Archive: stories

Do you have a lived experience unlike others you know? Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, stereotyped, or marginalized? Are you interested in sharing your story in a series of casual conversations, in a safe, supportive, and meaningful way? Learn more about becoming a Human Book in our Human Library event, part of EWU’s Diversity and…

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.…

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…

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,…

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.

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,…

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…

“…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…

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…

See how library and learning commons services paused, powered back on, and continue to evolve during the COVID-19 Pandemic.