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Meet our new casual hire reference librarian!

November 4, 2024 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz, Hawaiian and Pacific Librarian

Aloha Leeward CC faculty and staff:

Please join us in welcoming our new casual hire reference librarian, Hauʻolihiwahiwa!

Hauʻolihiwahiwa Moniz is a Kanaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) librarian, archivist, and social researcher who received her MLISc from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 2020 and obtained her second Master’s degree in Hawaiian Studies with a thesis on Native Hawaiian Lateral Violence and Contemporary Hawaiian Language Acquisition, also at UHM, in 2023.

She served as the Graduate Research Assistant for the Laka me Lono Resource Center, the Hawaiian Studies Library and Archive, at Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Studies. While there, she headed library programming and assisted in Hawaiian cultural research and collection care for 5 years.

Most recently, she served as the first Indigenous Initiatives Librarian in University of Hawaiʻi history at Hamilton Library’s Hawaiian and Pacific collections before arriving at Leeward Community College.

In her spare time, she enjoys mahiʻai kalo (taro farming) and hiking.

We are excited to see what Hauʻolihiwahiwa will accomplish here! Hauʻolihiwahiwa can be reached at (808) 455-0390 or hmoniz@hawaii.edu.

Library Renovation Update: Staff Vacating the 3rd Floor

October 22, 2024 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Aloha Leeward CC faculty and staff:

The library’s 3rd floor renovation is scheduled to start late December. The library staff will be moving into the Diamond Head Portables the week of November 4-8.

If you are interested in taking office supplies before the move, you may come up to browse until Friday, October 25th. Please check in at the circulation desk before making your way up to the 3rd floor.

A few things we have left:

  • hanging acoustic panels
  • office chairs
  • typewriter
  • fan
  • everyday office supplies

For more information about the renovation project, visit our webpage at go.hawaii.edu/abv

Librarian Support at Waianae Moku Campus

September 24, 2024 by junie | 0 comments

Reference desk at Waianae Moku

 

We’re excited to continue expanding our librarian services at Waianae Moku! With more students returning to in-person learning, we’ve recognized the increasing demand for hands-on research help and information support. This fall, we’re stepping up our outreach to ensure you have the resources you need to succeed.

How can we help?

  • Library research assistance
  • Guidance on the Information Literacy Exam
  • Support for faculty and staff
  • General reference services

Hours this semester:

  • Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Thursdays: 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.

You’ll be assisted by one of our rotating librarians: Natalie Kahn, Junie Hayashi, or Wayde Oshiro. Come by and let us help you make the most of your library experience!

Fall 2024 Library Hours

August 26, 2024 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Aloha Leeward CC faculty and staff:

Welcome to fall 2024! Our fall hours are:

Monday – Friday, 8am -5pm
Hours subject to change

Preparing for 3rd floor renovation

Book Packing Volunteers

Mahalo to everyone who volunteered packing our 3rd floor book collections! We packed over 40,000 books! Despite a few setbacks, we managed to complete this project by the end of Summer Session II.

Reconfiguring the 2nd Floor, Main Level

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Additions/changes to the 2nd floor:

  • A few study pods and tables were moved to the main floor
  • Our quiet study area is now in the Kapunawai room, main floor
  • Group study rooms will not be available

The 3rd floor will be closed until renovation is complete.

Visit our 3rd floor renovation webpage for project information and updates.

Contact Us!

If you have any questions, please contact Circulation Services at 808.455.0210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu

3rd Floor Renovation Update: General & Hawaii-Pacific Collections – Main Floor

July 30, 2024 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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Our General and Hawaii-Pacific collections are now available on the main floor of the Learning Commons! With the help of a few faculty, we selected titles that will be available during the 3rd floor renovation.

As of July 29th, about 555 boxes/41,625 books have been packed! Over 60% of our books have been packed and we still need your help. See our sign-up sheet for dates, times, and details. Mahalo to those who have already volunteered their time.

