| The Library is located in the new 'Emmanuel Centre,' a magnificent facility located next to the White House. The decor and furnishing of the new library make this a most attractive place for research and study. The first floor of the Emmanuel Centre houses three large classrooms, and the second floor contains three seminar rooms.
The Emmanuel Centre also connects to 'Dene House.'
The ground floor of Dene House houses the librarian's office, a bookshop, the Manchester Wesley Research Centre, the Archive Centre for the Church of the Nazarene in Britain and, since 1997, the repository for archival material previously part of the Emmanuel Bible College collection. The first floor of Dene house has been made into private studies for members of the academic staff, and houses a student IT suite.
Over twenty-five thousand volumes are available for use in the collection, plus a separate reference section and a substantial collection of historical interest in the Wesleyan Arminian tradition. The remaining resources of the library bring the total items available to almost fifty thousand. The Periodical Collection has grown to include subscriptions to over 100 periodicals which support the College's course offerings. Current acquisitions constantly keep the library abreast of new publications in theology and other areas.The College subscribes to a wide range of electronic journals, which are available to students and staff through the NTC MOODLE virtual learning link.
The Library welcomes 'external members' - members of the general public who wish to use the library's facilities. The library catalogue is available online.
The library's normal opening hours are 08:00 -21:30 (Monday - Friday), and 09:00 - 17:00 (Saturday). During vacation period the weekday opening time is 08:30. The Library is closed for College Chapel services (Tuesday, 11:00 - 12:15); it is also closed December 24, 2009 - Jan 4th, 2010, and on all Bank Holidays throughout the year
|