× We are working remotely to support you! Online and streaming content accessible 24/7. Lobby Service for library materials & equipment pickup, and JFK Study Hall. For details see Library Access for Winter 2020
Having problems requesting items via Summit? Please contact the JFK Circulation Department at 509.359.7888, or ewu.circulation@ewu.edu, or in person on the Main Level.
We are offering several options on how to access books and physical materials at both our John F. Kennedy Library and the Spokane Academic Library. Some information has been listed below or please visit here: https://www.ewu.edu/library/how-to-access-library-resources-during-a-closure/
"In and Out JFK Lobby Services by Appointment: Pick-up reserved non-equipment materials (such as books and DVDs), and check-out and return equipment." Please call the JFK Library at 509.359.7888 or e-mail circulation@ewu.edu to schedule you pick up appointment.
"Drop-in JFK Lobby Services: Return non-equipment material (such as books and DVDs). Access scan and print stations. Thomas Hammer is open for to-go orders."
Our Spokane Academic Library remains closed at this time. However, if you would like to have your reserved materials to be sent there to be picked up, we are offering curbside services. Please call 509-358-7930 or email spok.lib@wsu.edu to schedule curbside pickup appointment.
For those that live outside of the Spokane County, we are offering mailing services. Here is some information regarding that:
"If you have an EWU Libraries account and live outside of Spokane County, you are eligible to have four items sent to you per quarter at no charge. You, as borrower, are responsible for returning the material to EWU Libraries, as well as any associated return costs.
Our suggestions for return:
1) USPS Media Mail (FedEx is a more expensive option).
2) Bring to either JFK Library (Cheney) or Spokane Academic Library.
3) Contact us to see if there is a partner library in your area which may help facilitate your return. Email us circulation@ewu.edu or call 509.359.7888."
The EWU Library Catalog gives you access to all the library's books, videos, CDs, government publications, as well as articles on all subjects.
What’s in the catalog?
How do I search the catalog? | How do I locate an item? | I can't find the specific book or video I want. | How can I get more help?
If you don't have a particular item in mind, type in your keywords as you would in Google, as a string of words.
Know the title or author?
If you know the exact title of the item, type in the title "in quotes" and the last name of the author (if known).
Or
Click Browse in the top bar and type in the title and/or author. (Note: The Browse function only works for EWU holdings of books or videos, not for titles held by other libraries.)
Refining Your Search
Because the EWU Library Catalog has records for all types of resources, you will very likely need to limit your search results. Note all the limiters on the left side, as well as some quick limiters at the top.
Useful limiters:
Mark Your Records
See the push pin icon on the far right (labeled "Keep this item" if you hover over it)?
Click it and it will change the push pin icon and highlight the brief record yellow. You have marked a record temporarily. Click the push pin icon in the top right corner to view your marked records.
The last line of the brief record describes where the item is located.
If the wording is green, that means it is readily available, either online or physically on our shelves at the JFK Library in Cheney or Spokane Academic Library.
If the wording is yellow, that means you'll have to request it. Click Check request options - held by Summit libraries. You must be logged in to request the item -- you'll be prompted to if you aren't already.
Once you are logged in, click the link Place Summit request (4-8 days). The form will ask you:
Click REQUEST. You will be notified via your EWU email address when the item is ready to be picked up.
If the wording is gray, that means either:
I can't find the specific book or video I want.
While the EWU Library Catalog has millions of records, it only will search through the holdings of the 39 Summit libraries. If you can't find a specific book, video, CD, etc., then go to the EWU WorldCat Catalog and re-do your search. WorldCat has records from thousands of libraries worldwide. You may request the item via Interlibrary Loan.
Please contact a reference librarian through our Ask a Librarian chat or send us an e-mail.