Library Services for CWU Centers


General Information

The Brooks Library at CWU's Main campus provides CWU Center students with: access to online databases; borrowing privileges from this & other university libraries; and consultation with Center Library and Main Library Reference Staff. CWU Center faculty and staff are encouraged to direct Center students to CWU resources and personnel in the conduct of academic research. Student tuition aids in the provision of access and support that CWU has made to the growth and development of the Centers.

Getting Started

In order to fully utilize and access all library services, users will need to create the following accounts:

  1. CWU User Account - This is your university account that permits access to current students, staff & faculty.
  2. Library PIN - This number enables users to: view & renew items currently checked out and request materials from the Summit service.
  3. Inter-Library Loan (ILLiad) allows users to electronically request materials from various sources. Once created, you can remotely log into ILLiad. For more information, consult our ILLiad FAQ.

If you are having difficulty connecting from off-campus, please refer to our Guide to Connecting from Off-campus. You may also call our toll free telephone number at 800.290.3327 for further assistance.