Find Print and Online Books.
Use this page to find books from the Avila Library and MOBIUS collections. Looking for articles or journals? Visit our Find an Article page to explore additional collections.
Expand Your Search
Can’t find the book you need at Avila? Search MOBIUS to request books from more than 70 partner libraries throughout Missouri and beyond. Since it includes resources from institutions like the University of Missouri system, MOBIUS significantly expands the resources available to you. Requests are free, and most items arrive within a week. You can place MOBIUS requests through the MOBIUS catalog, or you can contact the library to have a librarian place a request for you.
Find Books by Collection
The Avila Library offers access to thousands of print books and hundreds of thousands of eBooks. Explore our collections below to find the format that best meets your needs.
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Start Here: Library Catalog
The Hooley-Bundschu Library & Learning Commons includes a print collection of over 35,000 books.
Checking Out Materials
- Place holds through the Library Catalog or contact a librarian for assistance.
- Books may be brought to the Circulation Desk for checkout. If you need assistance locating a title, library staff are happy to help.
- A valid Avila ID card or government-issued photo ID is required to check out materials.
- If a book isn’t available at Avila, try placing a MOBIUS request.
Start Here: eBook Collection (contains all collections below)
Academic eBooks
- eBook Academic Collection
- eBook Community College Collection
- eBook Education Collection
- eBook Medical Collection
General Interest eBooks
Start Here: eBook Collection (contains all collections below)
Children’s and Young Adult eBook Collections
- Book Collection Nonfiction: Elementary School Edition
- Book Collection Nonfiction: Middle School Edition
- Book Collection Nonfiction: High School Edition
- eBook K-8 Collection
- eBook High School Collection
- MAS Reference eBook Collection
- Primary Search Reference eBook Collection
- Middle Search Reference eBook Collection
- Science Reference eBook Collection
Interlibrary Loan
If you can’t find the book you need through Avila or MOBIUS, we may be able to borrow it from another library through Interlibrary Loan (ILL). This service is available to current Avila students, faculty, and staff, and most requests are fulfilled at no cost.
Contact A Librarian
Contact
Thomas Pfeifer, MLIS, Library Director
P: (816) 501-2912 / E: thomas.pfeifer
Contact
Tara Fuller, Evening/Weekend Supervisor
P: (816) 501-3621 / E: tara.fuller