The Reformed University has a physical library containing thousands of resource materials for student use. Textbooks, periodicals, news, commentaries, encyclopedias, and dictionaries are available. Library hours are available during the week in between class schedules as follow:

Library Hours

Monday ~ Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

 

Lending Policies

  • All borrowers are required to fill out a library user application form.
  • All borrowers must show a library card or student ID (for students) to check out books.
  • Books are loaned for a three weeks (church member) or six week (students) period.
  • Patrons are limited to having four books checked-out (six books for students) at one time.
  • The overdue fine for circulating books is 10 cents a day.
  • Renewals can be made twice unless another patron/student requests them.
  • Reference books and periodicals cannot be checked out.
  • The reserve shelf is located behind the circulation desk. Reserve materials are loaned for a two hour period and must be used in the library. Reserve items may be checked-out overnight, but they cannot leave the library until a half-hour before closing and must be returned within a half hour after the library opens the following day.
  • Those borrowers who lose or severely damage a library book will be charged the full replacement value ($15.00 minimum).

 

12 PUBLIC LIBRARIES CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR

THE REFORMED UNIVERSITY of  USA

 

Cahuenga Branch Library

4591 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90029     T: (323) 664-6418

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

Will & Ariel Durant Branch Library

7140 W. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046     T: (323) 876-2741

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

Fairfax Branch Library

161 S. Gardner Street, Los Angeles, CA 90036     T: (323) 936-6191

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

Felipe de Neve Branch Library

2820 W. 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057     T: (213) 384-7676

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

Frances Howard Goldwyn – Hollywood Regional Library

1623 N. Ivar Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028     T: (323) 856-8260

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 10-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 10-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: 1-5

Jefferson – Vassie D. Wright Memorial Branch Library

2211 W. Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018     T: (323) 734-8573

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

John C. Fremont Branch Library

6121 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90038     T: (323) 962-3521

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

Memorial Branch Library

4625 W. Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019     T:(323) 938-2732

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

Pico Union Branch Library

1030 S. Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA 90006     T: (213) 368-7545

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

Pio Pico – Koreatown Branch Library                                                      

694 S. Oxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90005     T: (213) 368-7647
Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

Washington Irving Branch Library

4117 W. Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90018     T: (323) 734-6303

Mon: 10-8, Tue: 12-8, Wed: 10-8, Thu: 12-8, Fri: 9:30-5:30, Sat: 9:30-5:30, Sun: Closed

 

Library Resources

For the students in the correspondence program, the university sends to students required reading materials and books prior to the beginning of each semester. The university also finds and sends books or articles to students when they request extra study resources.

The university offers 3 online library systems which are appropriate and sufficient for the educational programs:

 

  • The National Library of Korea ( http://www.nl.go.kr/nl/index.jsp): This is a Korean national library system that provides free services for its members. The digital section of the library system provides millions of books, journals, magazines in every area of discipline. Students can retrieve and download necessary information to their computer and smart-phones via the internet by using the Reformed University’s login information (ID: RU4009; Password: reformed1)
  • National Assembly Library (http://www.nanet.go.kr/main.jsp): This is a Korean Congress library that provides free services for its members. The digital section of this library provides academic writing copies such as master’s theses and doctoral dissertations. Students are able to view and subscribe such services by using the Reformed University’s login information (ID: RU4009; Password: reformed1)
  • EBSCO HOST (http://www.ebscohost.com): The Reformed University faculty members have access to this online database system and help students to find necessary information.