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Spring 2022 Hours & Services

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

Spring 2022 Library Hours

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.

Writing Center - Spring 2022 Flyer

 

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.

LRC - Spring 2022 Flyer

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

 

 

Semester Laptop Loans

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

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/

Winter Break Hours

December 20, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

Learning Commons & Library Hours

Winter Break Library Hours

 

December 20-30: Item Drop off & Pick Up

The Learning Commons & Library will be closed but staff will be available for item drop off and pick up services, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm. If you need assistance, please give us a call at x210 or email us at lcccirc@hawaii.edu

 

December 24: Christmas (observed)

We will be closed in observance of Christmas. Please leave us a message at x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

 

December 31: New Year’s Day (observed)

We will be closed in observance of New Year’s Day. Please leave us a message at x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

 

January 3-7: The Learning Commons OPEN

The Learning Commons, main level, will be open 8am – 1pm. The Library, upper level, will be closed.

 

Tutoring Services

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The Learning Resource Center and Writing Center will be closed during winter break but staff will be available to assist. Contact:

 

Spring 2022 Hours

Learning Commons & Library
January 10 – May 13
Monday – Friday
8am – 4pm
Hours subject to change

Finals Countdown begins Monday, December 6th!

December 3, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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Finals Countdown begins Monday, December 6th! Check our Finals Countdown page frequently for event updates!

 

LIBRARY EXTENDED HOURS

Our hours will be extended during the Finals Countdown period to give students extra time to study and use our resources.

December 6-17
Monday – Friday
8am – 6pm

Visit our webpage at go.hawaii.edu/xmf for more information about hours and services.

 

FINISH STRONG WITH LEEWARD TUTORING!

WRITING CENTER HOURS

We will offer extended hours for Finals Countdown (12/6-12/17)

  • Monday-Thursday: 10 am – 3 pm and by appointment from 3 – 5 pm
  • Friday: 11 am – 3 pm and by appointment 3 – 5 pm

*We offer in-person tutoring Monday and Wednesday from 10am – 3 pm. Email writers@hawaii.edu to schedule an in-person appointment.

FOCUSED WORKSHOPS VIA ZOOM

Online Focused Workshop Date Time
Using Time to Reach Your Goals 12/7 12 pm
Cultivating a Positive Mindset 12/9 12 pm
Using Time to Reach Your Goals Flyer Cultivating a Positive Mindset

Email writers@hawaii.edu or call (808) 455-0409 for more information.

 

LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER

The LRC will be open during finals week. Contact lrc@hawaii.edu for extended hours for specific subjects during finals week.

JOIN OUR NEW WORKSHOP!
10 Tips For Taking Final Exams: Chemistry 161 & 162

 

DE-STRESSING ACTIVITY KITS & STUDY SNACKS

While supplies last: Students using in-person services at the Learning Commons (Library, LRC, & Writing Center) will receive Finals Countdown de-stressing activity kits and study snacks!

  • 1 kit per student
  • Snacks will be provided daily – 1 snack bundle per student per day.

Supplies for Leeward students are provided by Student Government. Supplies for students from other UH campuses are provided by the Learning Commons & Library. Valid UH ID and Fall 2021 registration required.

 

EMERGENCY LAPTOPS & INTERNET DEVICES

Semester Laptop Loans

We still have laptops and internet hotspots for students to check out until the end of the semester! If you know of a student in need, please have them contact Circulation Services (x210 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.

LC Updates: November 23, 2021

November 23, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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November 2021: Native American Heritage Month & National Family Caregivers Month

Drop by the Learning Commons & Library to view our book displays or visit virtually at go.hawaii.edu/Pnr!

 

Nov 15-19: International Education Week 2021

International Education Week 2021 Flyer

In case you missed it, visit our LibGuide to see how we celebrated International Education Week 2021!

 

Nov 25-26: Thanksgiving Hours

Fall21 Thanksgiving Weekend Hours

 

Dec 6-17: Finals Countdown

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  • Learning Commons & Library Extended Hours
    • Mon – Fri, 8am – 6pm
  • LRC & Writing Center
    • Tutoring, Writing Consultation, & Workshops
  • Student Government
    • De-Stressing Kits & Study Snacks (validated Leeward CC student ID card required)

We will allow dry snacks and covered beverages in the Learning Commons & Library again! Masks may be removed while eating and drinking. More information about Finals Countdown coming soon!

