First Year Students and the Libraries

Western Libraries is committed to helping you succeed as a student and we provide resources for every aspect of your time as a student.

We provide help with research, writing, study skills and time management, math and science tutoring, access to books and articles, and technology support, and more. 

Western Libraries consists of two building: Haggard and Wilson. The main floors of Haggard and Wilson are where you will find numerous services and people to help you. 

• Circulation Desk (Haggard Hall): Where you can check out books, find course reserves, pick up items on hold or requested from other Libraries. It's also a good place to go if you don't know where else to go. Contact: library.circulation@wwu.edu, ph: 360-650-3084
• Hacherl Research & Writing Center (Haggard Hall): The Studio provides all kind of research and writing help. They can help develop an inquiry question or plan out your paper, help you find and evaluate sources, and structure your writing. They also help with resumes, scholarship applications, and more. Contact: rws@wwu.edu, ph: 360-650-3219, text: 360 797-5910; Chat with us 
• Student Tech Center (Haggard Hall): All-around technology help. Check out laptops and other technology, including virtual reality, 3D printing, scanning and more. The STC also offers workshops on different types of software and tech. Contact: techcenter@wwu.edu, phone: 350-650-4300
• Tutoring Center (Wilson Library): The Tutoring Center provides tutoring and study skills help. You can find study tables for different topics as well as get one-on-one tutoring for math and science classes. Study Skills support includes time management, reading, test taking, and all-around academic coaching. Contact: toring.center@wwu.edu, phone: (360) 650-3855, Chat with us

Western Libraries has both print books and electronic books. Most physical books are are in Wilson, floors 3-5. We put all of our new arrivals in the Daylight Lounge on the main floor of Haggard. 

Our collection is organized by topic. We use Library of Congress Call Numbers. This means if you are looking for books on a specific topic, you will find them located in the same general collection. While OneSearch can be a great way to locate books online, looking at books can be useful when starting a new project.