The Library houses a few very specialized collections that are non-circulating, meaning they cannot be checked out and therefore must be used within the Library or Special Collections & University Archives.
Circulating Collections
Circulating Collections are items in the Library that borrowers may take out of the Library.
These collections include:
Non-Circulating Collections
Non-Circulating Collections are items in the Library that borrowers may only use in the Library or in designated areas.
These collections include:
This collection preserves materials of special interest to the Taylor community and/or materials that are of extraordinary value.
Items in this collection must meet one or more of the following criteria:
The Ayres Collection is housed in the Special Collections & University Archives, located across from the Library's main entrance, and is a non-circulating collection.
Institutional Repository: Pillars
Pillars collects, preserves, and disseminates the intellectual and creative output of Taylor's students, faculty, and staff.
Pillars hosts many online collections and can be accessed from around the world. Additional information on use and submissions is available on its web site.
From time to time, professors put materials on Reserve in the Library in order to allow an entire class to view the same material.