 The Lowe Library is the college 's library . It was formed from a bequest from Colonel <unk> , an officer of the Durham University Officers ' Training Corps . He later became a Classics tutor at the university and rowing coach for University College , staying until his death in 1921 . The library was opened in 1925 , extended into the college 's wine cellar in 1997 , and now contains over 10 @,@ 000 books . It acts as a support to the central university library , providing access to core textbooks . 
