Services - Wright Library

Wright Library supports teaching, learning and research in theology with a wide range of services for Princeton Seminary and the global community.

Wright Library Services A-Z

- Access and Circulation Services – A central service point in the library
- Alumni Research Tools and Borrowing Privileges – Links to and descriptions of the research databases and other resources available to Princeton Seminary alumni

- Authenticated Access – Secure, authenticated access to licensed content for authorized users

- Book an Appointment – Reference appointments (online/in-person), collection consultations, library tours

- Borrowing Library Materials – Annual, fee-based borrowing privileges for the public; complimentary borrowing privileges for faculty, students and staff of Princeton Seminary and other select groups

- BrowZine / Online Journals – Browse many of Wright Library’s online journals and download articles with BrowZine; explore the other tools available for finding full text journal content.

- Course Reserves – For Princeton Seminary course readings: Desk reserves (First Floor – Circulation Desk) and e-reserves (Brightspace)

- Hours – Building hours, plus hours for the Reference Desk, Special Collections and Archives, Center for Barth Studies and Brick Café

- Interlibrary Loan – Makes supplemental resources for research available to Princeton Seminary students and faculty as well as other authorized users.
- Lactation Room – Wright Library offers a private, comfortable lactation room.

- Loan Periods – How long items can be borrowed from the library depends on their material type and the borrower’s role.

- My Account – Log in to your library account online or via a mobile app to view checkouts and more.

- Print Disability Services – Designated Wright Library staff can help researchers get research materials in accessible formats.
- Purchase Suggestion – Suggest a title for Wright Library to purchase and add to the collections.

- Recalling Library Materials – If an item is currently checked out to another borrower, borrowers with recall privileges may recall it.

- Reference Services – Reference assistance, an extensive reference collection, and online research guides support theological study.
- Reigner Collection – The Charles G. Reigner Collection includes a wide range of Christian education material for all ages, from children in preschool through senior adults.
- Renewing Library Materials – Renew borrowed items via text/SMS (opt-in) or by logging in to your library account.
- Research Guides – Get started with Research Guides, select specific databases from the Databases A-Z List, and explore popular library services.

- Reserving a Study Room – Room reservations in Wright Library are available to current Princeton Seminary students.

- Scanners – Scanners are available on all floors of the building, with multiple convenient options for sending or saving scans.

- Self-Service in Summon – Self-service features in Summon include renewing and recalling books and saving searches.

- Special Collections Services – Explore primary sources and other rare materials in Special Collections and Archives at Wright Library.

- Study Spaces – Many spaces in Wright Library are open on a first-come, first-served basis.

- Wireless Access – Princeton Theological Seminary provides wireless Internet access in most public parts of the library building. Library users with their own laptops or tablets may use them to access a wide array of online library resources.