The College’s collection of over 10,000 books is particularly strong in a biblical worldview and the integration of faith and learning. The library also houses hundreds of educational videos, dozens of academic journals and many CDs. Through its catalog on the student web page, the library provides 24 hour access to virtual study halls, reference desks and reading lounges. 

The Battles library also offers these helpful services: reference assistance, classroom instruction in academic research methods, group tours of nearby public libraries, access to the internet, and borrowing privileges from other libraries. (Through our participation in a library consortium, we can sometimes borrow books from other libraries. This process is known as Inter Library Loan, and takes about a week.)  

Our students have access to literally millions of books, all within walking distance of the college. These books are housed in three New York Public Libraries: the Humanities & Social Science Research Library (5th & 42nd), the Mid Manhattan Branch Library (5th & 41st) and the Science, Business & Industry Library (Madison & 34th).  
Students seeking to conduct research at other college libraries, such as the nearby CUNY Graduate School library, must first contact our librarian for assistance by email at library@tkc.edu or by phone at (212) 659-3612. Access is not automatic; it is only granted on a case by case basis.

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