On April 12, 2015, the new facilities of the BRI Research Library were dedicated during a special service at the General Conference Spring Council. On the same occasion the exhibition From Eden to Eden on permanent display at the General Conference headquarters and the new facilities of the Ellen White Estate were also dedicated. Gerhard Pfandl was honored for his commitment and service to the library. This library contains books, periodicals, and other scholarly resources in printed and electronic formats for use by the BRI staff and authorized visitors.