September 1, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments
The library’s upper level will be reopening Tuesday, September 6th. We are excited to welcome you back with new furniture and study spaces!
September 1, 2022
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The Learning Commons & Library will be closed Monday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day. Please leave us a message at x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu. Hope you enjoy the holiday weekend!
August 18, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments
Learning Commons & Library Hours
August 22 – December 16
Monday – Friday
8am – 4pm
Hours subject to change
This fall, we will not require bookings for our study tables and desktop computers! Bookings are still required for equipment and a group study room.
For more information about library services, visit our webpage at go.hawaii.edu/xmf.
August 12, 2022
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Learning Commons & Library Hours
August 15-19
Monday: CLOSED for staff training
Tuesday – Thursday
Friday: CLOSED in observance of Statehood Day
If you have any questions, please contact our circulation desk (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu).
July 26, 2022 by Cheryl | 0 comments
Exciting news! We’ve recently gained perpetual access to a wealth of new content on JSTOR. While we formerly subscribed to just 3 collections (Arts & Sciences I, II and III), we are now entitled to ALL of the following collections:
This gives us new access to thousands of scholarly journals across many disciplines. If you’ve never used JSTOR before, this would be a great time to check it out!
JSTOR is a digital library of academic content in many formats and disciplines. The collections include top peer-reviewed scholarly journals as well as respected literary journals, academic monographs, research reports from trusted institutes, and diverse primary sources.
Our JSTOR collections primarily focus on archival content. Journal coverage starts with the very first volume published and ends at a “moving wall” of 3-5 years prior to the current year. Our other databases generally do not provide such extensive backfiles. If youʻre looking for the most up-to-date information, JSTOR may not be the best choice; however, it can be a fantastic resource for historical information. For example, hereʻs a timely article from the November 2, 1918 issue of Scientific American:
Wearing a mask at work? Seems like the more things change, the more they stay the same!
To get started with JSTOR, navigate to our A-Z Databases page and find JSTOR in the list. If you are off campus, you may be prompted to enter your UH login. Once you get to the JSTOR home page, you should see “Access provided by Leeward Community College” at the top of the page.
You may use the basic search box to enter your keywords. There are options for restricting your search to author, title, or publication name. You may also choose to search for images.
Use the filters in the left sidebar to narrow your results. You may add another keyword, specify the content format, indicate a date range, or choose a subject.
Once you identify an item of interest, JSTOR makes it easy to download, cite, or link back to the item.
There are many other ways to find content on JSTOR. Check out these brief video tutorials for more information:
JSTOR’s Text Analyzer is a nifty tool that can help you quickly find relevant keywords and articles related to any document. Simply copy and paste your text, or upload an entire document to the Text Analyzer, and JSTOR will generate search terms and related articles! Click on the picture below for a quick video demonstration [opens in a new tab].
To get started with Text Analyzer, click on the Tools tab near the top right corner of any page and select Text Analyzer from the drop-down menu.
At the next screen, you may copy and paste in your text, or upload a file from your computer. It may take a few minutes for JSTOR to analyze your submission.
Now you will have a list of terms and related articles available on JSTOR! You are free to add or remove terms, or adjust their relative weight. The list of related articles will change accordingly.
With thousands of scholarly journals in the humanities, social sciences and life sciences, JSTOR has something for everyone. Here are a few significant titles:
We hope you enjoy our new, expanded access to JSTOR. We’ve barely scratched the surface of what JSTOR has to offer, so please explore it on your own and see what treasures you can find. For more information, check out JSTOR’s YouTube channel, reach out to your librarian subject liaison, or contact us at lccref@hawaii.edu.
June 8, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments
The Learning Commons & Library will be closed Friday, June 10th, in observance of King Kamehameha I Day. Please leave us a message at x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu
May 31, 2022 by Cheryl | 0 comments
If a picture is worth a thousand words, imagine the impact of a high-quality, well-chosen video. Fortunately, Leeward CC has access to a wide variety of streaming video content.
