The Library at St George’s College Jerusalem has been a special place for generations of students who come here for a College program.

Often alumni wish they could access some of the Library resources for which they did not have time or energy during their particular program. Soon that will be possible.

Even more importantly, clergy and lay leaders across the Diocese of Jerusalem and indeed through the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East, will be able to access valuable theological and ministry resources through our new online services. As our digital collection of Arab language resources grows, it may also be of interest to church leaders in other areas where Arabic is a major language or where Islam is a significant element of their mission context.

Yes, the Library is going online!

The software upgrades have been installed and staff training is currently underway.

We have been assisted with a grant of $5,000 from Bishop Michael Curry, the Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. This will cover about one third of the software upgrade costs, and we shall need additional funds for subscriptions of eBooks and eJournals. Gifts from alumni and other friends of the College will be most welcome as we expand the role of the Library within the new mission focus of the College.

By the time everyone is back at their desks after the summer break in August we expect that all system will be operating, and we should even have the first of our digital resources. More news to follow in a later newsletter.