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Important tips for researching with Google Scholar

Rule #1 of using Google Scholar to do research for your class assignments: never, ever pay for an article. In many cases, links to full text scholarly articles (like the kind that Google Scholar finds) are through subscription sources. But the library already pays for subscriptions to many of these sources already so that you, as a […]

Our building is closed but our services are still strong

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Orders 20-12 and 20-09, the Library building will be closed to the public at the beginning of spring term. However, we are dedicated to serving the WOU community and our remote services are strong! To ensure your academic success, Hamersly Library is continuing and expanding our remote services while the library building is closed to public access. Please continue reading to learn about our remote library hours and services.

Monetary Donations to WOU’s Archives

The WOU Archives is primarily supported by the generosity of donors. We ask public researchers and genealogists to consider a nominal donation to ensure resources are preserved and available now and in the future. All donations, no matter how small, are helpful in preserving resources for now and future generations. Please consider a donation to […]

Cameras, computers, camcorders, and more for checkout

Did you know you can check out a digital camera from Hamersly Library? A laptop for in-library use? A USB microphone? In fact, the library manages over 500 items in its Equipment Lending program. Most equipment has an initial loan of 4 days, with a 3-day renewal possible. A few items have a 4-hour loan. Library […]

Archives & Scholarly Communication

About Together, the library’s archives & scholarly communication units ensure that the scholarship, research, historical records, and creative activities by, about, or in some way related to Western Oregon University is accessible to current and future audiences. Staff and faculty in these units are responsible for Omeka, Technical Services, and University Archives. We are not currently […]

Get text message (SMS) notifications from the library

Hamersly Library is pleased to announce our text message notification system. This service is offered to all students, faculty, and staff, whose devices are able to receive Short Messaging Service (SMS) text messages. It is an opt-in service and will not replace the current email notification system. Currently, several different types of notifications will be sent to users […]

Account Login: Summit Visiting Patrons & Community Users

My Library Check the due date of your items and request renewals for WOU-owned items. Use your WOU Issued barcode or campus ID number as your password (Ask the Checkout Desk if you are uncertain of which to use) as your username and your last name as your password.

Which should I use? VDI or the Terminal Server?

Need to access your H drive from off campus? Need to use specialized programs such as SAS, SPSS, or Photoshop for a class assignment? You can access all these from almost any computer by using a virtual connection. There are two computing environments to connect to: VDI and the Terminal Server. VDI has newer versions of the […]

Announcement: Hamersly Library Learning Commons

WOU’s Dean of Library Services, Dr. Allen McKiel, emailed out the following announcement to campus on Monday about changes coming to Hamersly Library: “There are exciting changes afoot at Hamersly Library. I am delighted to announce that over winter break, we will begin physical modifications to enhance the learning commons environment to better meet the […]