Library

 Winter/Spring Library Hours

Monday – Wednesday: 8:30 am – 8:00 p.m.

Thursday-Friday: 8:30-4:00 p.m.

Saturday: 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Books may be returned using the book drop in the reception area of our building’s first floor or the book drop by the main entrance of the Library.

Appointments are recommended if you’d like to meet with a librarian for research help or to use the archives.

The library will be open until noon on December 23 and then will be closed from December 24, 2024 to January 1, 2025 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. We will reopen on January 2, 2025 with normal hours. 

Request a Library Book for Take Out

The Library staff can retrieve and check out books for you to pick up from the table outside the Library. You can make the request from within the PrimoVE catalog following the directions for Requesting Books from the CTU Library (please allow 48 hours for processing your request).

I-Share books and Interlibrary Loan materials are also available. I-Share books can be requested directly through the Library’s online catalog and Interlibrary Loan requests can be placed here.

Using Library resources from off campus? The IT Departments manages sign-in credentials for current students, faculty, and staff. Contact support@ctu.edu if you have questions about setting up your user name and password. Once registered, here are some tips on Signing In to Library Resources .

Reference help is available (in person and via phone, email, and video call) from library staff members. Please use the appointment form or reach out by e-mail first (ctulibrary@ctu.edu) so we can determine the best time and method to use to assist you).

If you are a graduate of CTU there are three databases you may access: Atlas PLUS for Alums, JSTOR, and Project Muse (Religion Books). Contact alumni@ctu.edu to receive username and password information for these databases.