Hours

Aligning with the seminary's safe reopening plan, the library has resumed regular operating hours. Face masks are recommended.

Library hours vary throughout the semester and academic year depending upon when classes are in session. If the seminary closes or modifies its operating hours (e.g., due to inclement weather or for early holiday closings), the library will follow suit.

Fall 2022 (September 12 - December 16)

Monday 
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday  
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. closed for chapel
12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday - Thursday
8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Saturdays and Sundays:
Closed

Winter Break

Monday, December 19 - Tuesday, December 20
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 21
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 22 - Sunday, January 1, 2023
Closed

Monday, January 2, 2022 - January, 13, 2023
TBD

** Hours are subject to change. Library doors are locked ten minutes prior to closing.

Library Hours for Visitors

While the library welcomes visitors, its resources are intended for the support of theological research and teaching. Building access and resource use is given priority to the library’s regular patrons, including seminary faculty, staff, students and administration, formal guests of the seminary, special researchers, and members of American University and the Washington Theological Consortium.

Visitors are welcome to use the library for theological research during the seminary’s regular business hours:

Monday - Friday:
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

For questions about access at other times, please contact the library.