The Daylight Lounge at Western Libraries

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The Daylight Lounge at Western Libraries

The Daylight Lounge Collection connects students, staff, faculty, and community members to books and DVDs that encourage an appreciation of reading, promote life-long learning, and provide comfort and relaxation.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is the Daylight Lounge?

The Daylight Lounge is a curated collection of popular reading and audio-visual materials available for checkout. This space provides an escape from the normal day to day academic grind. Come and enjoy our comfy furniture!

Where is the Daylight Lounge? How do I get there?

The Daylight Lounge is located on the second floor of Wilson. See floor plan.

What goes in the Daylight Lounge?

Books and movies you want to read or see, not ones you have to. We keep the space dynamic by selecting items that were released in the past year and a half, are award winners, or are just plain popular. Here you might also find some oldies but goodies that are back by popular demand. See the full collection development guidelines.

How can I make a suggestion for the Daylight Lounge?

You can make a suggestion using our simple webform. All you need to know is the title of the book or movie, but additional information is helpful. If you would like to suggest a title that does not fit the Daylight Lounge guidelines, please use the general purchase request form.

What happens to my suggestion?

Once a suggestion is submitted, it is reviewed by the Daylight Lounge Team to determine if it follows the collection development guidelines. If approved, materials are ordered quarterly. To see if your suggestion was approved, visit the Daylight Lounge!

What if I have more questions?

Email the Daylight Lounge Team: daylightlounge@wwu.edu

Suggest an item for the Daylight Lounge!