lanier theological library (ltl) is a 17,000 sq. ft research library located in northwest houston, texas. the ltl has a capacity of over 100,000 volumes and specializes in archaeology, biblical studies, church history, the dead sea scrolls, egyptology, linguistics, and theology. as of july 2015, its catalog has over 85,000 volumes with daily additions. the ltl is also building a comprehensive periodical collection. in addition, historical documents and museum-quality artifacts are housed in the library, including a first edition, first issue 1611 kjv bible, several exact facsimiles of dead sea scrolls and one original fragment from amos. the ltl was opened to the public in october 2010 by mark lanier, american trial lawyer and founder of the lanier law firm. ltl's operating hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and until 9:00 p.m. on tuesday. the library uses the library of congress classification system and does not allow books to leave the facility.