St John’s Library
External Library Members
The library at St John’s holds a wide-ranging
collection of books and other materials for
theological studies. It has been described
as “an outstanding feature and asset of
the College” (Canon Professor Anthony C
Thiselton, former Head of the Department of
Theology, University of Nottingham)
Information for external members
In the 2012 Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
Review of Educational Oversight of the St
John’s the library was singled out as an
example of good practice. It was especially
commended for its electronic resources and
for the support given to students by library
staff.
We aim to offer a service not just to current
students and staff but also to interested
readers from the East Midlands and beyond.
Library resources include
• over 50,000 books
• over 80 current journals
• biblical studies software
• a comprehensive collection of
reference materials
• a separate collection of resources for
the study of Youth and Children &
Families Ministry
• a reading room for quiet study, with a
number of PCs for student use and free
WiFi
St John’s welcomes applications for external
membership from students of theology, local
clergy and others interested in making use of
our resources.
The membership charge is £50 per academic
year, renewable annually on 30 September.
If preferred, applicants may apply for external
reader status at £25 for the year. External
readers may use books in the library only but
places in the Reading Room are very limited
and we cannot guarantee that there will be
space available.
How to apply
If you would like to join please contact library
staff for an application form. Applicants for
membership should visit the library with some
proof of address.
Members are asked to note the following
• external borrowers may borrow up to 6
standard loan items for 4 weeks.
• renewals may be made by e-mail
[email protected], via the
Online Catalogue at http://library.
stjohns-nottm.ac.uk/Heritage/ or by
telephone using the library direct line
0115 968 3200.
• books must be returned to the library
after three such renewals.
• fines for overdue books are £1.00 per
item overdue per week/part week.
• books may be recalled before the due
date if required by another reader. All
loans are subject to recall after one
week. Recall notices are normally sent
by email.
• external members may reserve books
that are out on loan to another reader,
but we do not recall books for external
members.
• for security reasons, external members
may gain access to the library only
when the library is staffed.
• please use the visitors’ signing in book
at the main Reception on arrival and
departure.
• borrower cards are not transferable.
A charge of £1.00 is made for a
replacement card.
Library Staff
Library Opening Hours
Term Time: Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm and
2pm-5pm. Hours in vacations may vary.
Dr Amanda Hodgson
Ruth Clarke
Contact Us
http://stjohns-nottm.ac.uk/
resources/about-the-library/
online catalogue: http://library.
stjohns-nottm.ac.uk/Heritage/
http://twitter.com/stjohnslib
It is advisable to check that the library is open
before you visit, as we cannot guarantee that
staff will always be available at the advertised
times. If there is no reply from our direct line,
the Reception phone number is 0115 925
1114.
Welcome
We are very proud of our library and
the resources it offers to our local
community and beyond. We’d be
delighted to welcome you as a member.
[email protected]
direct line: 0115 968 3200
College switchboard: 0115 925 1114
Dr Amanda Hodgson, Librarian
St John’s School of Mission, Chilwell Lane,
Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3DS
0115 925 1114
www.stjohns-nottm.ac.uk
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