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?
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the JFK Library is open for In-and-Out Lobby Services by appointment during the academic quarters (subject to change).
Monday-Friday: 9-5
Patrons can check out or return reserved equipment and non-equipment materials (books, DVD's, etc.).
Other services include accessing scanning or printing stations and Thomas Hammer for to-go coffee orders.
More information can be found here: https://www.ewu.edu/library/how-to-access-library-resources-during-a-closure/
Spokane Academic Library is closed, but remote assistance and curbside pick-up is available. For more information, visit this SAL page.
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?
- Group study rooms are unavailable during COVID-19 restrictions.
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?
- Go to this page [https://www.ewu.edu/library/how-to-access-library-resources-during-a-closure/] to find details on how to reserve equipment and pick it up by appointment.
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?
- Contact a librarian using our Ask a Librarian chat service.
- 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.
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.