Doris & Harry Vise University Library

Vise Library is here to help as Cumberland University moves online. We are open but operating on limited hours. Please visit our Online Resources page for a list of library resources available electronically.

The mission of Vise Library is to provide a welcoming environment in which Cumberland University students, faculty, and staff are assured they can obtain the information resources and services they need for educational, career, and personal growth.

Hours

Important Links

Policies

Hours

Library Hours

The Vise Library is open during the following hours:

Monday - Wednesday: 7:30 am - 8:00pm

Thursday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Friday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Contact Us

For renewals or general questions:

E-mail: library@cumberland.edu

Phone: 615-547-1299

Renew online - Click "My Account" and enter your username and password (use the same login information that you use to access Canvas, email, etc.)

Renew in person - Visit during library hours.

Please note, if an item is on hold for another person, you will not be able to renew it. Also, overdue items cannot be renewed online.

For archival inquiries:

E-mail: archives@cumberland.edu

Important Links

Policies

Usage Policy and Group Visits

Only currently enrolled Cumberland University students and Cumberland faculty and staff may check material out of the library. Students, faculty, and staff may borrow books for three weeks and DVDs for one week. The following materials are for library use only: Periodicals (magazines, journals and newspapers), Reference books, Reserve items, and Microfilm. Please note that users assume full responsibility for all borrowed items. Community members and other visitors do not have check-out privileges but may use the library's collection in-house during regular hours. Students and faculty are expected to have a Cumberland University ID which will serve as the library card for the user.

Community groups, including school classes, are welcome to visit the Library but should contact the library staff at least one week in advance to schedule the visit. Group visits are not allowed during final exams. Visitors are expected to respect the rules of the Library and to maintain a quiet atmosphere conducive to study and research.

Photocopying & Printing

There are two photocopiers/printers in the library copier room. Students are given $50 per semester, as part of their student fees. Black and white copies deduct $.05 per page from their balance, while color copies deduct $.25 per page. If you need to add additional funds to your account during the semester, this can be done by going to the Business Office. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask at the front desk, or reach out to the Office of Information Technology via e-mail at support@cumberland.edu.

Late Fees & Lost Books

As of Spring 2019, we are happy to announce that Vise Library is fine free!! While users are not charged for returning overdue items, if an item is never returned we will charge a replacement fee and hold grades at the end of the semester.