Students registered in the Toronto School of Theology receive a library card from the University of Toronto Library which affords them use of the main University Library and other libraries in the Toronto system, including those of the various Theological Colleges. Theology students have at their disposal the third largest academic library in North America. In addition to more than fourteen million holdings, the University of Toronto library system provides access to fourteen thousand full-text electronic journals, 450 indices and abstracts and over 200 online newspapers.
The University of Toronto Library’s internationally
recognized theological research collections were and
continue to be substantially funded and selected by
the Toronto School of Theology libraries, including
the University of St. Michael’s
College. The John M. Kelly Library of St. Michael’s
College itself numbers over 275,000 volumes. Its theological
collection emphasizes early and medieval Christian
history and theology, Thomism, biblical studies, religious
education and Catholic missions.
In addition, the Library receives almost 500 periodicals
and magazines. The John M. Kelly Library also provides
patrons with access to the ATLA Religion Database.
The Library of the Pontifical Institute of Medieval
Studies, housed on the fourth floor of Kelly Library,
holds over 100,000 volumes dedicated to the study of
the middle ages. Its world-renowned collection greatly
enriches the possibilities for theological research
in Toronto.
For further information about the libraries consult www.utoronto.ca/stmikes/library, www.pims.ca and www.library.utoronto.ca.
WRITING CENTRE
Starting in September 2007 students in Basic Degree theology programs at St. Michael’s may access the college’s Writing Centre located in the J. M. Kelly Library. Demand for this service is high so interested students are encouraged to schedule appointments two or three weeks in advance. For more information please visit the St. Mike's Writing Centre.