Bookstore

Since opening in 1910, the Western Bookstore has supported academic success and campus life by offering course materials, supplies, technology, and Western gear. The store provides both in-store and online services to meet academic and everyday needs. Beyond course materials, the bookstore is stocked with school supplies like notebooks, backpacks, and technology accessories, along with WWU apparel, fun gifts, snacks, personal care items, and more. For convenience, students can charge their store purchases to their student account.

Western AS Bookstore Online @ www.bookstore.wwu.edu

Home

WWU Bookstore

Get quick access to online shopping, course material information, and featured items on the bookstore’s website. Visitors can also find store hours and contact information.

WWU Gifts & Clothing

Apparel at the WWU Bookstore

The store supports and celebrates the WWU community with a large selection of branded apparel and gift items in-store and online.

Course Materials

WWU Bookstore facing the stair down to the second floor

The Course Materials page provides easy access to research and order required course materials, available for purchase or rental in new, used, and digital formats. Faculty and students can learn more here about the store’s First Day Access digital delivery option.

Director for the Bookstore

Lara has led the Western AS Bookstore as Director since Fall 2024, returning to a role she previously held from 2004–2008. She brings more than 30 years of experience in campus store leadership, including serving as Chief of Retail Operations for the University of Washington Book Store, Senior Director of Store Services for the National Association of College Stores, and Bookstore Director at Southern Oregon University.

Throughout her career, Lara has been an active advocate for independent campus stores, serving on the Boards of the Independent College Bookstore Association and the Northwest College Bookstore Association. A native of Seattle, she earned her degree in English and a teaching certificate from the University of Washington.

Lara K

Organization Chart