Partnership House Mission Studies Library

The Partnership House Mission Studies Library incorporates the former United Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (USPG) and Church Mission Society (CMS) libraries, and was founded in 1987 by bringing together the collections of the two Societies. It has about 25,000 books and takes more than 400 journals. It also has back copies of missionary journals and overseas diocesan reports. The library's books and journals cover the work of the Church worldwide, particularly areas of USPG and CMS involvement. It includes church history, biographies, social and economic concerns, the history and theology of mission, and other religions, and a wide-ranging reference collection.

Reference access:
All are welcome to use the library for reference purposes free of charge. Enquiries by post, telephone or in person are welcomed. The library has an Internet link via the University of London Computer Centre. A charge may be levied for enquiries involving lengthy searches by staff.

Borrowing rights:
Current or retired staff and missionaries of Partnership for World Mission societies may borrow books free of charge. Other Users will be charged an annual subscription of £25.00 (full-time students/unwaged £15.00); corporate subscription is £75.00 (charities £50.00). Proof of address will be required.

Loan Period:
Books are loaned for eight weeks, and may be renewed unless requested by another user. Requested books may be recalled after four weeks’ loan. Users may have eight books in their possession.

Overdue charges:
Subscribers are charged 7p per book per day on books kept overdue.

Postal Service:
Books can be supplied by post, for the cost of postage and a £1.50 service charge.

Reprographics:
A photocopier is available. Postal/telephone photocopy requests cost 10p per page, plus a 10% service charge (£1.50 minimum) and postage. No material published before 1900 may be photocopied. A microilm reader-printer is also available.