Hours
Mondays - Fridays: 9am - 5pm
Weekends & public holidays: Closed
+ Borrowing rules
- Up to 15 books may be borrowed at a time, for a period of three weeks.
- Books may be renewed twice.
- Books are to be borrowed and returned through the self-service system at the entrance of the library
- The library operates on an honour system. No late fees are charged.
Please ask the librarian for any assistance.
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+ Essay guides
PTC Style guide
ACT Academic Writing Guide
ACT Non-discriminatory language policy
Plagiarism, referencing and bibliographies
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+ HDR Policies
Higher Degree Research Policy
Library HDR Resources Policy
About
The Swanton Library is named after Rev Dr Robert Swanton who, after the organisation of the Theological Hall in 1975, was appointed Acting Principal until 1977 and Principal 1978-81. Coming out of retirement, Dr Swanton led the College for its first seven years. On his death in 1992 he left a generous legacy to the College to help fund the library and the work of the Reformed Theological Review which he helped to initiate.
The Swanton Library has a collection over 35,000 books, with additional books constantly coming in through gift or purchase. Monetary donations are tax deductible, and the donation of theological books is always welcome.
There is a constantly growing Chinese collection, including reference and general books, and ebooks and journals. All Chinese language titles can be searched on the library catalogue.
Books are catalogued using the Pettee classification scheme. The Library receives over 120 periodicals, and has an extensive collection of e-books and DVDs.
Students have right of access (though not borrowing rights) to all the theological libraries in Melbourne.
