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National Library Week: 4/23 – 4/29

April 21, 2023 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

National Library Week at Leeward CC Library 2023

National Library Week 2023: There’s More to the Story

 

April 23-29: Right to Read Display

Celebrate National Library Week with Leeward CC Library!

This year, National Library Week kicks off with Right to Read Day on Monday, April 24th. Libraries across the country saw record numbers of book challenges in 2022; most of these attempts to ban books occurred at school or public libraries. Librarians believe in an individual’s right to choose what they read, and we invite you to learn why the freedom to read is important from our American Library Association (ALA) President, Lessa Kanani‘opua Pelayo-Lozada.

Fun trivia: Lessa Kanani‘opua Pelayo-Lozada is the first ALA president of Hawaiian ancestry, and Leeward Library hosted her in November 2022 for the Hawai‘i Library Conference. 

We also encourage you to see There’s More to the Story at Leeward Library. In addition to books, you can borrow laptops, iPads, and charging devices. You can also talk with a librarian to get help with research, finding resources, or citing sources.

 

April 24 – May 12: Annual Library User Survey

2023 Annual Library Survey link: go.hawaii.edu/XFm
Let us know what we’re doing well and what we could improve upon. Please fill out our survey at go.hawaii.edu/XFm. Survey begins Monday, April 24th, and will end Friday, May 12th.

 

April 26: Student Focus Group
Kapunawai Room, Learning Commons & Library
12PM

Link to LibCal event page for the Focus Group on Wednesday, April 26, 12pm

We’re interested in hearing our students’ thoughts & opinions about the library. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will provided by Leeward CC’s Student Government. If you know of any student who would be interested in joining our discussion, please have them contact An Hollowell at ahollowe@hawaii.edu.

LC Updates: April 20, 2021

April 21, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

 

April 26 – May 13 Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons: Check our Finals Countdown page frequently for updates!
May 14 Commencement: Learning Commons CLOSED
May 17-21 Interim Week: Learning Commons CLOSED 

 

The Learning Resource Center

The LRC’s final day for tutoring this semester will be Thursday, 5/13/21. While our on-campus in-person services will be closed on 5/14/21, the LRC office will be open for calls and email inquiries. Current courses for peer tutoring include:

  • BIOC 141
  • BIOL 171/L, 172/L
  • BUS 101
  • CHEM 161/L, 162/L, 272/L
  • ICS 110P, 111, 141, 211, 212, 241
  • JPN 101,102, 201, 202
  • KOR 101, 102, 201
  • MGT 121
  • PHYL 141/L, 142/L

Please visit the LRC website for information and end of semester updates.

 

The Library

  • April 5 – May 14: Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey
  • April 26 – May 13: Finals Countdown Extended Study Hours, Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm
  • May 14: Library CLOSED due to Commencement. Staff will be available via phone, chat, and email 8am – 4pm.
  • May 17-21: Interim Week – Library CLOSEDLibrary staff will available for item pick-up appointments, online chat, phone calls, and email 8am – 4pm.

 

LC Updates: April 13, 2021

April 13, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

 

April 26 – May 14 Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons: Check our Finals Countdown page frequently for updates!

 

The Library

 

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
Finish Strong: Tips for Finals
Wednesday, April 14: 12pm via Zoom

Facing finals, papers, exams, and more?
Not sure how to get everything done?
Come to this workshop to learn how you can finish this semester strong!

Presented by Tasha Williams

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/97039193375
Meeting ID: 970 3919 3375
Passcode: success

  • The Zoom link and password will also be posted on the Writing Center website (go.hawaii.edu/Gp8) on the day of the workshop.
  • Recorded review sessions of the past SC Workshops are also available on the Writing Center website (go.hawaii.edu/983).

 

LC Updates: April 6, 2021

April 6, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

 

April 26 – May 14 Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons

 

The Library

 

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
How I Maximize Leeward CC’s Education: The International Student Perspective
Friday, April 9: 12pm via Zoom

Join Miyu, a recent Leeward international student alumna, to explore her educational journey navigating the transition to her career amidst COVID-19. This workshop will help you envision how to successfully enter your dream career.

