Library & Learning Resources COVID-19 Updates

Updated: July 6, 2021, 9:33 AM

Lama Building Access

• Visit our Library Hours page for updated hours.
• To ensure appropriate social distancing, we are limiting the number of people in the building at one time.
• Per the City & County of Honolulu's Emergency Order (PDF) , all library visitors must wear face coverings over their noses and mouths.
• If you or someone you are in close contact with are sick, please stay home and get healthy. We reserve the right to ask anyone in the building to leave if they exhibit symptoms of illness or do not follow social distancing protocols.
• The library has rearranged seating to follow recommendations found on page 15 of the Mayor’s Emergency Order 2021-05 (PDF) . Disinfecting supplies are available at the copy machine work table, circulation, testing, and near the printing station. It is the responsibility of each user to disinfect their own space.
• The 2nd floor is closed. Group study rooms and meeting rooms are not available until further notice. See more info about Lamakū Learning Center below.

Research & Reference Assistance - Get Help from a Librarian

• Live Chat (available 9am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri). See orange tab located on the upper right of the library’s website
• Email: kapccref@hawaii.edu
• Text: 808-201-2986
• Zoom video reference, which allows screen sharing, is also available. Just email, chat, or text to request a session.
• In-person reference for research support is available during library hours, but we highly encourage you to use online options as much as possible.
• Check out the library’s Remote Learning Research Guide and UH Online: Remote Learning in Spring 2021 for tips, advice, and additional resources.

Library Materials

• Ebooks, articles, and other e-resources are available 24/7 via the library website. Print book collections are not available for browsing, but you may request books at the Circulation Desk to read in the library or check out.
• Course Reserves: Students may check-out items for up to 2-hours, and may read or use library scanners to scan these items in the library. Some items may be in quarantine, and students will have the option to use them or request a scan instead.
  • Temporary Scanning Services for Course Reserves Only: How to request a course reserves scan.
• Library fines: Collection of overdue fines are suspended. If you have a hold on your account, please call (808) 734-9268 or email toyamar@hawaii.edu.

Long-term Laptop Use

• The Library has a limited supply of laptops for checkout on a first-come first-serve basis. One device per student. Laptops available to be borrowed for the entire semester, will be due on Friday, August 13, 2021. Note: It is recommended that you back up any files downloaded/created on library laptops. Some laptops delete anything saved when shut down, requiring users to save files via USB or Google Drive/Email. All laptops have a webcam and microphone.
• Chromebook tablets are also available.

UH username and Password Resets via email

• UH username and password can be updated at Managing Your UH Username.
• Password resets: Email toyamar@hawaii.edu.

Events and Workshops

• All library events and face-to-face workshops have been cancelled until further notice. Library instruction and research support will be offered remotely.
• Select workshops will be offered remotely/online.

Testing Center

As of Monday, July 6, 2020, the Testing Center has resumed in-person testing by appointment only. Visit the Testing Center's website for details on available testing and related policies. Note: Seating is limited due to social distancing measures.

Questions? Email: kcctest@hawaii.edu

• Visit the Testing Center's website

Lamakū Learning Center

The Learning Center, including the Study Hub, is closed in the summer; however, UHCC students can access free online tutoring support through Tutor.com: hawaii.edu/tutor.

Please contact yoshidav@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.