Vision Statement
Our vision is to redefine the landscape of learning, to break down barriers between disciplines, and to empower generations of lifelong learners to engage with the world thoughtfully, critically, and compassionately. We envision a dynamic hub that seamlessly integrates traditional scholarship with emerging digital frontiers and interactive learning environments.
Library's Mission
Belmont Libraries are an essential partner in the University’s mission to engage and transform the world. We will be a catalyst for the discovery, creation, and dissemination of knowledge by supporting Belmont community members:
- As individuals
- By creating welcoming, inclusive, and secure environments for study, research, and collaboration that foster intellectual freedom and the open exchange of ideas.
- As scholars
- By providing stewardship of digital, print, archival, human, and other resources paired with expertise that empowers research, teaching, and interaction with a complex information ecosystem.
- As inquirers
- By cultivating connections, fostering a spirit of curiosity and exploration, and encouraging the campus community to continuously seek knowledge.
- As agents of hope
- By empowering the campus community to leverage information skills as tools for advocacy, activism, and community engagement, driving meaningful change in local and global contexts.
Lila D. Bunch Library (the main University library) occupies 56,108 square feet of space and houses four floors of resources, seating for 500 students, a circulation lobby, study rooms, 70 public access computers, a music library and media center, two special collections rooms, and two atriums. The library provides access to printers, including a large format printer, copy machines, and book and image scanners. It also includes co-curricular spaces and offices such as the Leu Art Gallery, the Gallery of Iconic Guitars, the GPS Office, and the Teaching Center.
The building is open on a 24/5 schedule from Sunday evening through Friday evening and on Saturdays during the academic year. Library services and resources provided include in-person and live chat research help, research appointments, online video tutorials, and a robust information literacy program.
The Lila D. Bunch Library collection includes access to approximately 369,000 items, including over 260,000 ebook titles, and carries subscriptions to hundreds of databases and full-text periodical titles online. Access to the library's electronic collections are available from on or off campus for Belmont students, faculty, and staff.
The library's physical collection includes over 12,000 music CDs, 17,000 scores, and archival journal content in our collection of 30,000+ microfiche documents.
Visit us at library.belmont.edu