Borrowing
Circulation & Reserves
- 2nd Floor Haggard
- (360) 650-3084
- library.circulation@wwu.edu

Alternatives
If we don't have the materials you need, you can
Borrowing Library Materials
- Your Western Card is your library card!
- Loan periods, fines, & fees
- Pay Library Fees or Fines
Reserves
Guests
Not affiliated with Western? You can still use the library and borrow materials!
Guest Library Access
WWU does not provide internet access or access to electronic subscription databases to guest members
Want to browse the library?
- We are open and you are welcome to visit us.
Want to check out items?
- Whatcom One borrowing is a free reciprocal borrowing agreement between Bellingham public Library, Whatcom County Library System, & WWU. Whatcom One borrowers can borrow from any of these libraries and in some circumstances, pickup materials at another library.
- Community cards can be purchased at the circulation desk for a cost of $25 / year. Privileges include a 6 week loan period and the abilityt o place holds on items.
- Reciprocal Borrowing with other Northwest Colleges and Universities. Students, faculty, and staff from 4 location colleges (WCC, NWIC, BTC, and SVC) and the 38 Summit Colleges and University can borrow materials from WWU Libraries.
Contact us for any questions or additional ways to become a member.
- 2nd floor Haggard Hall
- (360) 650-3084
- library.circulation@wwu.edu
How to Pay your Library Fees
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Step 1: Go to the OneSearch -My Library Card page to view your fines and fees.
- Step 2: Determine the amount of your fine or fee. Remember this amount for Step 3.
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Step 3: Go to the Cashnet Payment Page to pay your fine.
- Step 4: Enter the amount from your OneSearch My Account page into the relevant box.
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Step 5: Follow the instructions to complete transaction.
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Step 6: Upon completion of your payment, exit and return to Western Libraries.