Presented by the Leeward CC Office of International Programs

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91633418894
Meeting ID: 916 3341 8894
Passcode: success

  • The Zoom link and password will also be posted on the Writing Center website (go.hawaii.edu/Gp8) on the day of the workshop.
  • Recorded review sessions of the past SC Workshops are also available on the Writing Center website (go.hawaii.edu/983).

 

National Library Week 2021: Welcome to your library!

April 5, 2021 by An | 0 comments

National Library Week 2021 Display

 

Celebrate National Library Week with Leeward Library! Like many other libraries across the world, Leeward Library has adjusted our operations in response to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped connecting you to the resources you need to learn, enjoy, and ultimately succeed!

Asian Voices…

Recently, there has been a widespread acknowledgment of violent acts occurring against Asian communities across the United States. Leeward Library would like to take this opportunity to affirm our commitment to uplifting local and Asian community voices as a reminder that libraries continue to allow us to feel represented and accepted.

In conjunction with National Library Week and Asian Heritage Month in May, we take this moment to showcase stories by and of Asian voices in the hope that it encourages you to engage and create your own stories, and share them in solidarity, awareness, and compassion with one another. Welcome To Your Library, where we hope you will feel seen and safe in your learning.

Please visit our National Library Week Activities page for a selection of Asian Voices reads, informative articles and videos, and other National Library Week activities!

National Library Week is in Your House!

April 19, 2020 by An | 0 comments

National Library Week - Find the Library at Your Place

It’s National Library Week!!!

Like many other libraries across the world, Leeward Library has adjusted our operations in response to COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean we’ve stopped connecting you to the resources you need to learn, enjoy, and ultimately succeed! For this year’s National Library Week, we celebrate by bringing you virtual experiences and digital resources that explore a wealth of knowledge across the globe. And the greatest part? You can enjoy it all from wherever you are. As the world transforms around us, remember that you will no doubt find your place at the library, even when you find the library at your place!

If you read our teaser post last week and saw nothing on our National Library Week page [New Window] . . . the page is now a-live! We’ve packed in quite a few activities, virtual and physical, you can do at home.

  • Start off globe-trotting on our interactive world map [New Window] and when you have the time, you can:
    • Explore local, mainland, and international sites
    • View upcoming livestream concerts
    • Enter the Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
  • Bored in the house [New Window]? We have a few tips to battle boredom!
  • April 22 is Earth Day [New Window]! Since Earth Day is during National Library Week this year, we are also celebrating Earth Week and will help promote UH Sustainability Office’s Earth Week Challenge [New Window] on Instagram.
  • Stream popular movies from Leeward subscribed databases, such as Kanopy and Swank [New Window]!
  • We have various e-Reading resources [New Window] for leisure or scholarship!  Flip through trendy digital magazines on Flipster, browse articles from The New York Times newspaper, and more!

Using OverDrive tab graphic and link to webpage

Learn about OverDrive and using the Libby App in the Using OverDrive tab [New Window].

OverDrive [New Window] is a digital (e-Book and audiobook) collection of general and popular nonfiction and fiction titles along with titles supporting select Leeward classes. We welcome any recommendations!

And finally, we have our Annual Library User Survey ! Please fill this out when you get the chance. Your feedback is important for improving our services.

If you have any questions or comments about National Library Week, please let us know!

~ An, Annemarie, Eileen, & Jason

Find Your Place with Us!

April 14, 2020 by An | 0 comments

National Library Week: Find Your Place at the Library, April 19-25, 2020

Since we are sheltering in place, there are many ways you can find our library @your place!

Visit our National Library Week page [New Window] next week, April 20-24. We’ll highlight a few of our digital resources, offer online activities, and give you a few tips on how to battle boredom! You can celebrate National Library Week with us by showing your spirit on social media:

  1. Follow us!
    • Instagram: @leewardlibrary
    • Facebook: @leewardcclibrary
    • Twitter: @lccref
  2. Add the National Library Week 2020 frame to your profile photo on Facebook!

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    • Go to your profile picture
    • Click “Edit” or “Update
    • Select “Add Frame.” If you don’t see the frame on the list, search for “National Library Week 2020”

National Library Week - Find the Library at Your Place

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