About the Library

Jenks at a Glance

• 190,000 items, including books, journals, DVDs, music scores, rare books, and more.
• The Library is open over 100+ hours a week.
• 103,000 print and online journals.
• 212,000 eBooks.
• Member of 2 library systems: NOBLE (North of Boston Library Exchange) and MLS (Massachusetts Library System)
• 90 online library databases and journal collections.

Named for James and Evelyn Jenks, generous supporters of Gordon College, Jenks Library is the campus gateway to information resources and services. The library's website is the starting point for library research at Gordon. The NOBLE catalog, electronic resources, course reserves and interlibrary loan services are all available on the library's website.

These resources and services, combined with a strong service program, make Jenks Library an essential part of teaching and learning at Gordon College. In addition to resources, librarians are also available six days a week to assist students in the use of library resources and in the development of strong analytical and information-seeking skills. Jenks's mission, to support the mission and curriculum of Gordon College, is achieved in part by the purchasing of new materials that support the curriculum. Jenks also seeks to provide a welcoming environment to all by providing study space of all kinds, quiet study as well as group collaborative learning.

Access Library Databases Off-Campus

You can access library databases, journals, and most e-books by logging in with your Gordon email and password. Have questions about your password? Go to https://www.gordon.edu/password.

Circulation Policies

Loan Periods & Fines

Other Fines

Books borrowed from other libraries through NOBLE or ILL may still accrue fines.

Replacement Costs

Materials that aren’t returned for 42 days (6 weeks) past the due date will incur a replacement cost, which is the cost of the item + a $15 processing fee. These items will automatically be changed to “long overdue” at 42 days. Students, staff, faculty, and public patrons who have lost items must pay the replacement cost + a $15 processing fee.

General Policies

• Students, faculty, and staff may post advertisements on the 3rd floor bulletin board (near CTS). This is the only approved advertising location for outside departments within Jenks Library; posters will be removed if found elsewhere.
• Please contact library@gordon.edu before placing table tents, flyers, and cards for prior approval. 
• You may also post advertisements in the front entrance of the building by the 2nd floor stairwell, and down the stairs between the 2nd and 1st floor.
• If you have questions, please ask at the Circulation Desk or email library@gordon.edu.
• All signs, flyers, and table tents must be approved by Student Life.

For more information on events and advertising at Gordon College, review this information from Student Life.

In the event that the college closes due to inclement weather, Jenks Library will be open 10:00am to 9:00pm. If the building is experiencing a power outage, a decision to remain open will be made on that day. 

Thank you for thinking of Jenks Library! Fill out this form to schedule a donation appointment! We cannot accept donations without an appointment.

We do accept:

• Donations of all types of books that align with our collection and mission.

We cannot accept:

• CDs, VHS tapes, cassette tapes, computer software, textbooks more than 10 years old, magazines, encyclopedias, or outdated reference materials.
• Books with mold, mildew, excessive dust or dirt, water damage, excessive marks or highlights, or missing pages.

 

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