The objective of the Kellar Library is to assemble, organize, preserve, and make readily available significant books and other enriching materials in a variety of media.
These resources are intended to support the information and educational needs of BMA Seminary students, faculty, and the broader community.
Kellar Library will also cooperate with other libraries in the Southwest Area Theological Library Association in order to provide the widest range of access to resources, in addition to the local collection.
Kellar Library seeks to make information available in a wide variety of formats, including print and audiovisual materials. In addition, the library’s computer system provides access to information in different electronic formats, including CD-ROM and online.
Internet access enables the library to provide information to students, faculty, and the community beyond its walls. Information, ideas, and commentary can now be quickly accessed from around the world.
The Internet is an unregulated medium. While it offers access to a wealth of materials that are personally, professionally, and culturally enriching to people of all ages, it also enables access to some materials that may be disturbing, offensive, and/or illegal.
The purpose of making Internet access available in Kellar Library is to enhance the library’s current collection and to include access to resources that are physically unavailable from around the state, nation, and the world.
Kellar Library provides primary access to the Internet through web browsers, which also include Internet-searching capabilities. The library also provides email access to students and faculty members.
The library staff will identify specific starting points for information searches on the library’s homepage, which are appropriate to the objective and service roles of Kellar Library. It should be noted, however, that the library cannot monitor or control material accessed via links beyond those provided on our homepage; therefore, we cannot guarantee the appropriateness of any pages beyond our own.
While patrons are encouraged to use the Internet, the information they need may be more easily obtained through the library’s traditional resources. Library staff will assist users in locating these materials.
The library is not responsible for inadvertent exposure of minors or adults to potentially offensive material accessed via the Internet on library equipment. Because the library cannot fully control or monitor the large amount of material accessible on the Internet, it will be the responsibility of individual users to determine the suitability of the content and information they receive