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How do I know how often a book has been automatically-renewed?

To check the books on your account, and to see how many times they have been renewed, please do the following:

1. Go to our catalogue (https://catalogue.libraries.london.ac.uk/search~S3/‍)

2. Click on "Login to your account"

3. Use your first name and surname (with a space, so "Joseph Bloggs")

4. The Heythrop Library card number, without spaces: 019.... (see the back of your Heythrop Library card)

5. Click on '[x] Item currently checked out' [x being the number of books you have borrowed]

  1. See column "Status" of the list of the books.
  2. If a book has not been renewed yet, this column will just give you a due date.
  3. If a book has been renewed it will state "DUE [date] plus Renewed [x] time".
Screenshot of Heythrop Library account, showing books borrowed.
Screenshot of a Heythrop Library borrowing account, listing books on loan.

What does the Heythrop Library contain?

The Heythrop Library holds over 200,000 volumes on theology, philosophy, biblical studies, church history, spirituality and allied subjects. The collection includes rare printed books and incunabula (please note: these are not stored at the Mount Street reading room).

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Where can I find the latest version of your Reader's Guide?

Good question! See the link below.

Latest Heythrop Library Reader's Guide

Who can use the library?

Heythrop Library is open to anyone with a serious interest in theology or philosophy and the related academic disciplines represented in the collection. We welcome enquiries about using the library’s collections and reading room at the London Jesuit Centre. The next two sections of this FAQ answers most membership questions, or download the most current Reader's Guide (link below).