Extended Hours for Fall 2023

Natalya Pashkova

The library will be open extended hours for Finals:

Week 10

Friday, December 1, 2023: 9 AM – 7 PM
Saturday, December 2, 2023:  1 PM – 5 PM.

Week 11

Monday, December 4, 2023 – Friday, December 8, 2023: 9 AM – 7 PM.

Need some assistance with your research? Ask us questions at lib-reference@fuller.edu.
Book an online meeting or in-person consultation at the Pasadena campus library.

We look forward to supporting you! 

Extended Catalyst (Kreyssler Building) Hours 

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM 
Friday: 8:00 AM-10:00 PM Friday (The building will be locked at 5:00 PM. Please call Fuller Campus Safety if you would like to have access to the building at 626-584-5444).

Saturday and Sunday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM (For study space only, with occasional exceptions).

Reserve a study room at the Catalyst.

Fall 2023 training sessions

Natalya Pashkova

Citation tools.  Register

Wednesday, October 11, 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM (PDT). Online. 

Learn about quick and easy ways of saving citations!

Join us for an overview of citation applications,  and you will know how to automatically generate citations from a library catalog and databases. 

Need to step up to the next level with saving, organizing and citing sources for your papers and projects? There is another free citation tool called Zotero, and this training session will introduce it briefly. 

Preparation: none.  Duration: 30 minutes. The session will be recorded. 

Questions? Contact us at lib-reference@fuller.edu. 

Zotero: the first steps.  Register

Wednesday, October 18, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PDT). Online.

Want to add a powerful citation tool to your research tool set? 

Learn about Zotero, a free citation generator, save and manage references and documents for research and writing. 

You’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Tune up Zotero preferences including a citation style (Chicago, Turabian, APA or other). 
  • Understand how Zotero works.
  • Organize your Zotero library. 
  • Save a single and multiple citations using a browser connector. 
  • Edit a citation. 
  • Write and cite: add citations into the text of a Word document or Google docs.  

Preparation: Download a Zotero application and its browser connector on your computer at zotero.org. Then, complete a Zotero account registration on zotero.org.  Instructions are provided in the registration form. Estimated time: 10 minutes.

Duration: 60 minutes. The session will be recorded. 

Expand your knowledge of Zotero.  Register

Tuesday, October 24, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PDT). Online. 

Learn how to improve the organization of your Zotero library and manage it. Fill up your library with documents and notes. 

You’ll learn how to do the following:

  • Add a subfolder, move items and delete duplicates. 
  • Add items by identifier and manually. 
  • Add a PDF to Zotero. 
  • Add notes into Zotero. 
  • Use a Zotero PDF viewer to highlight and annotate the text. 
  • Create a bibliography.

Preparation: To get ready for a workshop: Check for Zotero and browser updates and install them. 

Duration: 60 minutes. The session will be recorded. 

Research with the ATLA Religion database.  Register

Wednesday, November 1, 3:00 PM – 4:00PM (PDT). Online.

Join the library and your peers and learn about search tools and shortcuts that the American Theological Library Association database search engine offers. 

Who should attend?
Anyone who’s interested in learning about finding sources in Biblical Studies, theology, world religions and religious studies, church history, missions and ecumenism, pastoral ministry, theology, philosophy, archaeology and antiquities; human culture and society and ethics.

Preparation: None.  Duration: 60 minutes. The session will be recorded. 

Training for users of the APA databases

Natalya Pashkova

Don’t miss the opportunity to refresh your research skills and learn how to navigate American Psychological Association (APA) databases more efficiently. Register for free online sessions:

Fall 2023 APA PsycInfo: Beginner Search (EBSCOhost)

These sessions are for anyone who is new to searching behavioral science literature and will demonstrate how to identify the best search terms, apply filters to narrow the range of results, and pinpoint empirical studies. 

Wednesday, September 20, 11:00 a.m. (PDT)

Thursday, October 26, 11:00 p.m. (PDT)

Fall 2023 APA PsycInfo: Advanced Search (EBSCOhost)

These sessions highlight some of APA PsycInfo’s advanced functionality, designed to increase your efficiency by retrieving better search results faster.

Wednesday, September 27, 11:00 a.m. (PDT)

Thursday, November 2, 11:00 a.m. (PDT)

All session are hosted by American Psychological Association trainers. 

Can’t attend a scheduled session?

 

Fall 2023 Welcome Week

Natalya Pashkova

We look forward to meeting our new and returning patrons and wish you all a happy new academic year! 

Join us for Fall 2023 Welcome Week events and stop by the library table during the Resource Fair on September 20th.  

Fall 2023 Welcome Week schedule (Monday, September 18 – Friday, September 22, 2023).

Introduction to D. A. Hubbard library (a 6 min. Welcome Week recording). 

Wednesday, Sep. 20: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (PDT) Services and Resources Live Q. & A. (Zoom). 

Wednesday, Sep. 20: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PDT) at Resource Fair at the Pasadena Campus, Arol Burns Mall. 

New students can obtain their student ID/library cards at the Pasadena campus, at the Welcome Center located on the first floor of the library at 135 N. Oakland Ave. Pasadena, CA 91101. Online and regional campus students can request an ID by sending the following information to welcomecenter@fuller.edu.

Q. and A. about access to your library account and online library.

If you’d like to get in touch with us or have questions, email us at lib-reference@fuller.edu. 

 

Library Services for Alumni

Natalya Pashkova

Our warmest congratulations to all our graduates!

We are proud of your achievements and happy to cheer you on. Keep growing, never stop learning and stay connected with your library! 

D. A. Hubbard Library Services for Degreed Alumni

Alumni ID Cards

Alumni can get a free Fuller alumni photo ID card at the Welcome Center located on the first floor of the library.

The alumni ID is used to enter the library and check out books. Please bring a government issued photo ID to help us expedite your Fuller account verification. 

Library Use and Book Checkout Privileges

Alumni can visit the library and use its collections during normal operating hours. They can check out 5 books from the library at a time for 3 weeks (21 days) with no renewals. 

Alumni visiting the library can use Internet access and obtain a Wi-Fi code at the front desk of the library.

Alumni do not have direct access to their online library accounts and can email lib-info@fuller.edu or call the library at 626-584-5618 with any questions regarding their accounts and the library.

Access to Electronic Resources/Library Databases

How do I get an online Fuller ID?

In order to manage your Fuller ID (username and password), you will need to know your G number. If you do not know your G number, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 626.792.3232 Ext. 2 or e-mail alumni@thefullerfoundation.org. 

With your G number, you will be able to claim your account on this page: https://login.fuller.edu/fullerid/claim_account

After that, you will be able to access the selected alumni databases using your Fuller ID.

Electronic Resources 

Alumni have access to selected electronic resources, including major collections, such as ATLA Religion, EBSCO and ProQuest ebooks and Sage Journals. For more information on electronic resources for alumni and remote access, please visit the Services for Alumni LibGuide (To access this guide, sign in with your username and password).

For assistance with research, contact Reference Librarians at lib-reference@fuller.edu.

Congratulations Graduates Fuller Seminary 2023

Spring 2023 Finals and Extended Library Hours

Natalya Pashkova

Are you getting ready for Spring 2023 Finals? Visit your library online or in person. Ask us for assistance!

lib-reference@fuller.edu

The Pasadena campus library will be open during the extended hours:

June 1 – June 2 (Thursday-Friday): 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

June 3 (Saturday) 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

June 5 – 9 (Monday-Friday): 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM