How to use the Library

Books and Desks, Journals, Theses, Maps, Computers, Photocopier, Printing, Layout of the Library 
Application & Admission

Books and Desks

• The smaller desks on the right-hand side of the main Library (Nos. 15-37 odd numbers only) are available for day visitors.

• The remainder of the desks, including all those in the Hexagon area, are rented to individual scholars. Speak to the Librarian if you wish to apply for a rented desk.

• Use a keyword search. You may combine one or more subject terms with keywords from a title or series, and/or an author's name.

• A list of matched books appears, with a call-number, eg. 226.11 KLO, on the right of each. The call-number indicates where you can find the book on the shelves. Click on a title to see its full bibliographic details.

• At the back of each book or bound volume of journals there is a card in a plastic pocket.

• Write the date, your name and desk number on the card, and leave it on the shelf in place of the book.

• This collection of heavily used books is shelved near the Librarian's Office. The call-number of each book is prefixed by the letter R (or REF).

• Instead of leaving a card on the shelf, sign each book out on the red clip-board provided.

• Return the book as quickly as possible - certainly before the end of the day - and cross your name off the list.

Journals, Theses, Maps

• The latest issues are displayed each week on the cabinet to the right as you enter the Library.

• Recent issues waiting to be bound are in green boxes, arranged alphabetically by title, near the online catalogue terminal.

• The latest issues are displayed each week on the display unit nearby.

• Bound volumes are arranged alphabetically by title on the top shelves of the stacks all round the main Library area.

• The collection of MPhil and PhD theses may be found in Bay 1 – the first bay on the left as you enter the Library.

• The Map Collection is kept in drawers beneath the catalogue terminals.

• Ask the Librarian if you wish to consult a map from the collection.

Computers, Photocopier, Printing

• Most of the CD-ROM collection can be accessed via the web though access is restricted to inside Tyndale House. A few resources can only be accessed on the PC in the CD Room, or on the Mac just immediately outside the CD Room.

• User manuals are on hand for many of the databases.

• You may also search the Tyndale House website in the CD Room. It provides shortcuts to other important online resources for biblical studies.

• You may use the laser printer in the CD Room.

• The charge is 4p. per sheet. Keep account of the number of sheets that you print and pay the Receptionist in the Front Office at the end of each week or before you leave Tyndale House.

• Photocopy cards may be purchased from the Librarian or from Reception for £1. Some used cards are available for use by day visitors.

• Copies cost just over 6p. per sheet. To re-charge your card, leave it in the machine and insert coins in the slot below (no £2 coins please!).

Layout of the Library