Online Catalog
Books and other HPU library materials in a web browser interface, including
the materials of the Abilene Christian, Hardin-Simmons, and McMurry university
libraries, and the Abilene Public Library.
Al Tucker
Research Room
The Al Tucker Research Room is a collection of books and materials relating
to Dr. Tucker's research in Colonial America and Southwest Texas. Of special
interest is his research into education in the Big Bend region including photos,
interviews, and more. Anyone is welcome to use the room, but all visitors
must check in at the Circulation Desk.
Heart Of Texas
Literature Center
The H.O.T. Literature Center is a cooperative project of educators and library
media specialists that publishes a quarterly journal of critical reviews and
maintains a collection of newly published children's books.
For more information, contact Patsy Weeks, Director at (325)649-8606 or email:
pweeks@hputx.edu
Curriculum
Library
The Curriculum Library is provided for students preparing to be teachers
and is located on the top floor. It contains current state-adopted textbooks,
children's literature, and teaching aids. Curriculum Library materials can
be checked out for one week.
Grove Music
Library
The Grove Music Library, located on the top floor, houses music books, scores,
recordings and a listening lab. The library's video collection is also housed
in the Music Library. Hours of operation are posted on the door.
Government Documents
The Library is a depository for selected US Government Documents and are
available for use by the general public. Most Documents are located on the
mezzanine level or in the microfiche cabinets on the 1st floor. If you need
help finding government information, please ask a librarian for assistance!
Library Cards
The first time you use the library, we will attach a barcode to your HPU
ID card. You will need that barcode to check nout materials, access the Internet
within the library, and use the library databases from off-campus. Always
bring your ID card with you when you come to the library. If you don't have
a library barcode on your ID, stop by the library soon!
Fines & Lost Books
The fine for each overdue book is $.10/day. One-Week Reserve books are $.25/day
and Overnight Resevres are $.25/hour. Overdue Interlibrary Loan books are
$.50/day. Any book checked out and not returned within 90 days is considered
lost. The minimum charge for replacing a lost book is $60.00.
You are responsible for the materials checked out on your library card.
Reserves
The faculty often place books and/or articles on reserve for their courses.
These items are located at the Circulation Desk where they may be checked
out or used in the library for a limited period of time as determined by the
faculty member.
Interlibrary Loan
If the HPU Library does not own a book or article that you need, we can
provide you the book or a copy of the article by borrowing it from another
library. Get the online form here!
New Books
A list of books and other materials recently added to the HPU Library.
COMING SOON!
Journals at HPU
An alphabetical listing of all the magazines and journals currently housed
at the HPU Library.
Library Hours
2004
| Mon. |
7:45am - 11pm |
| Tues. |
7:45am - 11pm |
| Wed. |
7:45am - 11pm |
| Thurs. |
7:45am - 11pm |
| Fri. |
7:45am - 5pm |
| Sat. |
12pm - 5pm |
| Sun. |
3pm - 10pm |
Interlibrary
Loan 