Getting to Hamersly Library Hamersly Library is located in the center of the Western Oregon University campus on Monmouth Avenue. See the university’s maps, directions, accessibility, and parking information. Parking Permit, meter, and correct lot requirements are enforced Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. These requirements are not enforced after 6 p.m. on weekdays, on […]
Computer Workstation Use Policy Hamersly Library provides access to the reference area workstations for educational purposes including reference, research and class assignments. The Library adheres to Western’s policy for Acceptable Use of Computing Resources. Primary Users Students, faculty and staff of Western Oregon University are considered primary users and will be given priority in the […]
Test Collection This is a restricted use collection consisting of more than 125 tests covering education, special education, physical education, sociology, psychology, and criminal justice. In addition to the tests listed here, there is a group of special education tests which are only available by arrangement with the special education faculty. Please ask for assistance […]
Library access for students not currently registered for classes Students who require library privileges during a term of non-course enrollment (for example, during thesis research or to finish incompletes) need to pay the $50 Continuing Access Fee. Lori Pagel in the library can charge this fee to your account, or request the charge (detail code […]
In general, here’s what you need to know for borrowing equipment: WOU photo ID is required for each equipment checkout. If you have barcode-only ID, a government-issued photo ID must accompany it. You are responsible for caring for and securing the equipment while it is checked out to you. This includes knowing the due date; […]
Food, drink and tobacco Leave No Trace. The library has adapted the following Leave No Trace principles of outdoor ethics to its food and drink guidelines.* The primary goal is to ensure both the comfort of library users and a long life for library collections, furnishings, and equipment. Plan accordingly: If you do carry in […]
Copyright Policy It is the intent of Library and Media Services at Western Oregon University to adhere to the provisions of the U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, United States Code Sec. 101 et seq.). Although there continues to be new controversy regarding interpretation of copyright law, this policy represents a sincere effort to operate legally. […]
NoodleTools NoodleTools is an online tool that helps you generate an APA, MLA, or Chicago/Turabian, formatted citation list. WOU’s subscription allows you to use your WOU email (make sure to use @mail.wou.edu!) to create an account that links to your Google drive and documents for easy storage and collaboration. American Psychological Association (APA) 7th Style Aid The […]