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Archives and Special Collections (ASPC) Recognizes Recent Donors
We appreciate the many donors who have contributed to ASPC’s collections on university and regional history. Of recent note, the Archives recognizes Scotty Reed for his loan of EWU football programs for scanning (example shown above) and Susan Floyd, who donated photographs from her grandmother’s time at Eastern (shown below). The rich and varied collections…
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A Dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Material Display
The EWU Libraries and Learning Commons is committed to providing and supporting a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all members of our diverse campus community. Our commitment reflects the long-standing pledge to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the library profession and incorporates the DEI goals of the EWU Strategic Plan. DEI in the…
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Proctoring Services Hosted by EWU Libraries
May 3, 2022 by Amy Laskowski
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…
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EWU Libraries Provides Students Easy Access to High-quality Equipment
May 2, 2022 by Amy Laskowski
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,…
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The EWU Curriculum Center at the JFK Library
April 16, 2022 by Amy Laskowski
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.
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Director’s Message, January 2022
December 16, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
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…
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EWU Libraries, By the Numbers, 2020 – 2021
October 22, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
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…
[Read more]Library Services During Covid: A TImeline
September 22, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
See how library and learning commons services paused, powered back on, and continue to evolve during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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JFK Library Reopening All Floors for Summer Quarter, 2021
June 28, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
Beginning Monday, June 21, all three floors of the JFK Library will be open weekdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. While our materials reserve & pickup services will continue throughout Summer Quarter, we invite you to come browse and select materials from the shelves, and enjoy your favorite study spaces! (Single occupant study rooms will…
[Read more]Spring 2021 Dean’s Message
March 22, 2021 by Amy Laskowski
Continuing to Adapt to a Changing New Normal -Interim Dean Justin Otto Many people talk about the past year as adapting to “the new normal,” but in EWU Libraries we’ve found the new normal to be a constantly evolving state. March 19, 2021 marked the one-year anniversary of when the JFK Library ceased in-person operations…
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