These encompass books, periodicals and the official records and relevant historical material of the Synod of Virginia and its constituent presbyteries and churches. Inclusive dates of the collection are 1949 to present. A catalog of Audio Cassettes, Videotapes, 16mm Films, 1992. Over 16,000 audio cassette titles - including sermons, lectures, music , plays, Greek and Hebrew language studies and Bible studies. Importantly, also the Reinhold Niebuhr and Paul Tillich audio tape collection.
Most audio cassettes are available for loan.
The Niebuhr and Tillich tapes are available for sale only. All of these collections are cataloged in the library's public catalog. The vertical files cover a broad range of topics, most with a religious slant. Just a few of the areas and formats covered include social issues, abortion, African American religion, planned parenthood, peace and justice issues, course syllabi and societies and organizations. This collection is cataloged by subject.