Library Use Guidelines
Holy Wisdom Monastery Library Use
Holy Wisdom Monastery library exists for the use of the monastic community. Guests and co-workers are invited to use the monastic library under the conditions given below:
1. Guests of the monastery may use library materials in the library or adjoining patio. They may also check out books to their rooms at any time during their retreat using the library card system. Books are not to leave Holy Wisdom Monastery grounds.
2. Members of the monastic community and co-workers may check out books using the library card system and borrow for up to four weeks.
3. Any special requests may be referred to the collections manager, Nancy at (608) 836-1631 x105.
4. Reference materials and periodicals are not to be removed from the library except for photocopying purposes using the monastery copy machine (10 cents/page).
5. Use of the library outside office hours (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) by guests not on a personal retreat or scheduled program at the monastery may be arranged through the collections manager Nancy at (608) 836-1631 x105.
