Library Services
Use the tabs to access a variety of library services, including InterLibrary Loan, suggestion forms, appointments with librarians and more.
Get help from a WVC Librarian
WVC's librarians are always happy to help with your research questions! Please stop by the library for help or contact us with your questions, we love to hear from students!
Barbara Oldham | Tria Skirko | Jeannie Henkle |
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Faculty Reference & Instruction Librarian | Faculty Electronic Resources Librarian | Director of Libraries & Learning Support Services |
Wenatchee Campus | Omak Campus | Wenatchee Campus |
boldham@wvc.edu | tskirko@wvc.edu | jhenkle@wvc.edu |
509-682-6714 | 509-422-7832 | 509-682-6718 |
booking calendar link | booking calendar link |
Not sure who to contact? You can email library@wvc.edu and a librarian will reply to your question. You can slso call 509-682-6710 (Wenatchee) or 509-422-7830 (Omak) to reach the libraries directly.
Ask a Librarian - 24/7 Chat Service with a College Librarian
Please use this link to access the chat service.
InterLibrary Loan (ILL) Request Form
If the WVC libraries don't have the item you need, you can use this form to request the item from another library.
InterLibrary Loan Request Form
Request an Item / Make a Suggestion
We always want to hear from you about how the library can serve you better. Please let us know if you have something you would like to see added to the collection (book, ebook, database, etc) or if you have an idea for an improvement we could make. Please use the following form:
Request an Item / Make a Suggestion
My Library Account
Use this link to access your library account: My Library Account
After you click the link, press Sign In to access your library account.
Library Lending Policies
Who May Borrow Library Materials
- WVC students, faculty and staff may borrow library materials using their college ID.
- Members of the community may borrow materials with a picture ID.
- Library borrowers may place a hold on an item and be notified when it has been returned to the library
What We Lend
Material Type |
Students |
Faculty & Staff |
Community Members |
Books | Quarter Loans / 2 renewals | Unlimited / quarter loans | 10 books / three weeks / 1 renewal |
Current magazines & journals (except current issue) | No limit / 7 days / 1 renewal | No limit / 7 days | 5 magazines / 7 days / 1 renewal |
Reference books |
-- Do Not Circulate -- |
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Reserve materials |
-- In-library use only -- |
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Media (VHS, DVD, CD) | Quarter Loans / 2 renewals | Quarter Loans / 2 renewals - students given priority use | May view in library |
Equipment (chromebooks, webcams, ring lights, headphones) | Quarter Loans / 2 renewals | Quarter Loans / 2 renewals - students given priority use | Library use only - students given priority use |
Media Resources
- The media collection is open to use by anyone with WVC library borrowing privileges, including faculty, staff, and students.
- WVC faculty and staff may check out materials for a full term, however, these items will be subject to the same recall policies as print materials.
- WVC students may check out materials for 3 days.
- Community members may use media materials within the facility. Area teachers may borrow materials by special arrangement.
Returning Library Materials
- Please return materials in the drop boxes provided or directly to the circulation desk at either library. You may return Inter Library Loan materials the same way.
- Materials will be discharged from your account promptly. Please inquire at the circulation desk if you have a hold on your account. Telephone: Omak - 509-422-7830; Wenatchee - 509-682-6710.
Damaged Materials
- Patrons are responsible for materials that they have borrowed and will be charged for damage. Patrons should not tear, stain, crease, highlight, or otherwise degrade the condition of library materials.
Study Room Policies
Study Room Policies:
- Rooms are available on a walk-in basis except when they have been reserved. Groups always have priority over individuals for use of these rooms. Study rooms for individuals are available on the east side of the main floor, next to the reference desk.
- Not available for community members.
- You are allowed to reserve 1 room on a given day.
- You can cancel and change your reservation. If you need to change a reservation, cancel it and/or create a new one, please contact the Library staff at 509 682-6710 (Wenatchee Campus) or 509 422-7830 (Omak Campus) or at library@wvc.edu.
- If you or no one from your group is in the room by 10 minutes after the time of reservation, the library staff may assign the room to another group.
Classroom Information Literacy Instruction - Request Form
Faculty, please use this from to request information literacy instruction from a librarian.