Collections
The Chan Shun Centennial Library boasts a robust collection of print and electronic books, along with a wide array of journals both in print and online. Start your research journey at library.swau.edu, where you can access librarian assistance, browse our collections, and explore research tutorials.
Our special collections include the Adventist Heritage Center, featuring primary sources on the establishment and growth of the Seventh-day Adventist church, its history in the Southwest, and the development of the town of Keene. The Heritage Center maintains a collection of rare and one-of-a-kind artifacts that cannot be found anywhere else. The Ruth King McKee Curriculum Library supports our education program with K-12 curriculum development materials.
Through TexShare and other partnerships, the library connects scholars to thousands of libraries across the globe. Students and faculty can request materials through our webpage, or they can come into the library to obtain a TexShare borrowers' card for borrowing privileges at the majority of Texas libraries.
Our dedicated staff are here to support research needs with resources, instruction, and personalized consultations both in person and online. All of the library's many resources, including individual and group study spaces, are available in the beautiful library building. Digital items can be accessed by students and faculty from anywhere on Earth thanks to the library's proxy authentication service.