2009-2010 Catalog

Mercer Facilities

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Welcome

Course Descriptions

• Program for Spiritual Formation
• Clergy Continuing Education
• Outreach Workshops
• Lay Ministries
• Safe Church Programs

Mercer Information

• Mercer Facilities
• Life at Mercer
• Knowledge Proficiency
• Instructor Biographies
• Mercer Calendar

Retreats

The facilities of the Mercer School of Theology are available to individual or multiple parishes for retreats of all natures – committee work, spiritual reflections, visioning and planning, etc. The retreats may be self-led or guided by one of the School’s professionals. Worship and meals/refreshments can be incorporated into the retreat day as well. Call the Mercer Office for details.

The Mercer Library

(516) 248-4800
night number: (516) 248-4801

The library houses a collection of 40,000 books and numerous periodicals in religion and related fields. It serves Mercer students and faculty, the clergy and laity of the Diocese, and others who have an interest in the library.

1. HOURS
   When school is in session, the library is open on Tuesdays and Thursday evenings and on Saturdays when classes are in session. Other library hours will be posted.

2. LIBRARY REGISTRATION
   Students are expected to register with the library at the beginning of the school year.

3. BORROWING PRIVILEGES
   Students must be registered before being allowed to take out books. Books in general circulation may be borrowed for three weeks. Books must be returned on time, but may be renewed if there is no other request. All books or materials borrowed from the library must be checked out with the library staff.

4. RESERVE BOOKS
   Books in special demand for courses are to be found on the reserve shelves under the name of the instructor. They may be borrowed for one week and are renewable if there is no other request.

5. REFERENCE
   The librarian is on hand to answer reference questions, to instruct in the use of the card catalog or special indexes, and to assist in finding materials. Reference books and periodical materials do not circulate.

6. AUDIOVISUAL MATERIALS
   The library maintains a collection of videocassettes, 16-mm films, slides, audiocassettes, and viewing and audio equipment.

7. AUTOMATION
   The Library computer offers users of the Library access to the Internet and provides word processing capabilities. Assistance in using the computer is available by inquiring at the charge desk.

8. PHOTOCOPIES
   A photocopier is available for the use of patrons.