WELCOME TO LUMMI LIBRARY!
THE LIBRARY’S MISSION
The mission of the library is to support the Northwest Indian College and the Lummi Community with research, informational, tribal, and recreational resources that enhance life-long learning.
COLLECTIONS IN THE LIBRARY
Circulating collections: the library circulates materials of general interest and those that support the curriculum. There is a focus on Native American materials, particularly of the Pacific Northwest Coast, and with strengths in law, education, and art. Video materials include popular and educational titles. Young peoples’ collections include picture books, fiction, and nonfiction.
Non-circulating collections: the reference collection includes general and subject-specific titles such as encyclopedias and handbooks. Items of local interest which would be difficult to replace are housed in our Pacific Northwest special collection. The Vine Deloria, Jr. Special Collection houses the author’s personal library. We also have a growing collection of table top games for library use.
Inter-library loan (ILL): Lummi library may be able to borrow materials from other libraries if you are unable to find what you are looking for in our collection.
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*Fall Hours:8-9 Monday-Thurs8-5 Friday12-5 SundaySaturday CLOSED*Fall evening and weekend hours are subject to staff availability. Check social media for schedule changes.Library staff is available via phone and email during business hours and can provide postal delivery of library material.Online resources are also available 24/7.
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Lummi LibraryNorthwest Indian College2522 Kwina RoadBellingham Washington 98226Phone: 360-392-4218Toll free: 877-676-2772 Ext 4218Fax: 360-733-3385
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Lummi Library Library Catalog
Lummi Library is home to a wide range of material, including a large selection of work by Native scholars and authors.
Electronic Resources
Lummi Library offers access to multiple subscription databases and periodicals. The electronic databases are a perfect place to start research, keep up with news, and further your studies.
Vine Deloria, Jr.
Special Collection
Lummi Library is home to the personal library of Vine Deloria, Jr. The collection reflects the wide range of his intellectual curiosity: books by and about Indians; traditional academic subjects such as history, psychology, philosophy, law, theology, and anthropology; subjects not traditionally academic such as catastrophism, alternative history, and life after death; and much more.