Category: Library News

This week, EWU celebrates the career of nationally acclaimed author and Eastern grad Jess Walter. The JFK Library is joining in with a display about Jess Walter, his 2020 book The Cold Millions, and the contributions of Walter and other Eastern authors to the literature of the Inland Northwest. Check out out the display in…

  Disability Awareness – Explore books that illuminate diverse disability experiences, promote understanding, and celebrate the voices of people with disabilities. Previous Displays: Banned Books Workplace Diversity Civil Rights & Democracy Immigration/Refugees Neurodiveristy Celebrating Black Music Age Discrimination | Ageism White Privilege, Power, and Supremacy Lives and Experiences of Immigrants and Refugees BIPOC (Black, Indigenous,…

Celebrate the rich tapestry of Black History with our specially curated collection for Black History Month. Explore the profound contributions, struggles, triumphs, and cultural heritage of African Americans through a diverse array of literature. This display honors the voices that have shaped our world and guides readers on a journey of understanding, empathy, and appreciation…

In winter quarter’s “Furniture Lab,” we asked students to test various furniture types and provide feedback. Thank you for your participation! Your comments informed our choices for our new calm study room. Located on the upper floor of JFK, JFK U08 features alternative seating choices (including kneeling, adjustable height, bean bag, ergonomic and wobbling chairs,…

Based on student need and usage patterns, we are happy to open two new group study rooms on the JFK upper floor! Rooms U05 and U07 are now available for walk-up study groups! Need to reserve a room? We’ve got spaces for that – visit the Circulation Desk on the main floor in the lobby…

Announcing New Access to NYTimes.com through EWU Libraries We have subscribed to the New York Times – News Access Academic Pass product, with access to news articles and more! Once registered, students can access NYTimes.com until Dec. 31 of the graduation year they choose. Faculty and staff will have four years of access, after which…

Need a very quiet place to study without phone calls, talking, or audible media use? Look for our silent study areas, located on each floor. Silent study areas are highlighted on building maps, and have posted wall and standing signs throughout the JFK library. Need assistance? Contact the Circulation Desk, open during all hours of operation.…

The JFK Library has undergone a transformation over the summer. Returning students, faculty, and staff visiting the library can look forward to expanded resources, improved organization, greater access to collections, and more designated quiet study and collaborative spaces.  Many of the changes are in response to feedback from the campus community, including faculty who requested…

We are shifting our collections at the JFK Library in an access-improvement project that runs through August 15. If you need assistance locating materials at JFK, please visit the circulation desk on the main floor. We are happy to help! circulation@ewu.edu | 509.359.7888  

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