LC Updates: November 16, 2021

November 16, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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November 2021 Native American Heritage Month
& National Family Caregivers Month

Drop by the Learning Commons & Library to view our book displays or visit virtually at go.hawaii.edu/Pnr!
Nov 15-19

International Education Week 2021

International Education Week 2021 Flyer

Celebrate International Education Week with Leeward Community College from November 15- 19, 2021. Come by the Library to check out our book display or visit our LibGuide.
Nov 25 (Thu) Thanksgiving Recess: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED
Nov 26 (Fri) Day after Thanksgiving: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED

 

LC Updates: November 9, 2021

November 9, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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November 2021 Native American Heritage Month
Drop by the Learning Commons & Library to view our book displays or visit virtually at go.hawaii.edu/Pnr!
Nov 11 (Thu) Veterans Day: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED
Nov 15-19 International Education Week Display – Coming Soon!
Nov 25 (Thu) Thanksgiving Recess: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED
Nov 26 (Fri) Day after Thanksgiving: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED

The Library

International Education Week 2021 Teaser

The Writing Center

The Writing Center assists students with writing assignments for any Leeward CC class!

  • We believe in the power of peer tutoring. Students may meet with a Writing Consultant online and over the phone for tutoring sessions from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday.
  • To schedule an online or phone tutoring appointment through Penjiapp, visit our website at go.hawaii.edu/Gp8.
  • In-person tutoring is available by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays. Please email writers@hawaii.edu to schedule an appointment.

Writing Center Fall21 Flyer - updated

Learning Resource Center

Look no further! The LRC also provides FREE tutoring for Leeward students in the following content areas.

*Accounting, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Japanese Language, and Microbiology

Visit our website at go.hawaii.edu/AmW to make an appointment or attend a drop-in session with a tutor via Zoom through our new scheduling system, Penjiapp.

For more resources created by our tutors, please visit our Study With Us padlet at go.hawaii.edu/ff3.

LRC Fall 2021 Flyer

 

LC Updates: October 19, 2021

October 19, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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Oct 20 (Wed) SC Workshop: Memory Hacks for Studying
Oct 27 (Wed) SC Workshop: How to Cope with Speech Anxiety
Nov 3 (Wed) SC Workshop: The Research Process and Finding and Evaluating Sources
Nov 11 (Thu) Veterans Day: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED
Nov 15-19 International Education Week Display – Coming Soon!
Nov 25 (Thu) Thanksgiving Recess: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED
Nov 26 (Fri) Day after Thanksgiving: Learning Commons & Library CLOSED

 

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
SC Workshop: Memory Hacks for Studying
Wednesday, October 20: 12pm via Zoom

Presented by: Chris Gilbert

Not sure how to remember your foreign language vocabulary? Can’t remember the main points to your big presentation? This workshop will give you some quick memory tools to learn things more rapidly and have more fun doing it!

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91371911355
Meeting ID: 913 7191 1355
Passcode: success

For more information, contact writers@hawaii.edu

 

LC Updates: September 27 – October 1

September 27, 2021 by An | 0 comments

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Sept 27 – Oct 1 Banned Books Week
Sept 29 (Wed) SC Workshop: Coping with Stress in a Time of COVID

 

The Writing Center

Success Connection Workshop
SC Workshop: Coping with Stress in a Time of COVID
Wednesday, September 29: 12pm via Zoom

Presented by: Anika Gearhart

Adjusting to an online environment and concerns about friends, family, and personal wellness are among the challenges you may face this semester. Come to this workshop to learn skills to empower you to effectively cope with stress as you meet these challenges!

Zoom Link: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/91371911355
Meeting ID: 913 7191 1355
Passcode: success

For more information, contact writers@hawaii.edu

 

LC Updates: Fall 2021 Learning Resource Center & Writing Center Services

September 8, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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The Learning Resource Center

LRC Fall 2021 peer content tutoring is currently available for biology, chemistry, microbiology, and health courses this fall.  Peer assistance for computer science and Japanese language content areas will be available soon. Visit the LRC website for additional information about tutoring.

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You may also give us a call (455-0414) or email lrctutor@hawaii.edu if you have any questions about making an appointment.
 

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is here to assist students from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday and from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Fridays via Zoom.

  • Visit our website at go.hawaii.edu/Gp8 to make an appointment or attend a drop-in session with a tutor via Zoom through our new scheduling system, Penjiapp.
  • Contact us at writers@hawaii.edu for additional information and support.

 

LC Updates: August 11, 2021

August 11, 2021 by Leeward CC Learning Commons | 0 comments

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  • Friday, August 13: The Learning Commons will be CLOSED for staff training.
  • Friday, August 20: The Learning Commons will be CLOSED in observance of Statehood Day.

 

Interim Week Hours
August 16-20

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LRC & Writing Center Hours

  • August 16-20 (Monday – Friday): CLOSED

 

Library Hours

  • August 16 (Monday): 8am – 4pm by appointment
  • August 17 -19 (Tuesday – Thursday)
    • 8am – 4pm by appointment
    • 9am – 1pm walk-in
  • August 20 (Friday): Learning Commons CLOSED in observance of Statehood Day

 

Fall 2021 Semester Loan Laptops

Semester Laptop Loans

Students will be able to check out semester loan laptops starting Monday, August 16th. We have a limited amount of laptops to check out so please encourage your students to contact us (x210 or lcccirc@hawaii.edu) as soon as possible.

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