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RFID’ing in the Library: May 2023 UPDATE

May 2, 2023 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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39,835 books have been RFID tagged as of Monday, May 1st. Our main collections will be completed this week!

The Library is implementing a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) theft detection system for materials. In September, library staff and librarians began the conversion process, which involves pulling books off the shelves and affixing RFID tags to each book. Each RFID tag is encoded with a book’s barcode number, format type, and the library’s unique OCLC code. Tagged books are then returned to the shelf. With over 45,000 individual books in our collection, we estimate that the conversion process will be completed in the late spring or summer of 2023. For more information about this project, please read our RFID Conversion Project blog post.

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.

Semester Loan Hotspots & Laptops UNAVAILABLE

February 7, 2023 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

All of our semester loan hotspots and laptops have been checked out until the end of the spring semester. Students have the option to use our desktop computers in the Learning Commons, main level, and the Library, upper level, or borrow 4-hour loan laptops from our new laptop kiosk. 4-hour loan laptops are for on-campus use, only. 

How to check out a 4-hour loan laptop:

  1. With a mobile device, open the camera app and scan the QR code on the kiosk
  2. Log in with UH username
  3. Get a passcode
  4. Enter the passcode on the kiosk

If students do not have a mobile device to scan the QR code, the circulation staff will assist. 

4-hour Loan Laptop Kiosk

Please contact us at 808-455-0210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.

Spring 2023 Hours

January 6, 2023 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

The Library

January 9 – May 12

  • Monday:  8am – 4pm
  • Tuesday:  8am – 6pm
  • Wednesday:  8am – 4pm
  • Thursday:  8am – 6pm
  • Friday:  8am – 4pm

Hours subject to change.

For more information, email lcccirc@hawaii.edu or call (808) 455-0210

 

The Writing Center

Starting January 17

  • Monday – Thursday
    • Drop-in & Appointments:  9am – 3pm
  • Friday
    • By Appointment Only:  11am – 3pm

For more information, email writers@hawaii.edu or call (808) 455-0409

 

The Learning Resource Center (LRC)

Starting January 17

  • Monday – Friday:  9am – 3pm

For more information, email lrctutor@hawaii.edu or call (808) 455-0414

Finals Countdown at the Learning Commons: Dec 5-16

December 2, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Aloha Leeward CC Faculty & Staff,
Please encourage your students to prepare for finals at the Learning Commons! Our Finals Countdown period begins Monday, December 5th. 

Fall 2022 Finals Countdown Flyer

Extended Library Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
Extra hours for studying & using library resources!

Research Support: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
We’re here to help you find and select resources for your assignments!

Tutoring & Focused Workshops
Our friendly tutors are here to help you! To make an appointment or check subject-specific tutor availability, visit our website.

De-Stressing Activities
Visit our Kapunawai room to play games from all around the world, color and doodle to your heart’s content, or just breathe in some essential oils to relax and get your mind in the right place!

Study Snacks
FREE snacks provided by Student Government. Validated Leeward CC ID required.

For more information, visit our Finals Countdown webpage at go.hawaii.edu/feE

September 1, 2022
by Leeward CC Learning Commons
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Labor Day: Monday, September 5

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!

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