St Mark’s Library is one of Australia’s largest theological libraries and the largest in the ACT, holding over 100,000 items across theology, biblical studies, church history, missiology, and the ancient world.
The Library houses several notable collections, including the personal library of Bishop Ernest Burgmann, the complete missiological collection of Dr Alan R. Tippett, the Bible Society of Australia Collection, facsimiles of several ancient biblical manuscripts, and one of the most significant collections of Australian church history in the sector.
We welcome students, scholars, clergy, alumni, and members of the wider community through a range of membership options.
Please note: Some memberships may include access to online databases and inter-library loan services. Eligibility varies by membership type. Please refer to both the Membership overview table as well as more detailed information under each membership type.
| Membership | Annual Fee | Physical Collections | Study Spaces | Free Wi-fi | Online Databases | Inter-library Loans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public – Standard | $95 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Public – Concession | $76 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Institutional | $280 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Institutional Affiliate | Complimentary | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Charles Sturt University Students | Complimentary | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alumni* | Complimentary | Yes | Yes | Yes | Selected | No |
| Clergy | Complimentary | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| ULANZ | $50 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Via home institution (where available) | Via home institution (where available) |
| ACTUAL | $50 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Via home institution (where available) | Via home institution (where available) |
*Alumni membership is complimentary for the first three years after graduation, after which members may continue access via a Public – Concession membership.
| Membership | Annual Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Public – Standard | $95 | Open to members of the general public. |
| Public – Concession | $76 | Proof of eligibility required (e.g., current concession card or proof of graduation from St Mark’s). |
| Membership | Annual Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| *Alumni | Complimentary | Complimentary for the first three years after graduation, then transferrable to a Public Membership – Concession. Proof of graduation from St Mark’s is required. |
| Clergy | Complimentary | For bishops, priests, deacons, and chaplains in full-time or substantial part-time ministry within the Anglican Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Proof of current appointment required – eligibility in other circumstances considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Charles Sturt University Students | Complimentary | For currently enrolled Charles Sturt University students. Access is arranged automatically through Charles Sturt University – no separate application required. Access to online databases, inter-library loan services, and postal loan services included. |
| Institutional Affiliate | Complimentary | For staff, students, and members of organisations holding a current Institutional Membership. A signed referral letter from an authorised representative is required. |
* Alumni members have access to selected online databases via Charles Sturt University (currently EBSCO Academic Search Alumni Edition and EBSCO Business Source Alumni Edition). Please refer to the Charles Sturt University Library website for current details, as available databases may change.
Includes standard membership benefits. Online database access and inter-library loans are not included.
| Membership | Annual Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Institutional Membership | $280 | For organisations wishing to offer staff, students, or members complimentary library access through an Institutional Affiliate Membership. |
St Mark’s Library participates in both the ULANZ (University Libraries of Australia & New Zealand) and ACTUAL (Australian Capital Territory Universities & Academic Libraries) reciprocal borrowing schemes. Eligible members of participating institutions may register to borrow from the library in-person. Inter-library loans and access to online databases are provided through the member’s home institution, where available.
| Membership | Annual Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ULANZ | $50 | For current students and staff of participating ULANZ member institutions. Proof of enrolment or employment at a participating institution required. Please check with your home institution to confirm. |
| ACTUAL | $50 | For current students and staff of participating ACTUAL member institutions. Proof of enrolment or employment at a participating institution is required. Please check with your home institution to confirm. |
To apply for membership at St Mark’s Library, please complete our membership application form.
