Over the course of several years, the index grew to contain approximately 8000 cards. In 1993 this file was entered into a computer database, permitting access by author, title, subject, and other criteria. Since 1993 the index has consistently grown in size, diversity, and quality. All items indexed are available in the Vick Library. VLI took a major step forward in 2000 when it was made searchable through a powerful Web interface.
Future plans call for the expansion of the database and the indexing of additional media.
However, the index provides access to a wide variety of documents, including many written by non-Christians. Particular subject strengths of VLI include Baptist history and practice, missions, Christian living, theology, church ministry, and office work.