Ralph D. Winter Library
Ralph D. Winter library offers a wide range of collections from biblical studies to ministry disciplines. The library was named after renowned missiologist Dr. Ralph D. Winter in 2023. The library is dedicated to equip students with Biblical, theological, and other relevant knowledge for advancing the Great Commission of Jesus Christ. Students at Olivet have access to over 10,000 print books, e-books and journals through Digital Theological Library (DTL2) in various topics to enrich their academic and spiritual growth.
Internet access is available on computers equipped with wireless adapters through a secure wireless network.
Contact: Ms Kathy Tran
Email: ktran@olivetassembly.org.au
Phone: +61 (04) 9396 7721
Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 4:00pm
Click here to search the catalogue.
Anyone can search the catalogue without logging in, but registered users have additional features, such as viewing their account details and renewing items currently on loan. They can also access information about items they have on loan, items on hold, and new acquisitions in the library. All items available for loan can be found through the catalogue. If you need assistance with the catalogue, please ask the library staff for help.
Circulation Services
Books and Periodicals
Once a library patron selects desired materials, he or she proceeds to check out these selections by submitting the appropriate ID information at the circulation desk, which will allow the materials to be checked out for a three-week period. Library patrons may renew at the end of the three-week period twice for a total of six weeks.
Renewing Library Materials
In Person: At the Circulation/Check Out Desk.
Ralph D. Winter Library materials can be renewed if the borrower’s account is in good standing. Account problems that may prevent renewal include:
- Reaching the maximum number of renewals - twice
- Fines and other library charges
- Blocks initiated by the Office of Student Finance Admissions and Records because of an unpaid bill or other account problem
The following items CANNOT be renewed:
- Items that have been requested by another patron. These items should be returned immediately to the Library on their due date.
- Reserve items
- Overdue items
Returning Library Materials
Borrowers may return Ralph D. Winter Library materials to the Circulation Desk at the library.
Computers at the Library
There are computer stations in the Library for public use for patron research and individual stations for library staff. All currently registered Olivet students may use the computers. Computers may be used on a first-come-first-serve basis, though priority is given to reference activity. Students are encouraged to save their files to an external drive or use a cloud storage account; files saved on the computer hard drive are subject to deletion when the computers are shut down.
Study Area
The library has two large desks for self-study. Food and drinks are not allowed in the library. Conversations are permitted, as long as they are kept at a volume that doesn’t disturb others nearby.
