Archbishop O'Brien Library

Archbishop Henry J. O'Brien Mission Statement The Library serves as a resource center for all members of the Archdiocese of Hartford and to the general public. We strive to provide an accessible collection of materials and resource-sharing that will foster the theological and spiritual teachings of the Catholic Church and promote Christian traditions and relationships. Library Hours: M, T, Th, F 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; W 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.     Word & Spirit, the Newsletter of the Archbishop O'Brien Library: Fall/Winter 2011 (pdf) Winter/Spring 2011 (pdf) Fall/Winter 2010 (pdf) Summer Update 2010 (pdf) Winter/Spring 2010 (pdf) Fall/Winter 2009 (pdf)  Visit us on Facebook and click on "Like" Library Events See and print our latest brochure Services Circulation of books and periodicals, DVD’s and Books-on-CD on variety of subjects (see below) and sacred, classical and contemporary Christian music on CD. A reference library and reference and research assistance including use of archival and rare book collections. Interlibrary loan service through the ReQuest iConn database. Access to informational and journal databases and downloadable audiobooks through iConn Request. Access of available resources from home. Access to an extensive collection of current and back issues of periodical and journal subscriptions. Use of the computer and the internet, items placed on reserve, copier. Museum passes. For museum events click on Events page. Events, programs and book sales. Subjects Relating to Catholicism Biblical Studies Catechetics Church History Lay Ministry Pastoral Ministry Philosophy/Psychology Saints' biographies Spirituality Theology Worship Also: Fiction, general collection of American and world history, arts and humanities, social science

Hartford Consortium for Higher Education In addition to St. Thomas Seminary, the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education includes Hartford Seminary, Saint Joseph College, Trinity College, the University of Connecticut Greater Hartford Branch, University of Hartford, Central Connecticut State University, Capital Community College and Charter Oak College. To access the O’Brien Library collection only, click on: https://archobrienlib.follettdestiny.com/ Connecticut Library Database ReQuest/iConn-Catalog of Resources The Library is a member of the Connecticut Library Consortium and is a part of the iConn ReQuest database of the Connecticut State Library. This allows resource sharing between academic, school, public and special libraries throughout Connecticut. Membership Fees are on a donation basis. Suggested fees: Free - Priests and religious, seminarians and employees of the Archdiocese of Hartford; students and faculty of the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education; Archdiocese of Hartford Catholic School students, with permission. $5.00 - Senior citizens 65 years and older. $10.00 - Laity and members of the general public residing in Connecticut. $25.00 - Out of state residents. Loan Periods Books: 28 days Media: 14 days Periodicals (Circulating) - 14 days Overdue Materials Books, CD's, Periodicals: $0.20/day DVD's/Videos: $1.00/day Contact: 860-242-5573 ext. 2608-2609, Karen Lesiak, Library Director ext. 2608, klesiak@stseminary.org Rody Bazzano, Asst. to the Director, ILL Coordinator, ext. 2609, rbazzano@stseminary.org