Hooley-Bundschu Library and Learning Commons

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Spring Library Hours

Sunday
1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Monday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am – 11:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

The Hooley-Bundschu Library and Learning Commons is a modern reference center for the University and the south Kansas City community. Our collection contains more than 32 databases and more than 40,000 books. We also offer private study rooms, PCs and iMac computers, and state-of-the-art classroom spaces. Tutoring Services, the Writing Center, and the Martha Smith, CSJ, Ph.D. Archives & Research Center are also located in the library.

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Database of the Month

Looking for education and teaching resources? ERIC (Education Resources Information Center) offers articles, books, curriculum guides, dissertations and more. All results can be found in the ERIC database, or in Avila's Search Everything.

A row of students using the public computers inside the Learning Commons

Closed for Easter

The library will be closed over the Easter weekend, from March 29-31. The library's online resources will still be available. If you need assistance, consider using this page's chat service.

The Avila library will be closed for Easter from 3/29 through 3/31, reopening on 4/1.

Spring Library Hours

The library is open to 7 days a week during the semester, and is open late Monday-Thursday. Please contact us if you have questions or need help planning your visit.

Hooley-Bundschu Library & Learning Commons Spring Hours: Monday-Thursday 8 AM - 11 PM, Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, Saturday 1 PM - 5 PM, Sunday 1 PM - 9 PM.

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Whether you need research assistance, help finding a good book, or just have a question, your Avila librarians are here to help. Make a Navigate appointment, or stop by the front desk.

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