College of Biblical Studies Libraries

Miller Library

CBS provides 24/7 on- and off-campus access to databases with thousands of full-text journals, magazines, and e-books. The library features a computer lab with Microsoft Office, four A/V-equipped study rooms (6–10 people each), and Wi-Fi throughout the library and main building. Access is limited to CBS or DTS students, faculty, and staff.

Library in Indianapolis

CBS Indianapolis has extensive access to many databases with thousands of full text journals, magazines, and downloadable e-books. These databases are accessible on or off campus 24/7. The Indianapolis library has over 12 computer terminals outfitted with Microsoft Office. In addition, the library has Wi-Fi connectivity available to students and copier/printer.

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CBS Library database

If you are on the CBS campus using the College’s WiFi connections or CBS LAN Cable connections, links to the databases will login automatically. If you are off the CBS campus, once you login to Blackboard, you will have access to the databases. These databases are only provided to CBS students, faculty and staff, Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) students, faculty and administration. For further information, come by or call the Library Circulation Desk at 832-252-4618.

Miller Library

There are more than 48,000 volumes and hundreds of electronic journals, periodicals, databases and newspapers available for use to support the academic programs of CBS, and meet its educational objectives, and aids in additional research. In addition, CBS has extensive access to many databases with thousands of full text journals, magazines, and downloadable e-books. These databases are accessible on or off campus 24/7. S The library has a computer lab outfitted with Microsoft Office and there are 4 study rooms with A/V equipment in each room (6-10 people capacity). In addition, the library and main building has Wi-Fi connectivity available to students. The library is for CBS or DTS students, faculty, and staff. Students should follow the instructions of the library staff and posted procedures for usage.

 
CBS Library Houston Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday, Saturday & Sunday – Closed
 
The CBS Houston Library is closed on Saturdays but:
 
– The official hours of the DTS library on Saturday are “8am – 5:30pm as long as a class is meeting on campus that Saturday.” On the rare Saturdays where classes are not meeting, the DTS Library is not open. Check with DTS directly for their closures during the semester.
 
Houston Library Phone: (832) 252-4618

Library in Indianapolis

There are more than 5,200 volumes in the Indianapolis library with hundreds of electronic journals, periodicals, databases and newspapers available for use to support the academic programs of CBS, and meets its educational objectives, and aids in additional research. In addition, CBS Indianapolis has extensive access to many databases with thousands of full text journals, magazines, and downloadable e-books. These databases are accessible on or off campus 24/7. Students on campus have automatic access by using the college’s student WiFi and clicking on the database on the library database page. Off campus access is done by using an established username and password established for each database. These database username and password sheets are available in the library or contact your librarian for one by email or phone. The Indianapolis library has over 12 computer terminals outfitted with Microsoft Office. In addition, the library has Wi-Fi connectivity available to students and copier/printer machine. The library is for CBS students, faculty, and staff. Students should follow the instructions of the library staff and posted procedures for usage.   

 
CBS Library Indianapolis Hours:
The on-campus library can be accessed by appointment only. Please call beforehand to set up an appointment.
 
Indianapolis Library Phone: (317) 789-8255
Email: library@cbshouston.edu   

Policies

Semester Break Check-out Policies
All materials checked out are due at the end of each semester. Items not returned at the end of each semester will be charged replacement cost and processing fee. No items will be checked out in-between semesters without prior approval. 

Renew Library Book
Items can be renewed in person, by phone, or by email (email renewal is available only if the library patron account was set up with username and password at the time of patron enrollment in the library database).