Library
Ellensburg
James E. Brooks Library, room 206
Mail Stop 7548
509-963-1021
Fax 509-963-3684
www.lib.cwu.edu
See website for how these programs may be used for educational and career purposes.
Faculty and Administration, Deans and Chair
Bonnie MacEwan, MA; interim dean of libraries
Ginny N. Blackson, MLIS; interim associate dean of libraries
Julia Stringfellow, MLIS, MA American history, archives; department chair, university archivist
Professors
Ping Fu, MLIS, MS computer science, MA East Asian studies; head of library technology services
Gerard P. Hogan, MLibr; head of reference, engagement, and instruction
Julia Stringfellow, MLIS, MA American history; head of archives
Mary J. Wise, MLS, MEd; head of music library
Associate Professor
Ginny N. Blackson, MLIS; head of collection development
Elizabeth Brown, MLIS; instruction coordinator
Assistant Professors
Julie Carmen, MLS; research and grants
Aimée Quinn, MLIS; head of government publications
Maureen Rust, MLIS; student engagement and community outreach
Maura Valentino, MLA; head of digital initiatives
Lauren Wittick, MLIS; user experience and assessment
Senior Lecturer
Geri L. Hopkins, MLS; instructional design
Lecturers
Maurice (Marty) Blackson, MA special education; archives
Sabrina Juhl, MLIS; cataloging, reference, and instruction
Mattias Olshausen, MLIS, MA history; research and instruction
Program Information
At all times, students at Central have access to the library’s 1.3 million books, films, government documents, and maps in print, microfiche, microfilm, and online electronic formats. The main library and two branch libraries at the University Centers at Des Moines and Lynnwood maintain subscriptions to over 20,000 newspapers, magazines, and journals in print and online full-text electronic formats, as well as audio recordings in CD, LP, and cassette formats and videos in DVD and VHS formats. The libraries participate in the resource-sharing service with the Orbis Cascade Alliance that provides our students with access to more than 25 million information items. The libraries’ OneSearch make this available to students from any networked computer, whether on or off campus.
Program Outcomes
For information on program outcomes, please go to: www.cwu.edu/mission/assessment-improvement/slo-assessment-plans.
Course Offerings
Frequency of course offering information can be found at the department website: www.lib.cwu.edu or by contacting the department directly.