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EWU Libraries Services Shifting from WSU’s Health Sciences Library
EWU Libraries no longer has a presence at WSU’s Health Sciences Library (formerly known as the Spokane Academic Library.) What does this mean for EWU students, staff, and faculty? You may: Continue to use Health Sciences Library public spaces, computers and resources during staffed library hours using the same opportunities WSU affords to community members.…
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Proctoring Services Hosted by EWU Libraries
May 3, 2022 by Amy Laskowski
EWU Libraries is offering test proctoring (supervised testing) services. Proctoring is available Sunday – Thursday, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Students may initiate a proctoring request, but instructors must complete and submit the request (via form) at least three weekdays in advance in order for the test to be scheduled. Proctoring staff will contact the…
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EWU Libraries Provides Students Easy Access to High-quality Equipment
May 2, 2022 by Amy Laskowski
Laptops, cameras, projectors, iPads and hotspots are a few of the items available to EWU students through the Libraries’ Equipment Checkout Services. This service, made possible by a partnership with the Student Tech Fee Committee and Information Technology Department, is facilitated through the library accounts and borrowing system. Equipment Checkout Services provides EWU a controlled,…
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The EWU Curriculum Center at the JFK Library
April 16, 2022 by Amy Laskowski
The Curriculum Center collection serves not only EWU Education and Children’s Studies students and faculty, but also local teachers, homeschooling families, and other members of the community.
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Speed Relating: Building Community Through Coffee & Conversation
by Amy Laskowski
Join us for this EWU Diversity and Inclusion Week Event! Date: Wednesday, April 20, 2022 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: JFK Library Lobby Speed Relating is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to connect over free Thomas Hammer coffee and have open conversations with a variety of individuals representing diverse identities, professions,…
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Director’s Message, January 2022
December 16, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
Greetings! My name is Kelly Evans, I am the new Director of the School of Libraries at the EWU Libraries and Learning Commons. I have been a librarian here for eight years. What makes EWU an amazing place is our student community. EWU Libraries and Learning Commons librarians and staff provide a student-first service culture…
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Life During COVID Student Submission Drawing
by Amy Laskowski
“…if nothing else, I hope that my story will at least prove to be a source of inspiration for those who seek to persevere through tough times. The last year + plus has been anything but normal and for me, it has been an absolute… Living hell.” –Nathan Weeks, EWU Music major This…
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EWU Libraries, By the Numbers, 2020 – 2021
October 22, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
Despite limited hours and barriers to physical access during the pandemic, our collections and services were readily available during the 20-21 school year. Users took full advantage! 228,763 online journals, magazines, & newspapers viewed or downloaded 114,195 library research subject or course guides visits 5,436 ebook chapters downloaded 14,748 Kanopy streaming videos played 5,102 books…
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Library Services During Covid: A TImeline
September 22, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
See how library and learning commons services paused, powered back on, and continue to evolve during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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JFK Library Reopening All Floors for Summer Quarter, 2021
June 28, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
Beginning Monday, June 21, all three floors of the JFK Library will be open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. While our materials reserve & pickup services will continue throughout Summer Quarter, we invite you to come browse and select materials from the shelves, and enjoy your favorite study spaces! (Single occupant study rooms will…
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