The University’s nine libraries house the largest private collection of research materials in the Southwest, with more than three million volumes. Main libraries include:
Fondren Library, SMU’s largest library, has a general collection of nearly two million volumes covering the humanities, social sciences, business, education, science and engineering. It is a selective depository of government documents and houses an extensive map collection.
Bridwell Library of Perkins School of Theology houses one of the nation’s finest research collections in theology and religious studies and outstanding collections of rare books, Bibles and manuscripts.
Underwood Law Library, serving Dedman School of Law, is the largest private law library in the Southwest.
DeGolyer Library is devoted to Western Americana, Texana, the U.S./Mexico borderlands and railroad and business history.
Hamon Arts Library houses materials relevant to the visual, performing and communication arts in support of Meadows School of the Arts. Its archives include the G. William Jones Film and Video Collection and the Jerry Bywaters Special Collections.
The Business Information Center in Cox School of Business provides specialized library research resources, reference and instruction services, and innovative information technology solutions.