Trinity Library

Supporting students and ministry workers in their learning, teaching and research.

The Trinity Theological College Library’s mission is to support and equip people for effective Christian ministry in Western Australia and beyond. The library provides an excellent repository of Biblical, theological, and historical publications to aid the exposition and ministry of God’s Word in the wider Christian community. The library is also the ‘community centre’ of the College’s activities, where much learning, reflection, and contemplation takes place.

Membership

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Collection

Explore what the Trinity library has on offer

Services

What we can do for you

Catalogue

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Donations

Donate materials to the Trinity Library

TTC Study Toolkit

Research guides to help you study well

Inspired by Trinity at Night

“After experiencing the faithful proclamation of Christ in the teaching in the Trinity at Night courses and the guidance of mentors, I chose to study for my MDiv at Trinity. The teaching and guidance of the staff and lecturers has been extremely valuable and not only am I learning about Christ, but I am encouraged to grow and be built up in Christ Jesus in all areas of my life. At the completion of my studies, I would like to work in pastoral ministry.”

– Shawn Tan

MEMBERSHIP

The Trinity Library is open between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday. To borrow items from the library or to access online resources remotely you will need to apply for a Library Membership.

You can apply now for the Library Membership category relevant to you:

Trinity degree-level students (included with enrolment):  Free
Trinity Alumni 5 Year Membership (degree-level graduates):  $100
General 1 Year Membership:  $100
General 5 Year Membership:  $350

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COLLECTION

The library currently holds more than 29,500 books. The strength of the collection lies in biblical studies, church history, theology, and ethics. There are also a significant number of books in other subject areas such as pastoral ministry, preaching, youth, and missions. Besides these, the library has theses and online resources.

Reference Materials

A wide selection of encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases, and bibles are available. These items are for reference only and cannot be borrowed from the library; however, there are some e-books that can be accessed online by library members.

Journals

There are around 60 current, printed journals available for reference only. These items cannot be removed from the library. In addition to our print journals we have access to hundreds of online journals through our database subscriptions. To see what online journals we have access to please browse the A-Z List.

Online Resources

We have several databases that we subscribe to plus a number of individual journal titles. Library members can access online resources by searching the Library Catalogue for items. For more information about accessing online resources see the Finding specific resources guide on the Study Toolkit.

Parker Collection

The library has a collection of 50 original volumes published by the Parker Society in the 19th century “for the publication of the Works of the Fathers and Early Writers of the Reformed English Church” in Britain. These cannot be removed from the library. The collection does not include the miscellaneous items, Poetry (1845), Christian Prayers and Holy Meditations (1842), Private Prayers during Elizabeth I (1851) and Liturgies & Prayers during Elizabeth I (1847) except for the Two Liturgies 1549 & 1552 (1844).

SERVICES

You can enjoy the following services at the Trinity Library.

Borrowing

All currently enrolled students and Library members can borrow books.

The normal borrowing period is two weeks, with renewal availability:

  • Full-time students: 15 items
  • Part-time students: 5 items per enrolled unit
  • TTC Alumni and External members: 5 items
  • Postgraduate students: 15 items for 4 weeks

Overdue charges apply and accumulate at 50¢ a day for short term loans and recalled items. An additional long overdue charge accrues after 3 weeks for all items.

Copying and Printing

Black and white copying and printing (10¢ per page) is available. Scanning is available free of charge. A reminder that all copying is subject to legal copyright restrictions, please read carefully the notices for Published Works.

Library Study Spaces

There are many study spaces available in the library. We have individual desks, a group table, allocated desks and a group study room.

The individual study desks located around the edge of the library can be used by anyone, even if they have a crate underneath them. Mezzanine Level study desks are allocated to students at the beginning of each semester.

The Library Study Room (seats 10) can be booked with library staff in the Library or by emailing us. Please book when occupying the room for more than 15 minutes. The room can be booked for a maximum of 2 hours. Priority is given to TTC faculty, staff, and current students.

Inter-library Loans

Inter-library loans with other libraries in Australia are available upon request. This is a free service to all Trinity research degree students, and comes at a small cost to others. Contact us for more information.

DONATIONS

Trinity Theological College welcomes donations of material to the Library as they have historically been an important source of its collection. Please see our Donation Policy for more information, prior to making a donation.

LIBRARY STAFF
CONTACT THE LIBRARY
Liz Staer
Senior Librarian
Joanne McGill
Library Assistant
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