If you graduated from a degree program at Columbia Theological Seminary, you are automatically eligible for library privileges! In fact, graduates’ library accounts are now automatically switched to the alumni patron category after commencement.
What does that mean for you?
Alumni digital library privileges have changed!
We regret to share that off-site access to digital resources is no longer available to alumni as of May 28, 2026. On-site access to digital resources for alumni still remains available. If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Julie H. Bailey, Senior Director of Alumni and Church Relations (404-687-4593; baileyj@ctsnet.edu).
Access and use the physical collection!
The library offers lifetime checkout privileges to alumni for the main library collections. Alumni can check out up to 6 items for 28 days, with the option to renew up to 3 times.
For alumni outside Greater Atlanta (defined as the 10 counties in the Atlanta Regional Commission: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, and Rockdale), the library will mail physical resources for free! Alumni are expected to mail the items back on or before the due date.
Come visit us on-site!
Your library account offers access to the building to use the collection and the space during open hours. Click here to see a full calendar of library hours. We ask that all patrons, including alumni, be responsible stewards of the space by following posted rules and protocols. If you do not already have a building access card, email ctslibrary@ctsnet.edu or call 404-687-4610 to set up a time to stop by and create one.
Find a photo of a CTS graduate!
Class composite photos are available online through the C. Benton Kline, Jr. Special Collections and Archives. To see the collection, visit the archives’ Digital Collections.
