Library

The Collection​

Catalogue & Online Databases

The Library at MST & Eastern contains over 110,001 items 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 and 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. Searches can be done for electronic material through our Online databases and Ebooks. You will need your Student ID and password.

Online Catalogue
Databases & Ebooks

Hours & Access

Library hours from Wednesday 28th July till Sunday 1st August.

Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Thursday: 10am – 6pm
Friday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

From Monday 2nd August the Library will return to normal semester hours.

Moday: 10am – 6pm
Tuesday: 10am – 8pm
Wednesday: 10am – 8pm
Thursday: 10am – 8pm
Friday: 9am – 5pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: Closed

Please Note: The Library will be closed from 4pm, Thursday 23 December till 9am, Tuesday 4 January.

COVID-19 UPDATE: The MST & Eastern library is open for students who are fully vaccinated or who have a medical exemption listed on the Australian Immunisation Register. You will only be able to access the library via the College reception entrances.

The library hours until semester one begins are:

  • Monday: 9am – 5pm
  • Tuesday: 9am – 5pm
  • Wednesday: 9am – 5pm
  • Thursday: 9am – 5pm
  • Friday: 9am – 5pm

The Click and Collect service from the table outside the library building will remain in place for students who are either not fully vaccinated or would rather not reveal their vaccination status.

To use this service either email (library@mst.edu.au), or call (9881-7823), the library with the following:

  • Student name and student number
  • Contact phone number
  • Book list with titles and call numbers
  • Preferred pick-up time

We also would like to remind students that there are many resources available electronically through Perlego, our EBSCO e-book collections, and the different full-text journal databases. If you would like to know more about, or need any assistance with accessing, these resources please contact the library.

Please see our COVID-19 information page for all the latest updates concerning the College’s response to COVID-19.

LIBRARY CLOSED: Due to the State Government decision the Library will be closed for the duration of the COVID-19 circuit-breaker lockdown.

To support students through the lockdown the Library is offering the following services:

  • Automatic renewal of loans that are due within the lockdown period.
  • Scanning and emailing of journal articles or book chapters (within copyright limits)
  • Order and collect service of books for those living within a 10km radius of the library ​(Please be aware only the Mountain Hwy entrance to the College will be open.)

 

These services are available through the lockdown period from 9:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday and 10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday. To use these services either email (library@mst.edu.au) or call (9881-7823) the library with the following:

  • Student name and student number
  • Contact phone number
  • Book list with titles and call numbers
  • Preferred pick-up time
 

We also would like to remind students that there are many resources available electronically through Perlego, our EBSCO e-book collections, and the different full-text journal databases. If you would like to know more about, or need any assistance with accessing, these resources please contact the library.

Please see our COVID-19 information page for all the latest updates concerning the College’s response to COVID-19.

The MST & Eastern library is open, however due to COVID-19 restrictions a maximum of 32 (based on one person for 4 square meters) people are permitted to be in the library at a time.

Teaching weeks:

Monday – 10am to 6pm
Tuesday – 10am to 8pm
Wednesday – 10am to 8pm
Thursday – 10am to 8pm
Friday – 9am to 5pm
Saturday – 10am to 4pm

Non-teaching weeks:

Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm

The conditions of entry:

  • You must remain at home if you have a fever, cough, sore throat, or other symptom associated with COVID-19.
  • You sign in via the Victorian Government QR Code Service.
  • You maintain social distancing.
     

The library staff are also pleased to offer an order and collect service for those who do not wish to enter the building. To take up this offer, or for any other library inquiry please contact Neil or Josella on 9881-7823 or via email (library@mst.edu.au or library@eastern.edu.au).

Please see our COVID-19 information page here for all the latest updates concerning the College’s response to COVID-19.

Monday to Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday to Saturday: 9am-5pm

 

The library staff are also pleased to offer an order and collect service for those who do not wish to enter the building. To take up this offer, or for any other library inquiry please contact Neil or Josella on 9881-7823 or via email (library@mst.edu.au or library@eastern.edu.au).

Library
Tour

Contact Us

Please contact the Library for additional information.

Email: library@mst.edu.au
Phone: (03) 9881 7823