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Using the Library

Guides to using the library for students, alumni, and visiting researchers.

Jacob Lawrence, The Library. Courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum

Research Guides

We’re here to help. Librarians have created research guides for a variety of topics.

The Rt. Rev. Jane Dixon (Suffragan Bishop of Washington, 1992-2002), The Most Rev. Desmond Tutu (Archbishop of Cape Town, 1986-1996), The Very Rev. Martha Horne (Dean of Virginia Theological Seminary, 1994-2007). C/O of Virginia Theological Seminary

Archives & AAEHC

The Archives and African American Episcopal Historical Collection (AAEHC) are open for research.

Bishop Payne Library

Bishop Payne Library

Library Hours
  • Sunday: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
  • Monday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Address: Mailing: 3737 Seminary Road; Street: 3640 Bishop Walker Circle, Alexandria, VA, US, 22304
Phone: (703) 461-1733 (Circulation Desk)
Email: paynelib@vts.edu
Notes:

View the library's visitor policies.

January Term & Spring Semester Library Hours:

January 5 - May 3:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Exceptions:

March 7-8: CLOSED
March 9-13: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
March 14: CLOSED
April 2: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
April 3-6: CLOSED