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Holy family university : Welcome to the Library!

About Us

For policies, staff and other Library information, click here!

Have a question? Reach a librarian by phone, email, or chat so we can help you as soon as possible!

  • Phone: 267-341-3315
  • Email: reference@holyfamily.edu  
  • Chat: Click the Chat button on bottom of the homepage.

Begin your research on the library web page. You may be prompted to enter your HFU credentials when accessing certain resources from off-campus. You should experience ease of access while on-campus.

  • Locate articles using our Research Databases.
  • If you are not prompted to enter your credentials, please contact us. 
  • For information about Citing Sources, click here. 

Can't find the book you are looking for? Navigate here for information about Interlibrary Loan Requests.

Summer 2025 Hours | Philadelphia Library 

Monday 7:30 A.M TO 11 P.M.
Tuesday 7:30 A.M TO 11 P.M.
Wednesday 7:30 A.M TO 11 P.M.
Thursday 7:30 A.M TO 11 P.M.

Friday

7:30 A.M. TO 6 P.M.

Saturday 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M.
Sunday 3:00 P.M. TO 11 P.M.

Special Holiday Hours

  • Labor Day (09/01): CLOSED
  • Indigenous Peoples’ Day (10/13): CLOSED
  • Fall Break (10/14): 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Thanksgiving (11/26): 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
  • Thanksgiving (11/27 -11/30): CLOSED

Other end-of-semester hours to be announced!

Newtown Campus

The Newtown LRC has closed. Library research consultations are available by appointment, either in person or virtually. To make an appointment please schedule here or email reference@holyfamily.edu or call 267-341-3315 .

The Holy Family University Archives, located in the Library on the Northeast Philadelphia Campus, was established in accordance with the mission, goals, and objectives of the university to provide administrative support and information services to members of the university community and others interested in the history and development of Holy Family University. It was founded in 1973 and chartered by the Board of Directors in 1991.

  • To make an appointment with trained archivists, contact us via phone, email or visit the library front desk.
    • Phone: 267-341-3414 / 267-341-3311
    • Email: archives@holyfamily.edu
  • To request scans of archival records, fill out this form.
  • To make a donation, fill out this form.

For more information about the University Archives, click here.

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