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Brown Library serves students, faculty and visiting scholars as the central place for collaboration and study with assistance from reference librarians, writing center staff and technology specialists. In addition to our internationally known special collections, the library houses ACU Press, Maker Lab and Innovation Foundry.

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Featured News

Friends of ACU Library Dinner to welcome award-winning author Daniel Nayeri

Friends of ACU Library will welcome award-winning author Daniel Nayeri, whose remarkable journey from Iranian refugee to celebrated publisher and writer embodies the transformative power of storytelling, on Feb. 24 in the ACU Brown Library’s Packer Forum.

Landon Saunders

ACU Brown Library launches Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing

The Landon Saunders Center for Joy and Human Flourishing at Abilene Christian University is dedicated to exploring and promoting the essential elements of a joyful and fulfilling life, inspired by the lifelong work and vision of Landon Saunders. We believe that joy and human flourishing are achievable states that can be cultivated through intentional practices, meaningful relationships, and a deeper understanding of the most important questions humans can ask.

Exhibits

Thus Saith the Lord: Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address

Located in the main display area of Special Collections and Archives, Thomas Campbell’s Declaration and Address is one of the rarest literary productions in all of American Christianity. Exhibited here is an exceptionally scarce first printing from 1809 along with specimens from the literature of the Restoration Movement about this foundational document.