Harold B. Lee Library

The Harold B. Lee Library is a research library on the Brigham Young University campus with five floors, including two below ground. The structure houses work areas and research collections that serve students and scholars working in many different fields.

The collection started small in an office at Brigham Young Academy during the 19th century. A fire in 1884 destroyed portions of the holdings, but the institution grew significantly afterward and eventually became the major library it is today.

The special collections hold handwritten documents and photographs that document the history of the church and settlement of the western frontier. Visitors can explore primary sources that tell the story of life in this region.

The library welcomes thousands of visitors daily and offers work areas throughout different sections. You will find orientation guides on each floor to help you locate the collections you need.

The building houses one of the largest private collections of religious and historical documents in North America. These materials are accessible to researchers, making it an important destination for specialized study.

Location: Provo

Inception: 1925

Part of: Brigham Young University

Website: http://lib.byu.edu

GPS coordinates: 40.24920,-111.64900

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:59