Western Libraries

Today's Hours

Main Library (Haggard & Wilson)

8:30am - 4:30pm

10am-4:30pm | Online Only

Closed

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Goltz-Murray Archives Building

8:30am-12pm | 1pm-4:30pm | Appt. Required

Music Library

8am - 5pm

News & Events

Western Libraries has a variety of teaching and learning resources available online 24/7, including a series of eLearning modules and easy-to-digest tutorials that support research and writing.

The Western Libraries has finalized the outcomes of the 2024-25 subscription review process. These changes, most of which will take effect on January 1, 2026, are part of an ongoing effort to ensure that the university’s portfolio of journal, database, and e-book subscriptions remains dynamic and relevant.

Displays & Exhibits

LGBTQ+ Pride with a rainbow
June 2025
| Online Only

Western Libraries is pleased to celebrate Pride and to highlight a selection of items in our collections and partner libraries through Summit, to give voice to the many intersectional identities in the LGBTQ+ community.

Three illustrations side-by-side showing a medieval manuscript with text in Latin script, an illustration of a human silhouette in a nature setting, and an Islamic manuscript with writing in Arabic.
January 7-September 5, 2025
| Special Collections | Wilson 6

Since 2018, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections has significantly enhanced its Rare Book Collection, largely through donations. Strengthening the diversity of the collection has been a top goal, and an impressive array of items from many different times and places have recently been added. A new exhibition features a sampling of these recent acquisitions.

Featured Topics

Haggard Hall Entrance

Having accessible, self-paced, 24/7 support for research and writing can help both busy students and instructors. Western Libraries has a suite of online resources created with this need in mind.

computer keyboard with two hands placed over the keys

The zine collection at Western Libraries is located on the second floor of Wilson in 'The Corner,' and all zines can be borrowed for up to 3 weeks.  

Several zines on a shelf with titles like: "Imposter Syndrome," "Becoming Political: Finding Possibility within Community," and "Frannie the Feminist."

Looking for extra sources for that paper you’re writing? Reviewing materials for an upcoming syllabus? Try ordering what you need through Summit!

Blurred bookstacks in the background behind a logo banner that says "Orbis Cascade Alliance" in purple lettering.

Whether you need help with your thesis statement, finding sources for a research paper, or citations and proofreading, the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio is here for you.

Bright indoor area with tables, chairs, and whiteboards, people in blurred focus. Large sign stating: "Hacherl Research & Writing Studio, WELCOME!"