| BIRMINGHAM THEOLOGICAL LIBRARIES GROUP |
This page contains details of the wealth of theological, biblical and religious resources held in the Birmingham area. Information is given on the nature of collections held at various institutions around Birmingham, who to contact, whether catalogues are online, and access rights, for example. To view information on individual institutions, either click on the appropriate link above, or scroll down the page.
| BIRMINGHAM CENTRAL LIBRARY | ||
| Library Contact: | Marion Smith | |
| Telephone Number: | 0121 303 4545 | |
| E-mail: | marion.smith@birmingham.gov.uk | |
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http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/libraries | |
| Library Catalogue: | ||
| Institution: | Birmingham City Council | |
| Institution's Address: | Central Library Chamberlain Square Birmingham B3 3HQ |
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| Type of Institution: | Public Library | |
| Institution's website: | http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/ | |
| Stock and Subject Coverage: Good all round collection of Theological Studies, covering Biblical Studies, Systematic Theology, Modern Theological Thought, Church History, Liturgy, Ethics, Patristics, Spiritual and Devotional Literature, and theology relating to social, political and economic matters. Substantial collection of material on the world's religions covering beliefs, doctrines, worship and the sacred scriptures. Significant holdings in Christian denominational material, particularly Quaker. Collection of material on the Christadelphians and an excellent collection of denominational year books and directories. The Department also collects current documentary material of the World Council of Churches, British Council of Churches and Church Synod publications. Good all round collection of Philosophy including all schools and systems and such topics as Metaphysics, Logic, Epistemology and the History of Eastern and Western Philosophy. Arts, Language and Literature Department houses the Early Fine Printing Collection which includes 8,00 books printed before 1701, a proportion of which are theological. Local and archival material covering Theology, including the Birmingham Diocesan Record Office is available in the Local Studies and Archive Departments. | ||
| Special Collections: Rosicrucian Collection (c. 400 volumes, Social Sciences), Thomas Hall Library, the parish library of Kings Norton (c. 700 volumes, Arts, Language and Literature), Thomas Bray Library, the parish library of Sheldon (c. 370 volumes, Arts, language and Literature) | ||
| Printed Publications: | None specifically on theology | |
| Opening Hours: | Monday - Friday |
0900 - 2000 |
| Saturday | 0900 - 1700 | |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Access: | Public Library providing free access to everyone. Access for wheelchair users via ramp and lifts. | |
| MARYVALE INSTITUTE LIBRARY | ||
| Library Contact: | Paul James | |
| Telephone Number: | 0121 325 2406 | |
| E-mail: | library.maryvale@dial.pipex.com | |
| : | Not yet available | |
| Library Catalogue: | Not yet available | |
| Institution: | Maryvale Institute | |
| Institution's Address: | Maryvale House Old Oscott Hill Kingstanding Birmingham B44 9AG |
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| Type of Institution: | Distance Learning College for further and higher education, specialising in Catholic Theology, Religious Education and Catechesis. | |
| Institution's website: | http://www.maryvale.ac.uk | |
| Stock and Subject Coverage: Catholic Theology, Religious Education and Catechesis, and covering Church history, doctrinal theology, education, liturgy, moral theology, philosophy, psychology, religious education and catechisis, scripture, spirituality. | ||
| Special Collections: Drinkwater Collection (a collection of the works of Canon F. Drinkwater, a pioneer in modern religious education and catechistics). | ||
| Printed Publications: | No Distance! the newsletter for Maryvale students | |
| Opening Hours: | Monday |
0900 - 1630 |
