Emmanuel College Library has a number of special and rare collections, all of which are located in the E.J. Pratt Library (71 Queen's Park Crescent). Items in these collections include books, manuscripts, and papers. Selected sources will be of interest to students and researchers of theology and religious studies.

Advance notice is required to consult materials from rare book collections. Contact staff at E.J. Pratt Library to use a rare book collection (416-585-4470), or if you encounter problems using the online Special Collections Access (Aeon) system. Retrievals take place at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. The collections are available for use from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. Additional information is available on E.J. Pratt Library's "Consulting Our Rare Book Collections" information page.

Advance notice of three business days is required for manuscript use from special collections. Please see E.J. Pratt Library's "Consulting Our Special Collections" page for more information.

Materials in rare book and special collections are for use in the Library only and do not circulate. 

See also:
Victoria University Archives for additional finding aids.

Last updated: April 29, 2026