Southern Methodist University
SMU
Libraries and special collections

Library GraphicThe University’s 10 libraries house the largest private collection of research materials in the Southwest, with nearly three million volumes. Main libraries include:

Fondren Library Center – SMU’s largest library has a general collection of more than one million volumes.

Bridwell Library – The theology school library houses one of the nation’s finest religious studies research collections and outstanding collections of rare books, Bibles and manuscripts.

Underwood Law Library – The law school library is the largest private law library in the Southwest.

DeGolyer Library – DeGolyer is devoted to Western Americana, Texana, the U.S./Mexico borderlands and railroad and business history.

Hamon Arts Library – Hamon houses materials on various art forms, including the G. William Jones Film/Video Collection and Jerry Bywaters Special Collections focusing on art of the Southwest.

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