How to Borrow Books by Mail
The Learning Commons offers mail delivery of library books to current CTS students and faculty. Books in the circulating collection, I-Share items, and Interlibrary Loans can be shipped to your home. The Lapp Learning Commons covers the cost of shipping library items to patrons, while patrons pay for return shipping. Library materials can be returned via USPS using the Media Mail rate.
How to Place a Mail Request
- Sign in to OneSearch
- Conduct your search.
- Find your item in OneSearch and click on view the details.
- Click the Request link.
- Select Mail by USPS from the Pickup Location drop-down menu
- Complete and submit the Request Form.
You will receive an automated email when the item has been checked in to the hold shelf.
When the item has been checked out to you, you will receive a second automated email confirming the item has been checked out to you and indicating the due date.
A third email will be sent by the Learning Commons fulfilling your request with a list of the items being shipped and a USPS tracking number for the package. The Learning Commons will use your current address in our system for shipping. If you would like your items sent elsewhere, either put a comment in your request from the catalog or email library@ctschicago.edu with that information.
Returning library items
Pack the item(s) in a padded envelope or secure box. You are responsible for replacement costs if items are returned in damaged condition.
Mail items to:
Lapp Learning Commons
Chicago Theological Seminary
1407 E. 60th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
Send an email to library@ctschicago.edu to inform the Learning Commons you have mailed the items, including the tracking number. The email and the tracking number will let us know when you returned the item and when we should expect delivery. Alternatively, you can return books in person that were originally borrowed via home delivery.
An automated email will be sent once your items have been successfully returned and checked-in.
If you have any questions about the library book home delivery service, contact library@ctschicago.edu.