Resources Available

The library of Elim Bible Institute, established in 1924, contains over 32,000 holdings and 181 journal titles. Small collections within the library contain videos, DVD’s, materials devoted to Pentecostalism, with a collection of the Higher Christian Life, a reprint of early Pentecostal literature. We have some rare early Pentecostal resources such as “Trust” (a magazine printed by the Rochester Bible Training School in the early 1900’s), “The Elim Pentecostal Heralds,” and “Latter Rain Evangel,” which are also available on CD. The library also has a collection available on CD of rare sermons by the founder as well as other early instructors of EBI, as well as books, memorabilia, and notes on the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary established on our campus in 1832 that ceased operation in the 1930’s. Collection strengths include Bible commentaries, theology, Holy Spirit, prayer, church history, discipleship, missions, pastoral theology, homiletics, Christian biography, medical missions and community health nursing.

Books In Circulation

Occasionally, there may be a restriction on the number of books checked out due to high demand.

Current Periodicals

EBI subscribes to a wide selection of periodicals. Back-dated issues are stored in the basement level of the library. EBSCO Host and Christianity Today are periodicals that are available for online use.

Internet

Access to the Internet is available on Library computers. The building also contains convenient wireless Internet access for those with laptop computers.

Photocopy Machine

A copy machine is located in the office area of the library. Copies are $.15 per page. See Librarians to make copies.

Visitors

Welcome! The Elim Library is available for all to do research, view archives, use the Reference room, check out books at the circulation desk, or relax and study in our quiet, comfortable environment.  The librarians are available for instruction in using the catalog program installed on the computers & helping with research materials.

Copyright Information

The Elim Bible Institute Library acknowledges and adheres to the copyright law of the United States and the fair use of copyrighted resources as mentioned in Section 107 of Title 17 of the United States Code. This law permits the reproduction of multiple copies for teaching, classroom and academic research use under certain circumstances. The students, staff and faculty are required to follow the law regarding copyright, and Elim Library provides assistance and guidance regarding the use of copyrighted resources.

Associations & Links

LITANY:  (Library Institutions Theological Association of New York)

An association of Libraries and librarians in upstate New York that is devoted to the promotion of theological librarianship and collaboration for the sake of enhancing the services and collections of its member libraries.

http://litany.sbu.edu/

EBSCO HOST

EBSCO is a worldwide leader in providing information access and management solutions through print and electronic journal subscription services, research database development and production, online access to more than 150 databases and thousands of e-journals, a full-featured OpenUrl link resolver, and e-commerce book procurement. EBSCO has been serving the library and business communities for more than 60 years.

ATLASerials™ Religion Collection offers links to the full text of over 153,700 electronic articles and book reviews, from more than seventy journals selected by leading religion scholars in the United States. This database is produced by the American Theological Library Association.

To access EBSCO, click here. (You must be on an EBI Campus internet connection for the link to work).

CHRISTIANITY TODAY

Access to magazines such as “Books and Culture”, “Christian History and Biography,” “Leadership,” and “Re:Generation,” and over 50 books on Leadership.

http://ctlibrary.com/publications.html