The Overton Memorial Library provides access to information resources to support the curriculum and research needs of HCU’s students, faculty and staff. We facilitate lifelong learning within the HCU community by teaching the information literacy skills necessary to locate, evaluate, and use information. The Library provides information, which can be used by individuals in the Shoals and surrounding area.

 

Overton Memorial Library recognizes that our catalog and resource descriptions contain language that reflects the biases, norms, and perspectives of the time in which they were created. In particular, for resources about persons and groups, this language is often outdated and harmful. These descriptions also incorporate controlled vocabularies, such as the Library of Congress Subject Headings, which include some headings (e.g., Indians of North America), that are offensive or inappropriate. We use international standards for description, but support and actively participate in efforts to update and change these practices as we strive for descriptions that are inclusive, respectful, and do not cause harm.

Hours

Overton Memorial Library is open Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm and 12:00 to 4:30 on Saturdays with the following exceptions:

  • OML is closed on most national holidays, and may be closed or open for reduced hours during Heritage Christian campaign weeks, break weeks, and select weeks during the summer.
  • Closed Sundays

If making a trip to use OML, please call ahead to verify the hours of availability.