Our hybrid library offers a comprehensive collection of digital and physical resources to support those studying Applied Theology, and Language, Community and Development.
At Moorlands College, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality learning resources to support our students. Our collection includes over 42,000 physical resources, alongside a growing digital library of 13,000 e-books and 4,000 e-journals to fully support online learningand increase accessibility.
Our extensive and growing collection of digital resources, both e-books and e-journals, provides access to key resources, and many additional recommended resources to add depth and breadth to your studies.
To make research seamless, our powerful Discovery Service search engine instantly connects you to our entire collection, as well as thousands of free, open-access academic resources across the internet.
In addition to our digital resources, students based at, or visiting, our Christchurch campus, can borrow from our physical collection.
Christchurch Campus Library
Our Christchurch campus library is crammed with resources for students, staff, alumni and members, with over 42,000 books and journal collections.
It is situated in a bright and spacious building across three floors, overlooking the beautiful campus grounds. Filled with abundant natural light, the library provides a great quiet environment for focused study, with different study areas, allowing you to choose between open tables, individual desks, privacy carrels, or comfortable soft seating. The library is equipped with power outlets, USB connectors, Wi-Fi, computers and a scanner/photocopier.
As well as a full range of biblical and theological texts, our physical collection covers a wide range of themes including ethics, youth work, philosophy, sociology, other religions and much more. We also house a collection of texts on languages, linguistics and communication in partnership with Wycliffe Bible Translators, including a unique and impressive array of Bibles in world languages.
Opening hours
- 24/7 access for all students during teaching periods.
- 9am – 5pm access with reading rights for graduates and external users.
- Outside of term-time, the library is open 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday and students, graduates and external members must sign in/out at Reception.
- The Christchurch Campus and the library are closed on Bank Holidays and over the Christmas/New Year period.
Contact us
A member of staff is available in the library office weekdays, 9am – 2:45pm. For any queries about the library, please email: library@moorlands.ac.uk
For more information about the Membership Scheme (for non-students), click here
Digital-first policy
To ensure equal access for all our students, our library policy prioritises purchasing digital resources like, such as e-books and e-journals. No matter where you live or how you choose to study, you will always have reliable access to your key and recommended resources.
Digital resources also come packed with excellent accessibility features to customise your learning. You can take advantage of text-to-speech tools, adjustable text sizes and colour themes, alt-text image descriptions, display adjustments designed to make reading much easier on your eyes and compatibility with screen reader assistive technologies.
Library Discovery Service
Our Discovery Service aggregates our entire collection of physical and electronic resources, alongside thousands of free, open-access academic resources across the internet. By creating a unified gateway to all our resources, this powerful search engine makes in-depth research both simple and fast, and efficiently connects the user to resources even if they are hosted by third-party vendors.
