Library and Writing Resources
Resources at the Biola Library
- Biola Library Homepage
- Biola Library for Online Learners
- Research Guides
- Ask a Biola Librarian
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Lynda.com (free access to amazing professional development resources)
Help with Writing
- Biola Writing Center
- Turabian Style Guide Links to an external site.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab - APA format
Links to an external site.
Resources at Other Libraries
Current Biola graduate students may access resources and check out books from other colleges, universities, and seminaries that participate in reciprocal borrowing programs (RBP) through the Association of Christian Librarians Links to an external site. (ACL) and the American Theological Library Association Links to an external site. (ATLA). Privileges and loan periods are determined by the lending library.
Find a participating library near you with these maps:
Use the following process to access resources and borrow books from ATLA libraries:
- Before visiting a participating ATLA library, request an ATLA RBP authorization form by calling the Biola Library reference desk (562-903-4838) or e-mailing Julie Ellis (julie.ellis@biola.edu)
- Allow 1-3 business days for processing
- Biola Library staff will verify that (1) you are a current graduate student and (2) you have a library account in good standing
- Then a librarian will e-mail an ATLA RBP authorization form to the online student or participating ATLA library
- The form expires at the end of the current Biola semester
- Allow 1-3 business days for processing
- Take the signed authorization form along with a photo ID to the participating library
ACL libraries have a similar process for obtaining library privileges. Visit the ACL website to see their policies and procedures. Links to an external site.