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.