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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.
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Articles
Find Articles
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.
Books
Find Books and 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.
Research Guides
Find Research Guides
Select a subject from the drop down list above.
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.
Locations & Hours
Locations
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building (NCMP) Room 105/103
Ada County Center Pintail Building (APIN) Room 1301
Winter Break Hours
- Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: CLOSED
Campus Closures
- Dec. 24 – 26: Winter Break
- Dec. 31: New Year's Eve, campus closes at noon
- Jan. 1 – 2: New Year's Holiday
- Jan. 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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.
Library Staff
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Dean, Learning Commons
208.562.3114
kimreed@cwi.edu
Library liaison to: Health
https://ncmp.libcal.com/appointments
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Librarian, User Experience
208.562.3467
kimberlystephen@cwi.edu
Library liaison to: Culture, History & Politics, Social Sciences, Education, and Public Safety Programs
Multipurpose Building
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building
https://ncmp.libcal.com/appointments
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Librarian, Digital Services
208.562.3471
amandanida@cwi.edu
Library liaison to: Communications, Business, & Philosophy
Multipurpose Building
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building
https://ncmp.libcal.com/appointments?lid=6218
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Librarian, Collection Management
208.562.2154
daniellepersinger@cwi.edu
Library liaison to: Nursing, Industry, Engineering, & Trades, and Dual Credit
Multipurpose Building
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building
https://ncmp.libcal.com/appointments?lid=6218
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Librarian, Instruction
208.562.3119
jasonroach@cwi.edu
Library liaison to: Science, Technology, and Math
https://ncmp.libcal.com/appointments
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Assistant Director, Library Services
208.562.3118
jeanlouisezancanella@cwi.edu
Library liaison to: Arts & Humanities
Multipurpose Building
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building
https://ncmp.libcal.com/appointments?lid=6218
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Library Assistant, Specialist
208.562.3117
kristinburbidge@cwi.edu
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Librarian - Part Time
lindsaydwyer@cwi.edu
https://ncmp.libcal.com/appointments?lid=6218
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Librarian - Part Time
jenaleighkiebert@cwi.edu
Multipurpose Building
Nampa Campus Multipurpose Building
https://ncmp.libcal.com/appointments