The Library was formed from the previously separate Libraries of the Colleges that make up the Partnership for Theological Education.
The library underwent a major redevelopment and refurbishment in 2007. It is a modern resource centre containing around 30,000 books and almost 200 journal titles on all areas of Christianity, theology and religious studies, and other related subjects.
We offer:
· Ample study space
· Long opening hours
· Fully qualified and knowledgeable staff on hand to provide help and support
· Modern computing suite with free internet access and up-to-date software
· One-to-one and group computer training sessions for students of LKH
· Access to an online catalogue
· Access to online databases and electronic books to help with research and study
· Strong links with other theological libraries, as well as with the University libraries of Manchester, Chester and Liverpool Hope
· An inter library loan service
· A postal loan service for members who do not live close to the library
· Reasonable rates for external membership
· Access to Manchester University Library for students on the LKH study programme
· Study skills support, including one-to-one and group tutorials for students of LKH
· Guided reading programmes (by arrangement)
Areas of the Library that may be of special interest include:
· The Safe Store: containing older and more valuable material
· Community Studies Section: catering specifically for the needs of Church Related Community Workers
· Reserve Collection: containing reference copies of all key texts, thus ensuring that these resources are always available
· Unitarian Collection: containing useful resources on Unitarianism
· Video and DVD Collection: around 100 videos and DVDs, all of which are available for loan
· Books for sale: a selection of reasonably-priced second hand books for sale
Photocopying facilities are available in the Library (when staffed) and also at the main Reception. Copies are charged at 5p per sheet.
The library underwent a major redevelopment and refurbishment in 2007. It is a modern resource centre containing around 30,000 books and almost 200 journal titles on all areas of Christianity, theology and religious studies, and other related subjects.
We offer:
· Ample study space
· Long opening hours
· Fully qualified and knowledgeable staff on hand to provide help and support
· Modern computing suite with free internet access and up-to-date software
· One-to-one and group computer training sessions for students of LKH
· Access to an online catalogue
· Access to online databases and electronic books to help with research and study
· Strong links with other theological libraries, as well as with the University libraries of Manchester, Chester and Liverpool Hope
· An inter library loan service
· A postal loan service for members who do not live close to the library
· Reasonable rates for external membership
· Access to Manchester University Library for students on the LKH study programme
· Study skills support, including one-to-one and group tutorials for students of LKH
· Guided reading programmes (by arrangement)
Areas of the Library that may be of special interest include:
· The Safe Store: containing older and more valuable material
· Community Studies Section: catering specifically for the needs of Church Related Community Workers
· Reserve Collection: containing reference copies of all key texts, thus ensuring that these resources are always available
· Unitarian Collection: containing useful resources on Unitarianism
· Video and DVD Collection: around 100 videos and DVDs, all of which are available for loan
· Books for sale: a selection of reasonably-priced second hand books for sale
Photocopying facilities are available in the Library (when staffed) and also at the main Reception. Copies are charged at 5p per sheet.