MBC Gail Horton Library
You have no shortage of books to enrich your education at Montana Bible College!
The MBC Gail Horton Library is the largest collection of theological printed work in the state of Montana,
and our library contains extensive resources for our student body, as well as resources available to the public.
Theological Databases
Your enrollment at MBC opens the door to an array of theological volumes in the following databases:
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Early English Books Online - EEBO (Nearly 150,000 full-text, searchable books from the 15th-18th centuries)
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EBSCO (Nearly 10,000 full-text ebooks related to religious studies)
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Galaxie Theological Journal Database (Full-text journal articles related to Theological & Biblical Studies)
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JSTOR (Full-text journal articles related to Religion & Theology)
Library Services
Library Director Kevin Smith has conducted, studied, and taught theological study and research. He can assist in locating the just-right resources for your assignments and personal enrichment.
Services and Assistance
Your Library Director provides reference and research assistance, helping you navigate what is available to you as a student. This assistance includes searching for project resources, basic instruction for citation formatting, and connecting with other libraries for materials if we do not own them. Assistance is available when the Librarian is present, but you can also schedule an appointment for help.
Hours
Students have Key Card access Monday - Saturday, 8:00AM - 10:00 PM.
Public Patrons are welcome! Please contact the Librarian (library@montanabiblecollege.edu) or (406.586.3585) to set a time to meet and get you connected to our system. With our Librarian's faculty and administrative responsibilities, it is generally best to schedule from 9:00AM - 4:00PM Tuesday - Thursday.
Study Space
The Gail Horton Library affords students access to the largest theological library collection in the state of Montana. To support a fruitful search while here in the library, there are several tables providing space for larger projects or group work. There are also several individual workspaces to promote focus on the task at hand. For larger projects, with the Director’s permission, there is a room for use which houses the archive collection and has a conference table and the abilities for conference calling.
Equipment
As students, you can use the printer (B&W and Color) via a USB connection for 10-cents per page.