J.W. Searle Library
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J.W. Searle Library contains over 117,000 items (incorporating, English, Chinese and Korean language resources), including: reference materials, books and audio-visual materials . In addition, it also contains over 55,000 journal issues. The library services faculty and students of Melbourne School of Theology & Eastern College Australia, as well those from the public who take out individual membership. The Online Catalogue is available to search for items in the Library.
The Library has access to many different e-books through several different platforms. These platforms include: EBSCO, PROQUEST, and Perlego. The easiest way to begin your information search is by clicking on the link to these different platforms highlighted below. It is recommended that you begin by clicking on Perlego to request a license that will allow you access to over 400,000 titles. You may also wish to begin with E-book collection (EBSCO) as this collection includes highly recommended titles by MST and Eastern lecturers. You will need your Student ID and password.
Due to licensing restrictions, usage of online journal indexes and full text journal databases is restricted to current students and academic staff of MST and Eastern College Australia. Non student borrowers are not permitted to use these databases. There are no restrictions on accessing free ebooks or ejournals, and multidisciplinary digital repositories.
The Library has access to the full text of many different journals through several different platforms. These platforms include: EBSCO, PROQUEST, Brill, Springer, Sage, Taylor & Francis, Informit, and Cambridge University. The easiest way to begin your information search is by clicking on the link to your area of study as highlighted below. You will need your Student ID and password.
Due to licensing restrictions, usage of online journal indexes and full text journal databases is restricted to current students and academic staff of MST and Eastern College Australia. Non student borrowers are not permitted to use these databases. There are no restrictions on accessing free ebooks or ejournals, and multidisciplinary digital repositories.
The Library has access to several databases that offer article content and and/or abstracts for many journals. These indexes are a great place to start if you are looking for more extensive research than that available through the full-text databases. These databases include: ATLA Index, Informit, ERIC and AULOTS. The easiest way to begin this more extensive journal search is again by clicking on the link to your area of study as highlighted below. You will need your Student ID and password.
Here are some important short cuts to other great free resources. For example the State Library of Victoria offers free membership to Victorian residents, and gives you access to over five million books, photos, artworks, maps, manuscripts and more. Members can also have free access from home to the Library’s ebooks, newspapers, ejournals and streaming services.
Library Hours
Hours During
Semester
Monday – 10am to 6pm
Tuesday – 10am to 9pm
Wednesday – 10am to 9pm
Thursday – 10am to 9pm
Friday – 9am to 5pm
Saturday – 9am to 1.30pm
February 26 – March 28
April 15 – June 14
July 22 – September 21
October 7 – November 15
Hours During
Mid-semester Breaks
Monday – 10am to 6pm
Tuesday – 10am to 8pm
Wednesday – 10am to 8pm
Thursday – 10am to 8pm
Friday – 9am to 5pm
Saturday – 9am to 1.30pm
March 29 – April 13
September 23 – October 5
Hours During
Semester Breaks
Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm
Saturday – Closed
June 15 – July 20
November 16 – February 22, 2025
The Library is closed on the following days:
- January 26 (Australia Day)
- March 11 (Labour Day)
- March 31- April 1 (Good Friday, Easter Saturday & Easter Monday)
- April 25 (Anzac Day)
- June 10 (King’s Birthday)
- September 27 (Grand Final Eve)
- November 5 (Melbourne Cup Day)
- December 24, 2024 – January 3, 2025 (Christmas/New Year)
Location
5 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna, VIC, 3152
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Neil Horvath
Library Manager
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Library Assistant
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