Mission Statement
The mission of the SOFBI Library is to support the general mission of SOFBI.  The Library will assist individuals in their quest for perfection by providing information, resources and services that support education, encourage learning, and promote spiritual and intellectual growth. The Library will accomplish this by:

• Selecting, acquiring, organizing, preserving and providing access to scholarly information related to the SOFBI curriculum and the research needs of students and faculty

• Serving as a center for learning by providing a place for students and faculty to actively engage in study and research

• Assisting and instructing students and faculty in finding and using scholarly information

• Using technology to extend access to library resources and services

• Supporting life-long learning

Vision Statement
The SOFBI Library will actively participate in teaching, learning, and research by identifying and responding effectively to the information needs of SOFBI students and faculty.

Distance Learning Students (DLS)
All D.L. students are required to have books prior to class. Books can be purchased from any bookstore.

Student Computer
There is one student computer in the library.  Students can use it to connect to the Internet and do research.  There is no service at this time for student printing.  Please bring your flash drive to save your materials. 
Students may also use the computers in the Computer Lab.  Please check with the lab for hours of operation.

Library Resources and Online NBC Resources:
All materials in the SOFBI Library are reference and cannot be checked out at this time. 
SOFBI has partnered with The Nazarene Bible College (NBC).  The introduction of online training to SOFBI brings the opportunity for access to Nazarene’s online library resources for residential students.  As part of the Nazarene library, SOFBI students will have access to full-text online journal databases, and other library resources.
 
Library Orientation and Training:
The Librarian will train students and faculty on using the resources. We will use the Computer Lab for most training.  Faculty can make an appointment to have their students trained on:

• Library Orientation

• APA Study Manual

• Online Databases

Please let the Librarian know if there are other training needs.

Library Conduct:
Students are expected to observe library rules and regulations.  There will be no food or drink (except water) in the library. Children cannot be left in the library while a student attends class.
Please be respectful of other researchers and keep noise to a minimum.

Hours of Operation           
Tuesday – 5:00pm to 6:45pm
Wednesday – 5:00pm to 6:30pm

For an appointment email the Librarian at:  simswoodj@yahoo.com

Other Local Libraries:
SOFBI students can use other libraries.  Several schools in the area offer a wide selection of Christian and Theological reference materials and provide public access. Please check with each library directly for information about specific services and hours of operation.

Book Donations:
The Library is accepting books which support the curriculum offered by SOFBI.   SOFBI is an Affiliate Member of the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) and follows the guidelines for ABHE institutions.