The Electa Quinney Institute (EQI) is excited to share that our growing library—located in Holton Hall, Room G79—is open and available to everyone: students, staff, faculty, and community members. This space is meant to support learning, research, and connection by providing access to a rich and unique collection of Indigenous-centered materials.

The EQI Library brings together books from multiple sources, including contributions from former EQI Director Margaret Noodin in spring 2023, materials previously housed in the American Indian Student Center, and books once located in the American Indian Student Lounge. Today, these works come together in one welcoming space curated with intention. Illuminated by a warm lamp donated by Professor Emerita Sheila Feay-Shaw, the room and its digital database were thoughtfully organized by student employee Slater Gutierrez. Through careful handwritten cataloging, Slater helped shape a collection that now includes more than 1,000 books spanning non-fiction, auto-fiction, primary sources, research surveys, and more.

The EQI Library isn’t just a room filled with books—it’s a place shaped by students to center Indigenous peoples, cultures, and scholarship. Whether you’re looking for:

the EQI Library welcomes and supports your journey.

The library is secured to help protect the collection, but access is easy and open to all.

Once you have access, you may check out items through the EQI Digital Library system—a simple and student-friendly way to keep track of what you’re reading.

There is so much to discover within the EQI Library’s shelves. Whether you’re conducting research or simply looking for your next read, we hope you’ll stop by, explore the collection, and make this space your own.

For questions or access requests, please reach out to:

The EQI Library is here for all of us—come check it out!