General Frequently Asked Questions
Library Stats
- 21 miles of shelving in the JFK Library
- 1.5 million items
- 750,000 titles
- 30,000+ online or print periodicals
- 14,400 videos/DVDs
- 100+ electronic databases
- 200 laptops for check-out
- Around 100 public computer stations in the JFK Library, 14 in the Spokane Academic Library
- 1,270 seats
- 12 group study rooms in the JFK Library, 5 in the Spokane Academic Library
- 1 coffee shop in the JFK Library, and the Fresh Plate Cafe is one floor below their library
- Wireless access throughout the JFK and Spokane Academic Library
When is the library open?
JFK Library hours fall/winter/spring quarters (subject to change):
Monday-Thursday ----7:30am to midnight
Friday -----------------7:30am to 6:00pm
Saturday -------------10:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday ---------------1:00pm to midnight
Spokane Academic Library hours fall/winter/spring quarters (subject to change):
Monday-Thursday ----7:30am to 9:00pm
Friday -----------------7:30am to 5:00pm
Saturday --------------9:00pm to 5:00pm
Sunday ---------------10:00am to 6:00pm
Where is the library?
- JFK Library on the Cheney campus is on the Mall, directly across from Patterson Hall
- Spokane Academic Library on the Spokane campus is on the 2nd floor of the Academic Center
- Online at http://www.ewu.edu/library
Where can I study?
- At study carrels and tables scattered throughout the libraries
- In the JFK Library, in group study rooms: 7 on the Lower Level and 5 on the Upper Level
- In the Spokane Academic Library, in 5 group study rooms
- In the JFK Library, assigned lockable carrels for students working on their thesis; contact Circulation Desk at 359-7888 or email ewu.circulation@ewu.edu for availability
How can I check out a laptop or other equipment?
- In the JFK Library, go to the Lower Level Services Desk to check out a laptop, digital camera, projector, etc.
- In the Spokane Academic Library, go to the Circulation Desk to check out a laptop. (For other equipment, you'll have to come to the JFK Library.)
How can I organize and cite my sources?
Use RefWorks, an online citation management system. With it you can import citations from databases, organize into folders, and format in-text citations and bibliographies in any style.
How can I get more help with my research?
- For personalized consultations in the JFK Library, contact the Reference Desk on the Main Level to speak with one of our librarians, or call 359-2263.
- Set up an appointment with the librarian assigned to your subject area.
- For personalized consultations in the Spokane Academic Library, contact the Circulation Desk, or call 358-7930.
- To chat, email or schedule an appointment with a librarian, go to Ask a Librarian.
How can I get more help with my writing?
Contact the Writers' Center. You will need to make an appointment with them, but they can meet face-to-face or virtually.
For more frequently asked questions, see the general FAQ.