A recent library addition has doubled WSU s library capacity. The University Libraries are an integral part of the WSU educational experience. The libraries hold over three million books, journals, electronic resources, newspapers, microforms, technical reports, maps, manuscripts, art prints, and photographs and other publications support WSU's commitment to teaching, research, and public service. The Libraries share an integrated online system called Griffin with Eastern Washington University. Griffin indexes the library holdings of both institutions and provides access to a wide assortment of electronic indexes and full-text databases, electronic journals and electronic books.
Reference librarians provide personal assistance to users.
For the most part, collections are maintained in easily accessible, open-stack arrangements or as remotely accessible electronic materials. Abundant study facilities are available. Special service programs include instruction in library use nd co-operative relationships with other other libraries including Cascade a statewide catalog and interlibrary lending service. The George B. Brain Education Library in Cleveland Hall offers a wide range of materials and services to meet research and instructional needs of the College of Education. The collections of the George W. Fischer Agricultural Sciences Branch Library in Johnson Hall Annex emphasize support for the plant and entomological sciences.