The Library

The Immanuel College of Theology Library is committed to the acquisition, organisation, preservation, and provision of accessible, high-quality information resources. These resources include books, journals, research reports, encyclopedia, and electronic publications. The Library also provides effective information services designed to support the institution’s teaching, learning, and research objectives.
Over the years, the Library’s physical collections have expanded considerably, resulting in a substantial accumulation of educational and scholarly materials. The combined holdings of the library system are estimated to be over 25,000 volumes These collections comprise books, journals, dissertations, dictionaries, bible concordance, encyclopedia and maps.
To meet the evolving information needs of its diverse academic community, the College Library integrates modern information and communication technologies with traditional library resources to deliver efficient and flexible hybrid library services. In addition to its extensive print collections, the Library provides access to a range of electronic databases and carefully selected online information resources that support the teaching, learning, and research activities in the college. Notable among these resources are JSTOR, Research4Life and African Journals Online (AJOL) platform.
Access to certain electronic databases is restricted through Internet Protocol (IP) authentication, which permits users to access subscribed resources when connected on campus. However, users who wish to access these resources remotely may do so through authorised login credentials issued and managed by the Library.