Sarum College Library
A leading academic theological library
Librarian Jennifer Monds Blib MCLIP
Assistant Librarian Jayne Downey MA DipLib
The library was founded in 1860 by the then Bishop of Salisbury, Walter Kerr Hamilton. Over the years it has developed into an outstanding academic theological collection of over 35,000 books.
The library offers reading rights, borrowing rights and an enquiry service to students and external members throughout this country and abroad. Books can be supplied by post for those who live too far away to visit in person.
The stock covers all denominations, and is particularly strong in the areas of Christian spirituality, ethics, the Bible and liturgy. About 1,000 volumes are added each year as a result of the purchase of new books, and of donations.
Library users enjoy study space, internet access, via PC or Wifi, and word processing facilities. Residential scholars are welcome. Day visitors may book in for lunch (before 10am) and use the college Common Room and drinks machine.
Short term residential visitors may use the library during their stay for a small charge.
We welcome enquiries in person, by post, by phone or by email.
Opening hours: 9 - 5 Monday to Friday. 9 - 6.30 some Tuesdays and Fridays in term time.
Subscription : £30 per annum for reading rights; £40 for reading and borrowing rights.
Sarum College Library
19 The Close
Salisbury
SP1 2EE
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ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION
In 2010 Sarum College celebrates 150 years of continuous theological education and training with 15 years of independent ecumenical theological research and training. To mark this anniversary, we put together an exhibition from the College archives and Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre which was displayed during June. Several former staff and students visited the exhibition during the College Open Day and also during the Anniversary Celebrations and enjoyed seeing documents and photographs from the early days of the College.
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