More information about the 3rd-floor renovation project is available here. See our Library Renovation LibGuide for updates on impacts as we prepare to get this project underway.

3rd Floor Renovation Update: We still need help to pack books!

July 1, 2024 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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As of July 1st, about 250 boxes/18,750 books have been packed! We have 40,000+ books and are almost halfway done with our book packing project!

We are currently in the “N” section of the General collection and still need your help to complete book packing by August. See our sign-up sheet for dates, times, and details. Mahalo to those who have already volunteered their time.

More information about the 3rd-floor renovation project is available here. See our Library Renovation LibGuide for updates on impacts as we prepare to get this project underway.

We need your help to pack books!

June 4, 2024 by Wayde Oshiro | 0 comments

We are preparing for the upcoming 3rd-floor renovation later this year. This summer, the library is packing its books. The library staff recently finished packing the Reference collection. Our next objective is to pack the more extensive General collection starting June 17. We need your help to achieve our goal of packing our collections by the end of July. 

We are seeking additional hands to help us pack. Specifically, your help is needed with pulling books from shelves, placing books into boxes, labeling and taping boxes, and recording box details. Our tested packing process eliminates the necessity of carrying heavy boxes. Helpers should be able to reach overhead, lift books of varying sizes from shelf to book truck, push loaded book trucks, and fill boxes. 

See our sign-up sheet for dates, times, and details. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated!

More information about the 3rd-floor renovation project is available here. See our Library Renovation LibGuide for updates on impacts as we prepare to get this project underway.

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Hawaiian Soul now available!

May 21, 2024 by Cheryl | 0 comments

Great news! Hawaiian Soul, the award-winning short film by ʻĀina Paikai, is now available to stream! All current Leeward CC faculty, staff, and students may access the video through this link (click on the UH Streaming Videos link).

Hawaiian Soul movie poster.

About the film

Against the backdrop of the 1970s native rights movement, George Helm, a young Hawaiian activist and musician must gain the support of kūpuna (community elders) from the island of Maui to aid in the fight of protecting the precious neighboring island of Kahoʻolawe from military bombing.

More about George Helm and Kahoʻolawe

Inspirational, beautifully filmed, and featuring exquisite music, Hawaiian Soul is a must-see!

Spring 2024 Finals Countdown

April 23, 2024 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Aloha Leeward CC faculty and staff!

We are about to enter our Finals Countdown period. Please encourage your students to prepare for finals at the Learning Commons. In addition to research and tutoring support, we have planned a few fun activities! 


Final Spring 2024 Success Connection Workshop

April 26, 12pm: Tips for Reducing Test Anxiety, by Virginia Yoshida, Windward CC

Full SC Workshop Schedule
SC workshops are hosted via Zoom to all UH campuses at 12 pm.
Email writers@hawaii.edu for assistance


FREE SNACKS & DE-Stressing Activities

Apr 29 – May 10, 8am-5pm:  FREE snacks, aromatherapy, games, freebies, & more at the library!

Finals Coundown: April 29 - May 10


Yoga with Natalie Kahn

Apr 30 & May 7, 4:15-5:15pm: Yoga with librarian, Natalie Kahn, at the Hale Lehua Dance Studio (DA 108) – located next to Kīpuka

All levels welcome! Please wear comfy clothes and bring a yoga mat, towel, and water.


Graduation Lei Workshop with Tutoring & the Library

May 8, 3-4:45pm: With graduation just around the corner, we will be offering a lei making workshop at the Learning Resource Center! Students will learn how to make ti-leaf and yarn lei. Supplies are limited–students should RSVP here: go.hawaii.edu/JXF

Finals Countdown - Lei Workshop Flyer


*Snacks and lei workshop supplies are funded by ASUH – Leeward CC. Validated Leeward CC ID required.

For more information, visit our Finals Countdown page at go.hawaii.edu/yTR

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