Resources Library Services

We believe the work of CCS is very important to the future of our church and that the library is an integral part of the learning that students do. The Centre for Christian Studies' library holdings consist of 4000 volumes focused in Christian education, social ministry, pastoral care and diaconal history. The library is staffed by Bunny Cobb, our volunteer Librarian.

The purpose of the library is to provide on site resources for CCS staff and to provide reference materials for the students. We understand as a secondary purpose that we can offer resources which support a theology of justice to faculty and students of the Winnipeg Theological Consortium.

To support this purpose, we have joined several other small theological libraries, such as the Canadian Mennonite University and William & Catherine Booth College, associated with the University of Winnipeg in this new venture of library partnership. The U of W librarian, Mark Leggot, has a vision of a cooperative approach to making limited resources go further. It is exciting and challenging to be involved in this vision of sharing resources.

The CCS library is now automated. Patrons can view the catalogue on line and initiate the book borrowing process from the catalogue site. Books are mailed out to the student using a special reduced fee arrangement with Canada Post. During the fall and spring learning circles held in Winnipeg, the librarian is available in the library during the student interview evenings to familiarize the students with the library and to assist them in locating resources.

Students are also encouraged to use the library and inter-library loan services of the theological school/university in which they are registered for external courses.

Read more on How to Use the CCS Library.

For more information about the library, please contact Scott Douglas (Email: sdouglas@ccsonline.ca).