Library Services Available
Researchers are invited to make use of the collection and services of the Lutheran Center Library
Loan Policy for Lutheran Center Staff
- Materials in the ELCA Library collection circulate for four weeks and may be renewed.
- Back issues of periodicals circulate; the current issue remains in the Library. Photocopies for personal use may be made of individual articles.
- Our interlibrary loan service can retrieve books and articles from libraries all over the world.
- Items belonging to the ELCA Archives do not circulate; please contact the Archives by e-mail or by telephone at 847.690.9410 for assistance with archival collections.
Loan Policy for the Public
You may borrow materials from the ELCA Library by requesting an interlibrary loan transaction through your local public, academic, or special library. Most libraries participate in OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) for processing interlibrary loan transactions. If your local library is not a participant, they may initiate a written request by mail or fax for interlibrary loan. There is no charge for interlibrary loan. You may borrow materials for four weeks.
Items belonging to the ELCA Archives do not circulate; please contact the Archives by e-mail or by telephone at 800.638.3522 ext. 2818 or 847.690.9410 for assistance with archival collections. If you wish to visit the ELCA Archives, they are located in suburban Chicago at 321 Bonnie Lane, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.
Services We Offer
- Research assistance
- Bibliographic searches using a large number of online databases.
Please direct your questions by e-mail to Claire H. Buettner.
You may also telephone 800.638.3522 ext. 2811 or 773.380.2811
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Libraries for Congregations
If you would like help with developing a library in your congregation, you are invited to contact the National Church Library Association at: