UPSem’s libraries welcome pastors, alumni, congregations, researchers, and neighbors. The libraries provide print and digital collections, research support, study spaces, and instruction. Community memberships are available for a modest annual fee of $25.

Richmond (Morton Library)

Community members, UPSem alumni, and guests may register as patrons. A Patron Lounge provides comfortable seating, a refrigerator, microwave, kettle, computer access, and printing.

Charlotte

Open to UPSem students, faculty, staff, alumni, consortium members, Sharon Presbyterian Church members, and community guests. Registration is available online or at the circulation desk.

For more information, staff on both campuses are available to assist with patron registration and research needs.

The Instructional Resource Center curates tools and resources to support congregational life—from curriculum tools to digital media resources to downloadable content. Staff continually update lists of recommended materials and welcome suggestions from church leaders.

Digital Learning Lab

A dedicated space in William Smith Morton Library for creating digital multimedia projects for worship, teaching, and communication. Students, faculty, and church leaders can access equipment and training for video, audio, and other media projects.

Digital Audio Collections

Compact discs featuring classic theologians Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Tillich are available for purchase through the Instructional Resource Center.

UPSem’s Special Collections include approximately 5,200 rare books and periodicals dating from 1470–1830, with particular strengths in:

Presbyterian and Reformed traditions

• Biblical studies

• Theology and church history

• Homiletics and Christian education

• Missionary work

The Rare Book Reading Room houses an outstanding collection of 19th-century children’s books and Sunday School materials. The Archives preserve over 1,500 linear feet of manuscripts, newspapers, institutional records, and personal papers of faculty and church leaders.

Access to Special Collections is available by appointment on weekdays when staff are present.

Since 1947, Interpretation has provided pastors, teachers, and scholars with in-depth biblical and theological reflection. Each issue explores a theme or biblical book through major articles, “Between Text and Sermon” essays, and book reviews.