Public Services - Using the Library

Students from partnering schools or colleges with a current library card can use the following Library services:

• Use of open study spaces and public wifi
• Use of open-access databases only
• Use of reservable group study rooms
• Check out of internal use only items, such as headphones and public access computers.
• Check out physical books and DVDs
• Check out non-book items, such as umbrellas, blankets, etc. 

Prior to registering, please ensure that the Local Christian College or Local Christian High School is a partnering institution with Regent University Library. 

Please see the following list of current partnering institutions:

Local Christian High Schools/Organizations

• Atlantic Speech and Debate
• Catholic High School

Local Christian Colleges:

• Providence Bible College and Theological Seminary
• Virginia Beach Theological Seminary
• Wave Leadership College
• Seapointe College 

For institutions not currently partnered with us, please have a school representative fill out the form below, and a supervisor will contact them with further steps. 

To register as a Local Christian High School student, please do the following:

1. All Christian High School students under 18 must be sponsored by a parent or guardian with an active library card on file with Regent University Library. If you are a parent or guardian registering for the first time and are not affiliated with Regent University, please visit the Visiting Student or Local Non-Student pages to register for a library card before registering your student. 
2. Fill out the Registration form below for each student wishing to register for a library card.
   1. Fill this form out with the student's name and information, ensuring that you include a unique email address, as this will be used for their username in our system. 
   2. Under "Partnering Institution," enter the name of the partnering Christian High School. 
   3. Under "Reciprocal Borrowing Group," enter "Local Christian High School."
3. Additionally, for each student, fill out a "Minor Verification Form," as seen below. This form verifies that any actions taken by the student's account will be insured by their sponsoring adult, such as lost or damaged materials.
   1. Under the Minor's Patron type, select "Consortium."
4. Once all forms are complete, please come to the Resource Desk to take a photo and show proof of identification. Proof of identity is required for any parent/guardian and is optional for the minor student. 
5. A library card will be issued, which must be brought and scanned each time they visit, both for checking out materials and checking in when entering the library. 

To register as a Local Christian College student, please do the following:

1. Fill out the Registration form below to register for a library card.
   1. Fill out the form below with your name and information, ensuring that you include a unique email address, as this will be used for your username in our system. 
   2. Under "Partnering Institution," enter the name of the partnering Christian College. 
   3. Under "Reciprocal Borrowing Group," enter "Local Christian College."
2. Once all forms are complete, please come to the Resource Desk to take a photo and show proof of identification. 
   1. To prove membership in your institution, please bring a current student ID or show proof of student status by proving enrollment via logging into the college website, Canvas, Blackboard, etc. 
3. A library card will be issued, which must be brought and scanned each time you visit, both for checking out materials and checking in when entering the library.