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Library Cheer: Books, Movies & More for the Holidays @ Library Lab. Wednesday, November 26, 2025. 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Relax, recharge, and get into the holiday spirit with books, movies, and more — all free at your Library!

Presented by Junie Hayashi, Public Services / OER Librarian

Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: go.hawaii.edu/k6m

Meeting ID: 815 2870 1228
Passcode: 607998

Audience: Faculty, Staff and Students  

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more.

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Library Lab Workshop - Online Accessibility: Creating Content for All. Wednesday, November 12, 12PM via Zoom. Audience: Faculty & Staff

Learn what the library does to make its website accessible for users with disabilities. We’ll talk about core principles of digital accessibility, and tools and techniques to make your online content meet accessibility standards.

Presented by Ralph Toyama, Systems Librarian

Date: November 12, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: go.hawaii.edu/m4u

Audience: Faculty & Staff  

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Upcoming session:

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Library Lab Workshop. Ke Kumuwaiwai: Online Hawaiian Research Databases. Wednesday, October 29, 2025. 2:00pm - 3:00pm.

Discover key Hawaiian databases—including Ulukau, Papakilo, Kīpuka, and Kumukahi—and learn how to use them effectively in teaching and research. This workshop will highlight strategies for finding reputable Hawaiian resources and infusing Native Hawaiian knowledge, culture, and perspectives into any discipline, while also strengthening your own foundation in Hawaiian studies.

Presented by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz, Hawaiian-Pacific Resources Librarian

Date: October 29, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: go.hawaii.edu/pRm

Audience: Faculty & Staff  

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Upcoming sessions:

  • November 12: Online Accessibility by Ralph Toyama, Systems Librarian
  • November 26: Library Cheer: Books, Movies & More for the Holidays by Junie Hayashi, Public Services / OER Librarian

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Leeward Database Deep Dive: Finding and Citing Scholarly Articles for Your Topic @ Library Lab, October 15, 2025, 2pm

Need scholarly sources for your research paper but not sure where to start? Join us for an interactive Zoom workshop where we’ll take a deep dive into Leeward's research databases, like ABI/INFORM, JSTOR, and ScienceDirect. Learn how to choose the best database for your topic, search effectively, and cite your sources correctly.

Presented by Natalie Kahn, Instruction Librarian

Date: October 15, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/88096926570

Audience: Students

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Upcoming session:

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The Forge is a new web-based word processor and learning platform designed specifically for long-form student writing. Unlike AI detectors or plagiarism checkers, The Forge is not about “catching” students. Instead, it’s about understanding and supporting the writing process. Faculty can:

  • Use analytics to foster conversations with students about their work habits, challenges, and growth as writers.
  • Visualize student effort and engagement through graphs that track time on task, revision patterns, and writing process.
  • Gain deeper insights into how students compose, revise, and persist in their assignments.

View the September 25, 2025, Library Lab session on Writing Integrity and AI to learn more about The Forge. Recording and slides

We are seeking instructors interested in using The Forge in their classrooms in Spring 2026. Respond to the interest form below.

The Forge interest form

Contact Wayde Oshiro at waydeo@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.

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If you missed it, we now have the recording available for our first Library Lab -- Moʻokūʻauhau: Guided Genealogy Research!

Presented by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz, Hawaiʻi-Pacific Resources Librarian
Original Session Date: September 10, 2025

Library Lab Flyer: Moʻokuʻauhau: Guided Genealogy Research presented by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz

Learn practical tips and tricks for researching family history, discover reliable resources, and gain strategies for organizing your findings so they’re easy to access and share. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your research, this session will help guide you on your moʻokūʻauhau journey.

Youtube link to Library Lab - Hawaiian Genealogy Research Workship

Click Here To Watch Video

Click Here To Access the Slideshow

Click Here To Access the Showcased Pedigree Chart

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Writing Integrity and AI: Strategies and Tools - Library Lab Flyer

The use of GenAI in student writing is increasing, but available AI detection tools are often unreliable, leading to concerns about false positives and missed detections. Tracking document version history is a popular strategy that requires close instructor oversight. Other strategies and tools will be shared, including The Forge a new web-based word processor and learning platform that can track student writing and analyze effort and revision using detailed analytics. The Forge supports collaboration between teachers and students in developing writing skills in the age of AI.

Presented by Wayde Oshiro, Int. Learning Commons & Library Coordinator and Meredith Lee, Assistant Professor, English

Date: September 24, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/88096926570

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Future sessions include:

  • October 15: Leeward Database Deep Dive: Finding and Citing Scholarly Articles for Your Topic by Natalie Kahn, Instruction Librarian
  • October 29: Ke Kumuwaiwai: Online Hawaiian Research Databases by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz, Hawaiʻi-Pacific Resources Librarian

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Writing Integrity and AI: Strategies and Tools - Library Lab Flyer

The use of GenAI in student writing is increasing, but available AI detection tools are often unreliable, leading to concerns about false positives and missed detections. Tracking document version history is a popular strategy that requires close instructor oversight. Other strategies and tools will be shared, including The Forge a new web-based word processor and learning platform that can track student writing and analyze effort and revision using detailed analytics. The Forge supports collaboration between teachers and students in developing writing skills in the age of AI.

Presented by Wayde Oshiro, Int. Learning Commons & Library Coordinator and Meredith Lee, Assistant Professor, English

Date: September 24, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/88096926570

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Future sessions include:

  • October 15: Leeward Database Deep Dive: Finding and Citing Scholarly Articles for Your Topic by Natalie Kahn, Instruction Librarian
  • October 29: Ke Kumuwaiwai: Online Hawaiian Research Databases by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz, Hawaiʻi-Pacific Resources Librarian

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Library Lab Flyer: Moʻokuʻauhau: Guided Genealogy Research presented by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz

Join this engaging workshop on exploring genealogy with confidence. Learn practical tips and tricks for researching family history, discover reliable resources, and gain strategies for organizing your findings so they’re easy to access and share. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your research, this session will help guide you on your moʻokūʻauhau journey. Open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students.

Presented by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz, Hawaiʻi-Pacific Resources Librarian

Date: September 10, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/88096926570

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Future sessions include:

  • September 24: Writing Integrity and AI: Strategies and Tools presented by Wayde Oshiro, Int. Learning Commons & Library Coordinator and Meredith Lee, Assistant Professor, English
  • October 15: Leeward Database Deep Dive: Finding and Citing Scholarly Articles for Your Topic by Natalie Kahn, Instruction Librarian

Explore genealogy and more with your librarians at the Library Lab!

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Library Lab Flyer: Moʻokuʻauhau: Guided Genealogy Research presented by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz

Join this engaging workshop on exploring genealogy with confidence. Learn practical tips and tricks for researching family history, discover reliable resources, and gain strategies for organizing your findings so they’re easy to access and share. Whether you’re just beginning or looking to deepen your research, this session will help guide you on your moʻokūʻauhau journey. Open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students.

Presented by Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz, Hawaiʻi-Pacific Resources Librarian

Date: September 10, 2025

Time: 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Zoom meeting room: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/88096926570

The Library Lab is a new learning series from the Leeward CC Library open to Leeward faculty, staff, and students. Topics will cover research skills, database search strategies, citations, AI and writing, and more. Future sessions include:

  • September 24: Writing Integrity and AI: Strategies and Tools presented by Wayde Oshiro, Int. Learning Commons & Library Coordinator and Meredith Lee, Assistant Professor, English
  • October 15: Leeward Database Deep Dive: Finding and Citing Scholarly Articles for Your Topic by Natalie Kahn, Instruction Librarian

Explore genealogy and more with your librarians at the Library Lab!

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