The faculty librarians & staff of the Library are happy to welcome you to the PLU community. We have created this guide to highlight the resources & services we think you may need in the first 4-6 weeks of the semester. If you find that you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us or just stop by.
Your Lutecard (PLU ID card) is your library card. The first time you check out an item book, our circulation staff will add a barcode to the back of your card.
There is no limit to the number of items you can check out and no fines.
You will, however, have to return all checked out items at the end of every academic year (due date: April 30). Full details about borrowing privileges are available online.
The PLU Library catalog allows you to search for books, articles & more simultaneously. You can also search 'Libraries Worldwide' to see what resources are available at other libraries.
For questions or assistance with library reserves, please call (253) 535-7175 or email ereserve@plu.edu.
Use the media request form to place orders for films, videos, DVDs and VHS tapes from the library collection to be put on hold for classroom use.
If the library doesn't own the item, we will try to acquire it through Interlibrary Loan, Netflix, or through direct purchase.
Please make your request at least one week before you need to show it in class.
You can also submit a list of requests at the beginning of each academic term with the dates that you need them.
If you are teaching a new course or know of new resources that would be of use to your students, please contact your departmental liaison or submit the request form below.
Department | Librarian | Faculty Library Liaison |
Anthropology | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | David Huelsbeck |
Art | Holly Senn | Michael Stasinos |
Biology | Genevieve Williams | Shannon Seidel |
Business | Jieun Kang | Catherine Ha |
Chemistry | Genevieve Williams | Sheri Tonn |
Chinese Studies | Jieun Kang | Paul Manfredi |
Communication & Theatre | Holly Senn | Rachel Winchester |
Computer Science | Genevieve Williams | Renzhi Cao |
Economics | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | Krisztina Nagy |
Education | Holly Senn | Gregory Williams |
English | Jieun Kang | Adela Ramos |
Environmental Studies | Genevieve Williams | Romey Haberle |
Geosciences | Genevieve Williams | Tarka Wilcox |
Global Studies | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | Giovanna Urdangarain |
History | Jieun Kang | E. Wayne Carp |
Holocaust & Genocide Studies | Jieun Kang | Beth Griech-Polelle |
International Honors | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | Carmina Palerm |
Kinesiology | Holly Senn | Charlie Katica |
Languages & Literatures | Jieun Kang | Bridget Yaden |
Marriage & Family Therapy | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | Elisabeth Esmiol |
Mathematics | Genevieve Williams | N. Justice |
Music | Genevieve Williams | Oksana Ejokina |
Nordic Studies | Kerstin Ringdahl | Jennifer Jenkins |
Nursing | Genevieve Williams | Pam George |
Philosophy | Jieun Kang | Keith Cooper |
Physics | Genevieve Williams | Bill Greenwood |
Political Science | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | Maria Chavez |
Psychology | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | Tiffany Artime |
Publishing & Printing | Jieun Kang | Solveig Robinson |
Religion | Jieun Kang | Tony Finitsis |
Social Work | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | Kathy Russell |
Sociology | Amy Stewart-Mailhiot | Peter Grosvenor |
Women's & Gender Studies | Holly Senn | Teresa Ciabattari |