Services for Graduate Students

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
• 1,270 seats
• 12 group study rooms
• 1 coffee shop - Thomas Hammer on the Main Level
• Wireless access throughout the JFK Library

When is the library open?

During fall/winter/spring quarters, the hours are

Monday-Thursday: 7:30am to 10pm

Friday: 7:30am to 4pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: 1pm to 9pm

See Library Hours for more information.

Where is the library?

• JFK Library on the Cheney campus is on the Mall, directly across from Patterson Hall
• Online at http://www.ewu.edu/library

Where can I study?

• At study carrels and tables scattered throughout the library
• In group study rooms: 7 on the Lower Level and 5 on the Upper Level
• 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?

• Go to the Lower Level Services Desk to check out a laptop, digital camera, projector, etc. See Equipment Checkout for a full inventory and more information.

How can I get more help with my research?

• Contact a librarian using our Ask a Librarian chat service.

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.