Library Check Out Process
Check out a Book at one of the Libraries!
Library Rules
1. Materials may be circulated for period of one month, with the option of renewal.
2. Reference books are located in the reference room of the library. These materials may not be removed from the library. Circulated materials may be put on reserve for limited periods by teachers or staff.
3. Library volunteers are available to assist patrons in the use of the library. Library hours are set by the Library Committee.
4. Instructions for use of the library will be displayed prominently in the library to assist patrons at times when no one is on duty.
Library Catalog
Our library catalog is available online to help you quickly and efficiently find what you need. To search or browse the library collection, please click on the following link.
To Check out a Book from the Library Catalog
How to Use the Church Library Catalog and Check Out Books from Home:
• In your browser's address box type www.fpcknox.org/library vary; or click on LIBRARY in the QUICK LINKS dropbox at the top of First Presbyterian’s home page, www.fpcknox.org
• Click in the box FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LIBRARY CATALOG
• Type in a keyword or name of an author or the title of a book in the Find box
• Select Keyword or Title or Author
• Click for result
• To begin a new search click Catalog in the upper left corner.
After you have identified your selections in the catalog, you may request library items through the church library's email: library@fpcknox.org. Just note the title and author in your email message. IMPORTANT: please include your FULL NAME when making a request! You will be notified when your book is ready for pickup. You may also request books on a specific topic for a librarian to make selections for you.
Your selections will be checked out and held for you to pick up inside the cabinet immediately to the left of the elevator outside the church office door. You should return the items you have checked out inside the same cabinet or on the table to the left of the door to the library.
There is no specific limit on the number of books you may check out at any one time. Items are ordinarily checked out for one month with the option for renewal. Reference books are not available for checkout.
For questions about use of the First Presbyterian Library, please contact library@fpcknox.org or call the church office at (865) 546-2531.