| Tuesday - Saturday | 0830 - 1630 | |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| (The Institute has short holiday breaks at Christmas, Easter and in August. The Library is also closed on those Saturdays on which no course is run). | ||
| Access: | In general, reference only, but audio-visual resources may be hired in many cases. Open to Maryvale students, people of the diocese and the general public. | |
| NEWMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LIBRARY | ||
| Library Contact: | David Crozier | |
| Telephone Number: | 0121 476 1181 ext 1339 | |
| E-mail: | library-enquiries@newman.ac.uk | |
| : | http://www.newman.ac.uk/library/ | |
| Library Catalogue: | http://jewel.newman.ac.uk/TalisPrism/ | |
| Institution: | Newman University College | |
| Institution's Address: | Bartley Green Birmingham B32 3NT |
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| Type of Institution: | University College | |
| Institution's website: | http://www.newman.ac.uk/ | |
Stock and Subject Coverage: Bible, Christianity (church history, ethics, liturgy, spirituality, worship), Catholic Theology, Doctrinal Theology, Ethics, Feminist Theology, Patristics, Philosophy of Religion, Religious Education, Science and Theology, Sociology of Religion, Systematic Theology |
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Special Collections: |
John Henry Newman Collection, Local History, Children's Fiction | |
| Printed Publications: | Various subject, collection and database guides | |
| Opening Hours: (Term-time) | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday |
0845 - 2100 |
| Wednesday | 0945 - 2100 | |
| Friday | 0845 - 1700 | |
| Saturday | 1000 - 1500 | |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Opening Hours: (Vacations) | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday |
0900 - 1700 |
| Wednesday | 0945 - 1700 | |
| Friday | 0900 - 1630 | |
| Saturday - Sunday | Closed | |
| Access: | Reference only for non-registered users. Ramp and lift access for wheelchair users. | |
| GLANCEY LIBRARY - OSCOTT COLLEGE | ||
| Library Contact: | Gerard Boylan | |
| Telephone Number: | 0121 321 5022 | |
| E-mail: | Librarian@oscott.net | |
| : | Not yet available | |
| Library Catalogue: | Not yet available | |
| Institution: | St Mary's College, Oscott | |
| Institution's Address: | Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, B73 5AA |
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| Type of Institution: | Seminary for the Training of Catholic Priests | |
| Institution's website: | http://www.oscott.net | |
| Stock and Subject Coverage: Books and journals covering all aspects of Catholic Theology, Catechesis, Biblical Studies, Religion, and Philosophy. As Oscott was designed by Pugin there are a number of books about his life and work. | ||
| Special Collections: Recusant Library - a collection of 8,000 books and pamphlets of Catholic interest dating from c1470-1840. Access by appointment only, please contact the curator on 0121 321 5069 | ||
| Printed Publications: | The Oscotian, College magazine. | |
| Opening Hours: | Access by appointment only. Please contact the Librarian on 0121 321 5022. | |
| Access: | Reference only by appointment for non-registered users. | |
| THE QUEEN'S FOUNDATION | |
| Library Contact: | Michael Gale |
| Telephone Number: | 0121 452 2621 |
| E-mail: | library@queens.ac.uk |
| : | http://www.queens.ac.uk/qfnd/library.php |
| Library Catalogue: | http://195.194.63.117/heritage/ |
| Institution: | The Queen's Foundation |
| Institution's Address: | Somerset Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2QH |
| Type of Institution: | Ecumenical foundation for theological education |
| Institution's website: | http://www.queens.ac.uk |
| Stock and Subject Coverage: 45,000 volumes. Mainly Religion and Theology but with significant collections in the social sciences. Good coverage in the Anglican, Methodist and Reformed traditions, Black Theology, Feminist Theology and Mission Studies. Now enhanced by the addition of the stock from the former United College of the Ascension (UCA) Library. | |
