Where are the items in the AST Library?
Most of our books are in the general collection on the top floor of the library. They are listed in our catalogue as "AST General Loan".
| What does Novanet/WorldCat say? | What is it? | Where is it? |
|---|---|---|
| AST General Loan | Books that can be borrowed | Top floor of the library |
| Compact Disc Collection | CDs | At the end of the Video Collection, main floor of the library |
| Reserve Readings Collection (General Two Hour Loan) | Readings put on 2 hour loan by professors | At the Circulation Desk, main floor of the library |
| Reference Collection | Reference books that can be used only in the Library | Opposite the Learning Commons, main floor of the library |
| Liturgy Collection | Collection of liturgical materials | At the end of the Reference Collection, main floor of the library Note: lectionary aids, relating to current liturgies, are kept at the Circulation Desk |
| New Books (Can be Borrowed) | New books | Near the Learning Commons, main floor of the library |
| Periodical Collection | Journals, periodicals, magazines, newspapers | Issues from the most recent volume are on the main floor, just past the Learning Commons. Past volumes are in the basement, next to the stairs |
| Video Collection | DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes, and other video and audio recordings | At the end of the Reference Collection, main floor of the library |
| Multimedia Kit | Combinations of media such as DVDs and booklets | At the end of the Reference Collection, main floor of the library, to the far right of the Videos |
| Rare Books | Rare books and some books designated as Special Collections | In The Pine Hill Room, main floor of the library. Ask at Circulation Desk* |
| Special Collections | Pre 1900 books | With the Periodicals Collection, basement of the Library. Some books are located in The Pine Hill Room. Ask at Circulation Desk* |
| Theses Collection | Archival copies of Pine Hill and AST student theses | In the AST Archives, basement of the Library. Ask at Circulation Desk* |
| Archives | Current and past faculty publications, archival copies of Pine HIll and AST student theses, AST publications and ephemera, AST committee meeting papers | In the AST Archives, basement of the Library. Ask at Circulation Desk* |
| Fairweather | Eugene R. Fairweather Gift Collection | In the Resource Room, basement of the Library. Ask at Circulation Desk* |
| Backlog | Gift items with temporary records in the Novanet catalogue | In the AST Archives, basement of the Library. Ask at Circulation Desk* |
* Rare, Special Collection and Archival materials may be accessed in-library, through consultation with library staff. See our Rare Books and Special Collections Conditions of Use and Registration Form (PDF).



