Collections at the Northern California Campus
Media Collection
The Northern California Campus media collection consists of DVD's, CD's, video cassettes, and audio cassettes. All media is located on the main floor and can be searched through the
Library Catalog. Media items may be viewed in the library or checked out. Headphones are available for checkout at circulation. Please see the library staff with any questions.
Newspapers
The library newspaper collection consists of state Baptist papers, local and national daily papers, Korean and Chinese language papers, and several other types. They may not be checked out but articles may be photocopied. Current papers are located at the back of the main floor near the windows. One weeks' worth of popular newspapers are kept underneath the current issues at the circulation desk.
Periodicals
The Northern California Campus Library currently houses 20,000 bound periodicals. Periodicals are available for use in the library building only. Current issues are kept in the periodical shelving by the north corner rear windows on the main floor. Back issues are stored in the movable shelving downstairs. Periodical articles may be photocopied. To locate a journal article, use the various paid databases available on the
E-Resources page. Reference help and passwords are available at circulation.
Print Music Collection
Instrumental scores, vocal scores, multiple copies of anthems and choral collections are shelved on the ground floor. All printed music is available for checkout.
Rare & Archival Materials
GGBTS institutional archives are housed within the library. The primary focus is on GGBTS history, which includes a small collection on Southern Baptists in the West. Also, the library has more than 500 rare books and about 800 archival books. Rare and archival books are kept in locked cases or special rooms. They may be requested at circulation. Photocopying of rare and archival materials is by permission only.
Southern Baptist Curriculum Library (SBCL)
Located in the south corner near the elevator, the SBCL contains LifeWay, International Mission Board, North American Mission Board, and WAM curriculum materials. This collection is intended for browsing and cannot be checked out.
William O. Crews Leadership Collection
The William O. Crews Leadership Collection is located near the elevator. This collection honors William O. Crews, president of GGBTS for 20 years, and now President Emeritus. Currently, this collection houses 350 materials.