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Thanks for helping the library!

Posted on June 16, 2014 1837 views
A big thank you to everyone who took our recent survey about your use of social media and mobile devices. In all, we heard from 448 members of the WOU community (mostly students). The winners of the drawings associated with the survey were: Dutch Bros. gift cards: Jordan Westlund, Alyssa Dionne, Emily Eby, and Ashley Flores Grand prize ASUS Transformer [more…]
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New library system coming in June

Posted on May 7, 2014 1724 views
For the first time in over two decades, the library is transitioning to a new library management system. This system handles important library functions like circulation, ordering, and cataloging physical materials, as well as the many electronic materials that we own or license, such as databases, ebooks, and ejournals. The system also includes Primo, the [more…]
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The library is offering a *new course* starting Fall Term

Posted on May 6, 2014 906 views
Attention students! Starting next fall (Fall Term 2014) your favorite librarians are teaching a new course. LIB 225: Advanced Research for College, Work, and Life bridges the gap between the basic-level research you did in you 100-level introductory courses, and the advanced-level research that is expected of you in 300 and 400 level courses. [wpspoiler name=”More [more…]
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Stream videos for class or fun with ‘Films on Demand’

Posted on April 15, 2014 1378 views
Watch online streaming videos about everything from biographies of famous musicians to the history of unions in the U.S. to tips for writing fiction from famous writers (and much more!) for free. Use the videos in Films on Demand for class, to learn something new, or just to satisfy your curiosity. Films On Demand is almost like [more…]
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New Spring Term Library Exhibits

Posted on April 8, 2014 869 views
Our Spring 2014 exhibits include: Maple Hall: Celebrating 100 Years Dedicated in 1914 as the first campus gymnasium, Maple Hall celebrates 100 years of service to the Western Oregon University campus. This exhibit features the many activities and people associated with Maple Hall. Through its evolution as a gymnasium, student recreation center, ROTC training, and dance studio, Maple Hall remains a place [more…]
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Get Spring Break reading suggestions

Posted on March 13, 2014 904 views
Do your Spring Break plans include lying on a beach, couch, or [you fill in the blank] with a good book? Need some ideas for what to read? Fill out this short form and your WOU librarians will get back to you with a book or three you might like!       (Photo: “couple [more…]
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The ‘Find it @ WOU’ button is your friend

Posted on March 5, 2014 2774 views
Doing research for that final paper? Then you’ve probably come across the ‘Find it @ WOU’ button. Often, students are confused about what it does, but it’s a powerful tool that can get you to the articles you need no matter where they’re located. So, it’s worth checking out! [wpspoiler name=”More about ‘Find it @ [more…]
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WOU’s history is at your fingertips!

Posted on February 17, 2014 1202 views
University Archives (located in Hamersly) houses a treasure trove of WOU materials dating back to our founding in 1856. Some of these items are digitized and available online, such as past yearbooks and letters from early Monmouth settlers. Some are physical and can be accessed by contacting Archives staff, such as student scrapbooks from the [more…]
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Hamersly is home to WOU’s new English Tutoring Center

Posted on January 28, 2014 872 views
Could you use some English language help? The new English Tutoring Center is here for you with free drop-in tutoring sessions. You don’t need an appointment, just come to room 228 in the library around 7pm, Monday-Thursday to sign up for a slot. Whether you need help to understand your written assignment instructions and/or course readings, comprehend [more…]