| Special Collections: 16th Century Bibles, 16th and 17th Century Biblical Commentaries, works of the Early Fathers, Luther, Calvin, and the Anglican Divines. Historical Collection of Anglican Theology 17-20th Centuries. Historical collection of Methodist history and theology, including 18th century editions of the works of John and Charles Wesley and other early Methodists. Controversial literature and anti-Methodist publications 18th-19th century. | |
| Printed Publications: | None |
| Opening Hours: | Open to registed members 24/7 |
| Access: | Swipe card access for registered members. Visitors should make an appointment with the librarian during normal office hours. |
| UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM INFORMATION SERVICES: includes Orchard Learning Resource Centre (OLRC) | ||
| Library Contact: | Karen Jackson, David Pulford | |
| Telephone Number: | 0121 414 6511 (Karen); 0121 415 8775 (David) | |
| E-mail: | K.J.Jackson@bham.ac.uk, D.Pulford@bham.ac.uk | |
| : | http://www.is.bham.ac.uk/menu/index.htm | |
| Library Catalogue: | http://opac.bham.ac.uk/ | |
| Institution: | University of Birmingham | |
| Institution's Address: | Main Site: University of Birmingham
Information Services OLRC: Hamilton Drive |
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| Type of Institution: | University | |
| Institution's website: | http://www.bham.ac.uk/ | |
Stock and Subject Coverage: Main site: Bible, Buddhism, Christianity (church history, denominations and sects, ethics, liturgy, worship), Doctrinal Theology, Ethics, Feminist Theology, Gnosticism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Koran, Mariology, Mission, Mysticism, Patristics, Pastoral Theology, Philosophy of Religion, Sociology of Religion, Systematic Theology OLRC: Theology, Education, Children's Education, Social Science |
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| Special Collections: Main: Church Missionary Society Archive. OLRC: Mingana Collection (Manuscripts), Harold Turner Collection (New Religious Movements), Robert Raikes Collection (Sunday Schools), RE Centre Materials | ||
| Printed Publications: | Main: Information Services Bulletin, Research Libraries Bulletin, various subject, site and database guides. OLRC: Catalogue of Mingana Collection | |
| Opening Hours: (Main Library, Term-time) | Monday - Friday/p> |
0830 - 2100 |
(For the most up-to-date information, see http://www.is.bham.ac.uk/mainlib/openhrs.htm. Access before or after listed hours is by valid University of Birmingham ID card or Library card only).
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Saturday - Sunday | 1000 - 1800 |
| Opening Hours: (OLRC, Term-time) | Monday - Thursday |
0830 - 2100 |
(For the most up-to-date information, see http://www.olrc.bham.ac.uk/about/opening.htm). |
Friday | 0830 - 1900 |
| Saturday - Sunday | 1000 - 1800 | |
| Opening Hours: (Main library, Vacations) | Monday - Friday |
0830 - 1900 |
| Saturday | 1000 - 1400 | |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Opening Hours: (OLRC, Vacations) | Monday - Thursday |
0900 - 1900 |
| Saturday | 1000 - 1400 | |
| Sunday | Closed | |
| Access (Main): | Registered Users Only | |
| Access (OLRC): | Reference Access. Anyone wishing to view Special Collections needs to make a prior appointment. | |
| WOODBROOKE QUAKER STUDY CENTRE | ||
| Library Contact: | Ian Jackson | |
| Telephone Number: | 0121 472 5171 | |
| E-mail: | ian@woodbrooke.org.uk | |
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| Library Catalogue: | Not yet available | |
| Institution: | Woodbrooke College | |
| Institution's Address: | 1046 Bristol Road Birmingham B29 6LJ |
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| Type of Institution: | Quaker Study Centre | |
| Institution's website: | http://www.woodbrooke.org.uk/ | |
| Stock and Subject Coverage: 15, 000 items on Quakerism. 30, 000 general library items, including sections on Peace, Conflict Resolution, Gender and Sexuality Issues, Biblical Studies and Faith in Action. | ||
| Special Collections: Bevan Naish (17th and 18th century Quaker Tracts), Powicke Collection (on Richard Baxter). | ||
| Printed Publications: | None | |
| Opening Hours:Usually | Tuesday - Friday | 0900 - 1600 |
| Access: | By arrangement with Librarian | |