The table below summarizes our various streaming platforms. Click on the platform title to access the resource. Off-campus users may be prompted to sign in with their UH Login.
| Platform | Model | Content | Titles | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academic Video Online (AVON) | Subscription | Documentaries, tutorials, performances, and more. | 79,240 | Includes hosted content and Ethnographic Video Online titles. |
| Docuseek | Subscription | Documentaries on social and environmental issues. | 2,182 | Primarily exclusive content from independent filmmakers. |
| Ethnographic Video Online | Perpetual | Films by and for indigenous people and communities. | 653 | Content is also included in Academic Video Online (AVON). |
| Feature Films for Education | Subscription | Feature films from 20th Century Fox and related labels. | 693 | These titles are generally not available on other platforms. |
| Films on Demand | Licensed selectively | Documentaries and other educational films. | 8 | Titles licensed upon faculty request. |
| Kanopy | Pay-per-view and licensed selectively | Feature films, documentaries, foreign films, classics, and more. | 28,089 | Library pays a small fee per view; heavily used titles are licensed. |
| Swank Digital Campus | Licensed selectively | Feature films from Disney, Warner Bros., Sony, and other major studios. | 23 | Titles licensed upon faculty request. |
No matter which platform you use, please keep in mind these general DOs and DON’Ts:
In the coming weeks, we’ll give you an overview of each of our major streaming video platforms–their content, how to access them, and the most popular titles. Perhaps you’ll discover that perfect video to enrich your coursework, augment your learning, or just enliven your weekend!
May 18, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments
WRITING CENTER & LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER ARE OPEN FOR SUMMER 2022!
WRITING CENTER (WC)
We will be offering tutoring in-person, by phone, and via Zoom on the following days:
Summer Session I (June 1st – July 1st)
Session II (July 5th – August 12th)
Our operation days and hours are Monday – Thursday (10am – 3pm).
To make an appointment, create an account via Penjiapp using your UH email. *Starting June 1
Visit our Writing Center website, email writers@hawaii.edu or call (808) 455-0409 for more information.
Making an Appointment via Penji
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER (LRC)
We will be offering tutoring in-person and via Zoom on the following days:
Summer Session I (June 1st – July 1st)
Session II (July 5th – August 12th)
Our operation days and hours are Monday – Thursday.
To check subject specific tutor availability, please go to Penjiapp. To make an appointment, create an account via Penjiapp using your UH email. *Starting June 1.
Email lrctutor@hawaii.edu or call (808) 455-0409 for more information.
Laptops & Internet Devices
We will start circulating semester loan laptops and internet devices Monday, May 23rd!
If you know of a student in need of a laptop or an internet device, please have them contact Circulation Services (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu).
May 10, 2022 by An | 0 comments
Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey
Please take a few minutes of your time to complete our annual survey to help us improve services. Survey ends Friday, May 13th. Mahalo to those who already submitted!
Library Extended Hours: May 9-12
Monday – Thursday
8am – 6pm
We will offer free snacks and relaxation kits, while supplies last!
Supplies are funded by Student Government. Spring 2022 Leeward registration required.
For more information about Finals Countdown, please visit go.hawaii.edu/feE
Friday, May 13: Learning Commons & Library closed due to Commencement
Online services will be available
Interim Week (May 16-20): Learning Commons & Library Closed
Online Chat and Phone: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
May 3, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments
Library Extended Hours: May 2-12
Monday – Friday
8am – 6pm
We will offer free snacks and relaxation kits, while supplies last!
Supplies are funded by Student Government. Spring 2022 Leeward registration required.
For more information about Finals Countdown, please visit go.hawaii.edu/feE
WRITING CENTER HOURS
Tutoring will be offered in-person, online, and by phone.
Become a Leeward Writing Consultant
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
In-person and online tutoring in the following content areas: Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science (*New ICS 211 tutor available), *Hawaiian, Japanese, Microbiology, and Physics.
*See Penjiapp for subject-specific hours and tutors.
For more information about the LRC, go to our website: https://www2.leeward.hawaii.edu/lrc/
10 Mindful Minutes: Wednesday, May 4th
12-12:30pm
Hosted by Donald Carreira Ching
via Zoom
Finals got you stressed out?
Need a few minutes of calm?
Never meditated before? No worries.
Drop-in for one of three 10-minute guided sessions for an easy and peaceful meditation practice.
Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/95111803523
Emergency Laptop Loans
If you know of a student in need of a laptop through finals week, please have them contact Circulation Services (808-455-0210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu).
Leeward CC students (or UH students registered for at least 1 Leeward CC class) may borrow mobile devices and accessories. Early College students are ineligible.
Friday, May 13: Learning Commons closed due to Commencement
Online services will be available
Interim Week (May 16-20): Library Closed
Online Chat and Phone: Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey
Please take a few minutes of your time to complete our annual survey to help us improve services. Survey ends Friday, May 13th. Mahalo to those who already submitted!