – one day
All other materials – one academic term
Any item that has been out for one month is subject to recall if needed by another patron. Miller Library charges no fines for overdue materials; however, replacement costs and a processing fee will be assessed for any item damaged or not returned. Students will not be able to enroll for the next term until materials are returned and/or charges paid.
Interlibrary Loan
Books or periodical articles that you wish to use but are not available in Miller library may be requested on interlibrary loan. Request forms are available at the Public Services Desk. Allow at least four days for items which are available with in ACCK; others will usually take between one to six weeks. You will be notified when the item you have requested has arrived. It can be picked up at the Public Services Desk and must be returned to the desk by the due date. This date and possible renewals are at the discretion of the lending library.
Computers/Photocopies/Audio-Visual Equipment
The computers in Miller Library are available to McPherson College students, staff and faculty, and wireless access is available on the main level. All McPherson College policies regarding computer use must be followed. A photocopying machine is available near the Public Services Desk. The charge is 10 cents per exposure or 40 cents for transparencies.
Binding and lamination services are available. Velobinding is $ .50 for 1-inch, $ .75 for 2-inch, and $ 1 for 3-inch binding. Lamination is $ .50 per pouch or $ .25/foot for large items. The library has most standard audio-visual equipment ready for check-out for college use, including projectors, players, recorders, cameras, and laptop computers. Please ask at the Public Services Desk or call extension 2488 to reserve equipment.
Free Coffee
Free coffee is available – help yourself. Please do not have food or drinks near the computers.
