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Harriett K. Hutchens Library - Bolivar Campus

The Harriett K. Hutchens Library supports the academic mission of the university by connecting students, faculty, and staff with information, resources, and expertise. Through curated collections, research assistance, online databases, and shared and private collaborative spaces, we foster critical thinking, lifelong learning, Christian scholarship, and community engagement across disciplines.


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Library Mission Statement

The University Libraries advance the mission of Southwest Baptist University by building collaborative relationships; nurturing scholarship; providing information access and instruction; encouraging curiosity, exploration, discovery, and knowledge creation; and supporting learning in and beyond the university.

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