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Joan Bogardus Spears Library

HealthCare Chaplaincy’s principal research library has been named by her family in memory of Joan Bogardus Spears.  Of her they have written: “This unique library will perpetually mirror Joan’s love, indomitable spirit, and passionate commitment to provide quality spiritual care for people of all faith traditions, and to support the research and professional education of those who will carry on this spiritual mission.”

The  permanent collection is located in the Program Center at 307 East 60th Street in New York City. Established in 1998 the Library has  become one of the few extensive compilations on the science and art of professional chaplaincy in the country. The collected works serve as a unique, finely focused library on multifaith spiritual and pastoral care and chaplaincy, a hybrid discipline including areas once thought to be the sole province of psychology, social work, nursing, and counseling. 

The library currently possesses over 3,500 books, journal titles, and audiovisual items, as well as an increasing number of electronic resources. The collection continues to grow and includes material on related subjects such as psychology, bioethics, social work, counseling, and adult learning. Established to serve the staff and students of HCC, the library works with Chaplaincy's research department to acquire, organize, and disseminate the past and future content of the profession. References services are available in-person, or by phone or email.

The online public-access catalog provides enhanced remote-access research services and support . To search the catalog, click on the links at the left or bottom of the page. Tips and suggestions for searching are available here. 

The library is open Monday through Friday to chaplains and currently registered students, and to the public via appointment; please call 212-644-1111 x 235 or email the librarian.

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