Library
Welcome to the Library, part of College of Western Idaho's (CWI) Learning Commons. Find quality information and research tools, study spaces, and expert help for your academic projects.
Search
Our article search platform has a new design! Search for articles from magazines, newspapers, and more. We welcome your feedback!
Looking for a specific journal? Use our Journal Search to search by title.
Find Books & Ebooks
Use your Library Account to see what you have checked out and renew books online.
Search Course Reserves to see if your textbooks are available to use in the Library.
Get Help
Have questions about the Library or our services? Our team is happy to assist you!
- Search the Learning Commons FAQs.
- Call 208.562.3115 and leave a message for a call back.
- Text 208.449.1010.
- Email library@cwi.edu.
Hours & Locations
Fall 2026 Hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed |
Locations
Nampa Campus CapEd Student Success Center (NCSC), 2nd Floor
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN), Room 1301
Top Databases
Find reliable, scholarly articles, ebooks, and more — available 24/7 to support your research and studies.
Request It
Looking for materials beyond our shelves? Request It gives you access to a world of resources — books, articles, videos, and more. We’ll either add the item to our collection or borrow it from another library. Pick up on campus in Nampa or Boise, or enjoy free shipping if you’re more than 30 miles away. Expand your research without limits.
Faculty Resources
Discover a range of support designed specifically for CWI faculty. From integrating library resources into your courses to requesting research instruction and placing materials on reserve, the Library is here to help you enhance student learning. Explore tools, services, and librarian partnerships to support your teaching and research.
CWI Archives
Discover CWI’s history through the CWI Archives. Search digitized photographs, publications, oral histories, institutional records, and other historical materials that document the growth and development of the College. Managed by CWI Library, the CWI Archives preserves and shares the stories, people, and milestones that have shaped CWI and its community.
Library Staff
Kimberly Stephen
Amanda Nida
Danielle Persinger
Jean-Louise Zancanella
