West Virginia State University

Library Resources for Students

The Drain-Jordan Library houses nearly 150,000 book volumes, e-books, e-journals, government documents and a wealth of non-print and archival resources. The main floor is home to over 70 computers for public use, including laptops available for checkout within the building. Friendly, highly-trained staff are available to help you with all your information needs.

Ask a Librarian

Main: (304) 766-3116
Reference Desk: (304) 766-3135
Email:
 refdesk@wvstateu.edu

Questions will be answered within 48 hours Monday through Friday (class days) during Fall and Spring semesters. 

Summer Sessions 2024
Library Hours:
      
May 20 – July 12*
Mon – Thur:   8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday:             8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday:       CLOSED
Sunday:          CLOSED

* Exceptions check Library Hours page for holiday, exam hours & between session breaks


Current Exhibits:

  •   Asian Art Collection
  •   African Art and Crafts Collection

Our Team

Jamie Cook
Library Associate
304.766.3161
jamie.cook@wvstateu.edu

Gary Ginther MLIS, MEd
Library Director
304.766.3008
gary.ginther@wvstateu.edu

Edward C. Lomax, Ph.D.
Reference and Information Literacy Librarian
(304) 766-3162
edward.lomax@wvstateu.edu

Carah Scherr
Library Associate
(304) 766-5222
carah.scherr@wvstateu.edu

Deborah  Wells
Systems Librarian
(304) 766-3150
wells@wvstateu.edu

Drain-Jordan Library
West Virginia State University
P.O. Box 1002
Campus Box L17
Institute, WV 25112-1002            

Main: (304) 766-3116
Reference Desk: (304) 766-3135

Proctoring is done by the “Center for Online Learning.” Their phone is (304) 766-3300 available Mon – Fri from 8:30 – 5:00p.m. The library does not provide this service.

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