Collections include New Thought, world religions, health and healing, metaphysics, mysticism and esotericism and published Unity materials. A closed collection of New Thought and other metaphysical materials is available for use within the Library. We are located at Unity Village at the east end of the Education Building. The Circulating Library is located on the first floor and Archives on the second.
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Services
- Reserve Materials
- Library Cards
- Interlibrary Loans
- Public Access Computers/WiFi
- Distance Learners
- Donate to Unity Library & Archives
Information
- Monday: 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Tuesday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Archive Hours
- Monday-Thursday: 8 - 11 a.m., 12 - 4 p.m.
- (closed from 11 to noon)
Meet the Staff
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Library Cards
Library cards are available at the circulation desk for Unity Institute students and faculty, Unity employees, retreat participants and UMKC Courtesy Card holders. Some limited-use cards are available for others. Please bring a photo I.D.
Unity Institute distance-learners currently enrolled may request a library card online.
All others must apply in person at the Library Circulation desk.
Please note: The Library reserves the right to charge fines for late, lost or damaged material. Fines are $0.25 per day on regular circulating collections. Fines for reserves are $1 for the first hour and $0.25 per every hour after that.
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Interlibrary Loans
Interlibrary loan services are available to Unity Institute students, faculty and Unity employees with valid library cards. This service is for materials not available at Unity Library and Archives or through the Kansas City Library Consortium (KCLC). Please check our collections and KCLC before requesting an interlibrary loan.
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Reserve Materials
Reserve materials are items that have been selected by faculty for use by students in their classes. These materials are kept at the Circulation desk on the main floor.
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Public Access Computers
Computers with the Library's online catalog, research databases, Internet connection, email capability and Microsoft Office 2000 Professional software are available for use in the Library and Archives. You must sign in at the Circulation or Archives reference desks to use the computers.
Please see the library staff for computer policies, guidelines and sign-in procedures. Wi-Fi access is available throughout the Library and Archives.
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Contact
Call:
Library: 816-251-3503, or 816-524-3550, Ext. 2370
Archives: 816-347-5539, or 816-524-3550, Ext. 2020
Fax: 816-251-3512
Email:
Library: librarycontact@unityonline.org
Archives: archivescontact@unityonline.org
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Fines
The Library reserves the right to charge fines for late, lost or damaged material. Fines are $0.25 per day on regular circulating collections. Fines for reserves are $1 for the first hour and $0.25 per every hour after that.