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Mid-Summer Hours
- Sunday
- Closed
- Monday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Thursday
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Friday
- 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Saturday
- Closed
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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Library Hours Change
The Hooley-Bundschu Library is open 5 days a week during the summer for Avila students, staff, faculty & guests.
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Free News Subscription
The library provides a free subscription to the Wall Street Journal for Avila students, staff and faculty! Use the link below to get started.
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Frequently Used Resources
Call to schedule a tour to get the most out of all our resources.
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