Sue Tait, Diocesan Librarian
The Diocesan Resource Center is a lending library serving congregations, programs and individuals in the Diocese of Olympia. Our focus is to support the vision and initiatives of the diocese and the wider Episcopal church, including the current reading lists for the College for Congregational Development (CCD), the Iona Olympia School and Education for Ministry (EfM). We are physically located on the lower level in Diocesan House in Seattle and you are invited to visit and browse during the building’s open hours, to pick up reserves here, and to explore our collection in depth. Or, you can explore the collection online and we are happy to mail materials to you. The librarian, Sue Tait, is ready and eager to assist you by phone, email or in person.
Online Catalog
Our book and DVD collections can be accessed through our online catalog, and registered users may reserve and renew materials online as well. In addition, a conversation with the librarian may suggest additional materials or approaches to a search. To register for library use please fill out the form here. If you have questions, please contact Sue Tait by phone at 206-325-4200 or by email at resource@ecww.org.
Sharing the Abundance
From time to time people donate books to the Resource Center. We gratefully add some, but often we already own the title and seldom have the space or need for multiple copies. Also, we attempt to keep the latest edition of titles in our collection, so earlier editions will be available. We’d love to share the abundance of your generosity with others in the diocese. Books we are not adding to our collection are retained for a few months, and if not claimed are donated to Goodwill or similar agencies.
Displays
The Resource Center curates small displays, such as the one pictured above, at a variety of diocesan events (such as Diocesan Convention, Convene and at various workshops) and material may be checked out there. The librarian is also pleased to visit congregations with book collections to supplement forums, coffee hours, bible study sessions or other events.