You can view the catalogue for the Diocesan Library as an Excel spreadsheet by clicking the link below:
Diocesan Library Catalogue
Updated 18th April 2024
Using the catalogue
There are over 8,000 resources to browse.
Books and resources are listed by category and for a list see the first sheet - Book Classes - of the spreadsheet. The second sheet is a schematic of the library.
You can search the catalogue - the second sheet, Library Catalogue - of the spreadsheet by:
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Using the "Find" function in Excel and entering, for example, a key part of the book's title.
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Using the "Filter" keys to view books by a specific author, in a specific category.
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Scrolling through the spreadsheet to view the categories of interest to you.
The Loan Status column shows whether the book is likely to be I (in) or L (out on loan).
The Diocesan Library catalogue is usually updated once a week.
Books can be borrowed for up to 3 months, and for longer by prior arrangement with the librarian. Items are booked out in a register - please include contact details in case we need to chase!
For details of library opening times and contact details please email here.