The mission of Vance Memorial Library of Dallas Baptist University is to provide faith-integrated, Christ-centered quality service, connecting students, faculty, and staff with resources in a variety of formats in support of teaching, learning, scholarship, and academic distinction. The Library seeks to equip students with skills designed to promote information literacy and advanced research in a technologically-oriented society.
Inside the Killian Library at Decatur Baptist College, circa 1950s
Inside the Killian Library at Decatur Baptist College, circa 1950s
Carr P and Ruth Collins Learning Center under construction, circa 1968-69
Carr P and Ruth Collins Learning Center circa 1970s
Students in front of the Collins Learning Center, circa 1970s
The Collins Learning Center, with Mountain Creek Lake in the background, circa 1970s
Collins Learning Center, 2016
The interior of Vance Memorial Library provides areas for group study, computer access, and research assistance
Lush landscaping fronting the Collins Learning Center
The Nook provides a comfortable space for browsing newspapers and magazines
Collins Learning Center entrance
The Library houses Gaston Chapel, a small, intimate place for worship and reflection
The area near the chapel is designated for quiet study
The GovDocs and Archives office is located on the second floor - the DBU Library is a selective U.S. government publications depository for the 30th Congressional District
Blue skies ahead, now and into the future
