Please refer to our Shockers United page for up-to-date information about services and collections that are unavailable during the pandemic.
We're really happy you decided to attend WSU. Please know that everyone at the University Libraries is here to help you succeed and hopefully make your life a little easier. The dates University Libraries hosts new student orientations is on our Library Calendar.
More library resources can be found in the Student Toolbox. Not a WSU student yet? Check out our guide for Using WSU Libraries as a high school student.
If there's anything you need, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us using the information in the "Ask a Librarian" section below.
Chat with us or request a Zoom session via the adjacent chat box. Our chat service is staffed during Reference Desk hours.
If chat is not available, send us a question via e-mail.
Text us with research and other library-related questions to
316-453-6911
Subject Librarians are available to help students, faculty, and staff with their research and library instruction needs. Use the left-hand navigation tabs to find the librarian assigned to a particular subject or college. Contact your subject librarian for assistance or to schedule an appointment for a research consultation.
Although the Reference Desk on the first floor of Ablah Library is currently closed, librarians are available to meet with you in person if needed. Contact a Subject Librarian to make an appointment.
What are some reasons to contact a librarian?
To find the best resources for your topic
To discuss strategies and develop skills for searching article databases and the library catalog
To identify and locate primary source materials
If a librarian is not available, you may also seek assistance from other library staff during library hours who will refer you to the appropriate librarian or department as necessary.
See the full schedule of library hours including Reference Desk, presession, intersession, and holiday hours for the main library (Ablah) and for the Chemistry and Music branch libraries. Ablah Library hours are also available on an automated phone line: 316-978-3581.
Circulation Desk (Ablah Library) 316-978-3582
Music Library 316-978-3029
Interlibrary Loan 316-978-3167
