The St. Mark's Library supports the academic work of faculty and students of The General Theological Seminary and serves as the research library for New York Theological Seminary. It is also a center for research in Anglicanism for scholars from around the world. The oldest Episcopal seminary library in the United States, St. Mark's Library was founded in 1820 through the efforts of John Pintard. The collection numbers over 240,000 volumes and includes a number of special collections. A cooperative agreement with the New York Theological Seminary and the Burke Library at Union Theological Seminary allows GTS students to make use of these collections.
Hours vary during exam periods, summer break and holidays.
264 for current information on library hours. All others who need to use the library may have reading privileges with a letter of introduction from a member of the faculty or senior staff of GTS or NYTS, a librarian or faculty member of an accredited institution of higher education, or a member of the clergy of the Episcopal Church. The letter should introduce the person and specify the reason for access. Borrowing Privileges Borrowing privileges are extended only to people with a current local address within 50 miles of the library and a telephone where they may be reached. Returning students have borrowing privileges through the summer if they are staying within 50 miles of the library.