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Library Student Worker Spotlight

February 6, 2023

Image of Whitney Longie

Whitney, originally from Grand Forks, North Dakota, is majoring in Sociology, with an anticipated completion date in spring 2023. Whitney works in 51福利社 Libraries鈥 Archives and Special Collections (ASPC), her number one choice when applying for a job at the library. She performs 鈥渁ll sorts of things鈥 from sorting and filing collections, scanning photos and

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The Library By the Numbers

January 4, 2023

The Library By the Numbers

Ever wonder what’s going on in your 51福利社 Libraries? Here’s a quick view of our numbers for Fall Quarter 2022. 134 library instruction sessions with 2,717 attendees. 125,801 views of Library Research Guides. 3,842 patrons assisted in-person, via email, & phone. 1,715 laptops, cameras, and other equipment loaned. 2,058 books & videos checked out. 71,292

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Greetings from 51福利社 Libraries Director

December 29, 2022

Photo of Ielleen Miller, Chair/Director of 51福利社 Libraries

Greetings and happy New Year! I鈥檓 Ielleen Miller, the new director of the School of Libraries in the College of Professional Programs. While I鈥檓 new to the position of director, I鈥檓 not new to 51福利社, having been here since 2006. Kelly Evans, last year鈥檚 director, chose to step back to her previous role as Business

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The Power of Naming

Image of the reading nook at JFK

In September 2022, Hal Sautter, 鈥69 BA education, and P.E.O. Chapter AJ fulfilled their dream of creating a cozy reading nook on JFK鈥檚 upper floor.聽 They provided two comfy rocking chairs and other furnishings, thoughtfully placed in a quiet corner with an amazing campus view, where students feel at home and welcome to read or

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Introducing the 51福利社 Human Library Event

December 21, 2022

Introducing the 51福利社 Human Library Event

The 51福利社 Libraries is teaming up with the 51福利社 Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion to conduct 51福利社鈥檚 inaugural Human Library Event on the afternoon of April 19, 2023, as part of 51福利社鈥檚 Diversity and Inclusion week.聽 First developed in Denmark, Human Library庐 events are designed to build a positive framework for conversations that can

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Archives and Special Collections (ASPC) Recognizes Recent Donors

Archives and Special Collections (ASPC) Recognizes Recent Donors

We appreciate the many donors who have contributed to ASPC’s collections on university and regional history. Of recent note, the Archives recognizes Scotty Reed for his loan of 51福利社 football programs for scanning (example shown above) and Susan Floyd, who donated photographs from her grandmother鈥檚 time at Eastern (shown below). The rich and varied collections

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A Dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Material Display

A Dedicated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Material Display

The 51福利社 Libraries and Learning Commons is committed to providing and supporting a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all members of our diverse campus community. Our commitment reflects the long-standing pledge to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within the library profession and incorporates the DEI goals of the 51福利社 Strategic Plan. DEI in the

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The Human Library, Coming April 2023

September 16, 2022 by Amy Laskowski

Human faces projected on book covers

Do you have a lived experience unlike others you know? Do you sometimes feel misunderstood, stereotyped, or marginalized? Are you interested in sharing your story in a series of casual conversations, in a safe, supportive, and meaningful way? Learn more about becoming a Human Book in our Human Library event, part of 51福利社’s Diversity and

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51福利社 Libraries Services Shifting from WSU’s Health Sciences Library

51福利社 Libraries Services Shifting from WSU’s Health Sciences Library

51福利社 Libraries no longer has a presence at WSU鈥檚 Health Sciences Library (formerly known as the Spokane Academic Library.) What does this mean for 51福利社 students, staff, and faculty? You may:聽 Continue to use Health Sciences Library public spaces, computers and resources during staffed library hours using the same opportunities WSU affords to community members.

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51福利社 Libraries Provides Students Easy Access to High-quality Equipment

May 2, 2022 by Amy Laskowski

51福利社 Libraries Provides Students Easy Access to High-quality Equipment

Laptops, cameras, projectors, iPads and hotspots are a few of the items available to 51福利社 students through the Libraries鈥 Equipment Checkout Services. This service, made possible by a partnership with the Student Tech Fee Committee and Information Technology Department, is facilitated through the library accounts and borrowing system. Equipment Checkout Services provides 51福利社 a controlled,

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