Welcome New and Returning Students, Faculty, and Staff

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Western Libraries is here to help you start the new academic year off right by offering students, faculty, and staff a wide range of services and support. 

Western Students

Western students can get help with research, reading, and writing assistance from the Hacherl Research & Writing Studio, as well as math and science GUR tutoring from the Tutoring Center, both onsite in the library or online. You can also access online tutorials, e-books, articles and databases, and other video resources at any time. And, you can borrow books and materials and access supplemental course readings for your classes that your instructors place on reserve. When inside the library buildings, there are a variety of spaces to fit your needs, whether you are looking for a quiet spot to study, or you are in search of a place to collaborate. Check out “Find a Space” to locate your perfect spot! 

Western Faculty & Staff 

Western Libraries supports the scholarship and curricular needs of faculty and staff by providing access to library collections and direct assistance through: 

Western faculty and staff can also use the library engagement calendar,  which includes helpful information about submitting course reserves requests, requesting workshops, and accessing a range of library services and resources.

Connect with your Subject Team 

Did you know Western Libraries has a Subject Teams program focused on specific disciplines and subject affinities? Librarians work as a team to better meet your needs, and every student at Western in a program or major may contact their own Subject Team for specialized academic assistance. For faculty and staff at Western, librarians on your team can collaborate with you on collection development, course reserves, understanding copyright, and exploring resources to expand and enhance assignments. To learn more or to discuss how we can better support your research, assignment development, or other project, simply contact your Subject Team

Contact Us 

Western Washington University Libraries welcomes you and we hope you will explore how we can support your teaching, learning, and research needs and interests! Need more information or have questions? You can reach us by phone: (360) 650-3084 / text: (360) 797-5910 / chat: askus.library.wwu.edu / or email: library.circulation@wwu.edu

Recent News

Online Resources & Support for Students & Instructors

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Western Libraries has a plethora 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.

Group Study Room Reservation System Coming Soon

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A new system that will allow students to reserve library group study rooms is coming this summer!

Spring 2024 Subscriptions Update

The Western Libraries has finalized the outcomes of the 2023-24 subscription review process. These changes, most of which will take effect on January 1, 2025, are part of an ongoing effort to ensure that the university’s portfolio of journal, database, and e-book subscriptions remains dynamic and relevant.

Open Studio for Current & Prospective Graduate Students

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Open Studio is a casual weekly meetup held in the ISB Collaborative Space, offering graduate students a great way to strengthen independent skills and structure regular work time while also connecting with other graduate students.