Library

The Dharma Center Library collection focuses on all aspects of Buddhism and the various Buddhist traditions.  It contains books, periodicals, audio and video media, reference books and a small selection of children’s books. One shelf holds the books on the Center’s recommended reading list. You can visit the library in person at the Center or online at http://www.librarything.com/catalog/ys_dharma (http://www NULL.librarything NULL.com/catalog/ys_dharma) 

The online catalog, DharmaCat, is a work in progress, so if you don’t find it in the online catalog, it doesn’t mean we don’t have it.  The complete collection can be found in this PDF document (http://ysdharma NULL.org/wp-content/downloads/YSDC-library-04_21_11 NULL.pdf).

Note the “Tags” field in the online catalog. Subject headings or “tags” have been developed that reflect our local interests and you can search by any of those.  Also note that the Tags field will indicate whether or not the item is checked out.

Check-out rules and procedures:

            Standard check-out period: 2 months
            Short-term check-out period: 2 weeks

            Please check out no more than two items at a time

            Check out procedures:

                        1. Complete the card in the back pocket

                        2. Include your name, e-mail and/or phone, and date checked out

                        3. Place completed card in the box behind the month of check-out

                        4. Returned items may be placed in the large box marked “Library Return Box”  in the foyer. 

            Please return items within the appropriate time period so that we do not have to contact you.

            We may ask you to replace lost items.