Lummi Library
Our Library’s Mission
The mission of the library is to support the Northwest Indian College and the Lummi Community with research, informational, 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 special collections. The Vine Deloria, Junior Collection houses the author’s personal library.
COMPUTER LAB
Computers with internet access, Microsoft Office software, and printing capacity are available to the college and community. There is also wireless access throughout the building.
ONLINE CHAT WITH A LIBRARIAN
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM-6:00PM
Contact Information
Lummi Library
Northwest Indian College
2522 Kwina Road
Bellingham Washington 98226
Phone: 360-392-4218
Toll free: 877-676-2772 Ext 4218
Fax: 360-733-3385
Email: library@nwic.edu
Electronic Resources
Electronic resources include subscription databases that provide access to a wide range of articles and primary resources, electronic books, on-line access to some print magazines and journals, and open access (free) sources of information.
SUBSCRIPTION DATABASES
- JSTOR Essentials and Life Sciences, trial subscription
- The American Indian Experience
- American Indian Histories and Cultures
- Camio
- Credo Reference
- CultureGrams
- eLibrary Curriculm
- EBSCO’s Environment Complete
- EBSCO Ebooks
- First Search
- ProQuest
- Science Direct
- SIRS Discoverer
SUBSCRIPTION PERIODICALS ON-LINE
OPEN ACCESS RESOURCES
- Purdue University Online Writing Lab (OWL)
- WorldCat
- ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
- Digital Public Library of America
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Google Scholar
- Kappler’s Indian Affairs:Law and Treaties
- JStor Register and Read
- American Indian College Fund Research Journals
- National Agriculture Library
- American Indian Law Review
Health Information Resources
Health and Wellness
This section is designed to be a gateway to resources on health and wellness, both in the library and on the internet. A grant from the National Library of Medicine made possible the purchase of new library materials, the support of several workshops, and the impetus for this page’s development.
DVDS AT LUMMI LIBRARY
- Circle of Recovery: Healing the Wounds of Drugs and Alcohol
- Cry for Help
- Easy Yoga for Easing Pain
- Games of the North
- Good Meat
- Healing and the Mind
- If You Have Diabetes:
- Comprehensive Guide for Life
- In Our Own Voice
- Mayo Clinic Wellness
- Solutions for Arthritis
- Mayo Clinic Wellness
- Solutions for Back Pain
- Mayo Clinic Wellness
- Solutions for Diabetes
- Mayo Clinic Wellness
- Solutions for Fibromyalgia
- Mayo Clinic Wellness
- Solutions for Heart Health
- Mayo Clinic Wellness
- Solutions for High Blood Pressure
- Mayo Clinic Wellness
- Solutions for Weight Loss
- Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps for Men
- Medicine Wheel and 12 Steps for Women
- More Yoga for the Rest of Us
- Native American Healing in the 21st Century
- Seasoned with Spirit: Return of the Buffalo
- Seasoned with Spirit: Bounty of the River’s Edge
- Seasoned with Spirit: Food upon the Water
- Seasoned with Spirit: Cuisine of the Desert Southwest
- Seasoned with Spirit: Gulf Coast Originals
- Sit and Be Fit: Easy Fitness for Seniors
- Walking into the Unknown
- Yoga for the Rest of Us: A Step-by-Step Yoga Workout
- Yoga for the Rest of Us: Back Care Basics
E-BOOKS AT THE LUMMI LIBRARY
The library has purchased electronic books from two different vendors, and they work in different ways.
Credo Reference provides access to reference materials which cannot be downloaded or checked out in their entirety, but are useful for looking up information online.
A list of titles in this collection with the subject “Medicine” can be found here.
EBSCOhost provides access to reference and other materials many of which can be downloaded and “checked out” for seven days.
A list of titles purchased for this project can be found here.
The EBSCO Ebook Users’ Guide can be found here.
Both collections cover many other topics as well.
You must be a registered patron of the Lummi Library to access these resources; contact the library here.
HANDOUTS (PDF’S)
Health Resources Links
SITES WITH AN AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKA NATIVE, OR NATIVE HAWAIIAN FOCUS:
GENERAL CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION SITES:
SITES FOR SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OR PURPOSES:
- American Heart Association
- American Lung Association
- National Diabetes Association
- American Cancer Society
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
- National Institute of Health: Senior Health
- National Institute on Ageing
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- CDC Injury and Violence Prevention and Control
- Healthy Children from the American Academy of Pediatrics
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, Health and Education
- Genetics Home Reference
FOR PROFESSIONALS:
Government Resources
GENERAL GOVERNMENT LINKS
FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARY BASIC COLLECTION
- American Fact Finder
- Assistance Listings
- Ben’s Guide to the U. S. Government for Kids
- Budget of the United States Government
- Catalog of U. S. Government Publications
- Code of Federal Regulations
- Compilation of Presidential Documents
- Congressional Record (daily)
- Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation
- Economic Indicators
- Economic Report of the President to Congress
- Federal Register
- Govinfo
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- Official Congressional Directory
- Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States
- Social Security Handbook
- United States Code
- United States Government Manual
- United States Reports
- United States Statutes at Large
About NWIC
With its main campus located on the Lummi Indian Reservation in Washington State, 20 miles south of the Canadian border, Northwest Indian College is the only accredited tribal college serving the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
NWIC Community
Northwest Indian College provides a sanctuary of learning that in many ways reflect the values of the communities in which they are in.
NWIC Admissions
Northwest Indian College’s primary focus is on recruiting Native American and First Nations (Canadian) students but follows an “open door” admissions policy.
NWIC Extended Campus Locations
Northwest Indian College‘s main campus is located at the Lummi Nation. The College also has six full service extended campus sites located at Muckleshoot, Nez Perce, Nisqually, Port Gamble S’Klallam, Swinomish, and Tulalip. Please use the location links to view details for each extended campus site.
Financial Aid
Northwest Indian College administers a broad range of financial aid, scholarships, and work-study programs for students who can demonstrate financial need.
Student Life
NWIC students are encouraged to engage and integrate into the life of the institution. Students are offered opportunities to participate in enrichment activities through Student Affairs, student government, and residence life.