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| Name of Library: |
Glancey Library |
| Address: |
Oscott College, Chester Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham |
| St. Mary's College, Oscott |
| Purpose and main user community of the library |
| Oscott College is a seminary for the training of Catholic priests. The library is primarily for use |
| Reference only by appointment for non-registered users |
| The Librarian is available for 15 hours per week (M 10.30-17.00; Tu,Th,F 14.00-17.00). |
| However appointments are available outside these times, especially during College holiday |
| The majority of the collection is on the ground floor but some parts are only accessible by |
| steep stairs. There are no lifts in the building |
| The library is reference only. Researchers are welcome to visit as often as they wish |
| Periodicals - Back Issues |
| Books and journals covering all aspects of Catholic theology, catechesis, biblical studies, |
| religion and philosophy. Oscott was designed by Pugin and there are a number of books about |
| The Recusant library has a collection of 8,000 books and pamphlets of Catholic interest dating |
| from c. 1470-1840. Access by appointment only; please contact Gerard Boylan, Curator, on |
| Recusant history and Catholic theology |
| Photocopying is available for a fee |
| Part Time Staff |
15 hours qualified librarian |
| The library is looking at creating a computerised catalogue |
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