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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:

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

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

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

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.

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!

Learning Commons & Library: Fall 2022 Hours & Services

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.

Semester loan laptops and hotspots: first-come, first serve. Leeward CC students may book equipment at go.hawaii.edu/PJP.
Groups of 3-4 Leeward CC students may book a group study room at go.hawaii.edu/32x.

For more information about library services, visit our webpage at go.hawaii.edu/xmf.

August 12, 2022
by Leeward CC Learning Commons
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Interim Week Hours: August 15-19

Learning Commons & Library Hours
August 15-19

Monday: CLOSED for staff training
Tuesday – Thursday

Open: 9am – 1pm
Item pick-up (by appointment): 8am – 4pm

Friday: CLOSED in observance of Statehood Day

If you have any questions, please contact our circulation desk (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu).

Summer 2022 Hours & Services

May 18, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

LEARNING COMMONS & LIBRARY SUMMER HOURS

May 23 – Aug 12	Summer Hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
May 30 (Mon)	CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day

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!

Must be registered for at least 1 Leeward class
Students may only borrow during the session they are registered for
Early College students are ineligible

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).

LC Updates: April 11-15

April 12, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

April 15 (Friday)	Learning Commons & Library CLOSED in observance of Good Friday
May 2-12	Finals Countdown – Library Extended Hours Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
May 13 (Friday)	Learning Commons & Library CLOSED due to Commencement. Library staff will be available for online chat, phone, and email 8am – 4pm.

Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey

April 6, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Annual Learning Commons and Library User Survey

Please take a moment to fill out our Learning Commons & Library Annual User Survey at go.hawaii.edu/xiU. Your feedback is important for improving services. Survey ends Friday, May 13th. Mahalo for your time!

Learning Commons & Library: Spring Break Hours

March 9, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Spring Break Hours: March 14-18

The Learning Commons & Library will be open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 10am – 2pm. We will also offer remote services (phone, online chat, email) and item pick-up by appointment 8am – 4pm.

Tuesday, March 15th–we will be closed for staff meetings and workshops.

Please contact Circulation Services (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu) if you have any questions.

Spring 2022 Hours & Services

January 10, 2022 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Library Hours: Effective January 10th

The library will be open Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm. Hours subject to change.

Only the main level of the Learning Commons will open, the upper level will be closed due to collection maintenance in preparation for new shelving.

GET STARTED THIS SEMESTER WITH LEEWARD TUTORING!

Spring 2022 tutoring begins January 18th.

WRITING CENTER HOURS

Tutoring will be offered in-person, online, and by phone.

Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm
Friday: 11 am – 3 pm
Zoom drop-in available via Penjiapp.
*In-person tutoring: by appointment. To make an appointment, email writers@hawaii.edu or visit Penjiapp.

For for more information, go to the Writing Center website: go.hawaii.edu/Gp8

FOCUSED WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM

Zoom into the Writing Center to attend free online workshops focused on writing and success skills.
Review our focused workshops. Email writers@hawaii.edu to schedule an online focused workshop.

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
In-person and online tutoring in the following content areas: Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, and Japanese.
*See Penjiapp for subject-specific hours and tutors

Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm
Friday: 11 am – 3 pm
Zoom drop-in available via Penjiapp.
*In-person tutoring by appointment. Email lrctutor@hawaii.edu or go to Penjiapp to schedule an appointment.

For more information about the LRC, go to our website: https://www2.leeward.hawaii.edu/lrc/

Spring 2022 Laptop Loans

The library has a limited supply of semester loan laptops. If you know of a student in need, please have them contact the circulation desk (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu).

Feature Films for Education

Our subscription to Feature Films for Education is live!
Direct link to resource: https://lccproxy.lib.hawaii.edu/login?url=https://ffusa.infobase.com/PortalPlayLists.aspx?wid=100432

This streaming video collection includes 600+ full-length feature films that are generally not duplicated in our other resources. Sample films:

12 Years a Slave
The Crucible
Planet of the Apes
Fight Club
Hidden Figures
The Martian
The Descendants
The Revenant
The Shape of Water
Soul Food
Little Miss Sunshine
Thank You for Smoking

More information:
https://www.infobase.com/products/feature-films-for-education/