EARL K. OLDHAM Library

Three students sitting at a wooden table in a library or study area, each engaged in different activities: one on a laptop, one reading a book, and one looking at a phone, with books on the table.

The collection of the Earl K. Oldham Library may be accessed through our online catalog. Access is password protected.  Please contact library staff for login credentials.

Additional Resources

Southwestern baptist theological seminary

ABU’s Earl K Oldham Library and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Roberts Library maintain a Reciprocal Agreement. Under the provisions of this agreement, an ABU student may use the facilities and physical materials of SWBTS’s Roberts Library with specific limitations. Students wishing to borrow materials from the circulating collection of Roberts Library should contact the ABU Librarian for assistance.

Arlington Public Library

All faculty and students of ABU are eligible for a free library card with the Arlington Public Library. Bring proof of attendance or employment to any Arlington Public Library location to get your card. In addition to multiple branches and an extensive collection of physical resources, the Arlington Public Library features over 190 databases and a varied menu of other virtual resources. Students may be particularly interested in Transparent Language Online, a comprehensive, effective, and engaging way to learn over 120 languages. College  Center Plus, College Success Skills, and Career Center Plus are all APL databases worthwhile for ABU students. We encourage you to explore more and take advantage of the opportunities available through the generosity of the City of Arlington.  

Library hours

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday | 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

Wednesday | 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Friday | 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Saturday | 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Summer Hours

Monday-Wednesday | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday |  8:00 am - noon

Friday-Sunday | CLOSED

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