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COVID-19 Library & Learning Resources: Updates

Library & Learning Resources COVID-19 Updates

Updated: May 16, 2022, 10:48 AM

Lama Building Access

  • Visit our Library Hours page for updated hours.
  • If you or someone you are in close contact with are sick, please stay home and get healthy.
  • Disinfecting supplies are available at the copy machine work table, circulation, testing, and near the printing station for those who want to use them to disinfect their own space.
  • Group study rooms and meeting rooms are not available until further notice.
    Tables enclosed by white boards are available on the 2nd floor.

Research & Reference Assistance - Get Help from a Librarian

Librarians are available online and in the library to help you with your research:
  • Live Chat (available during open hours). 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.
  • Check out the library’s Remote Learning Research Guide and UH Online: Remote Learning 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 available for browsing and borrowing.
  • 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.

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 are available to be borrowed for the entire semester.
  • Note: It is recommended that you back up any files downloaded/created on library laptops by saving files via USB or Google Drive/Email. Some laptops delete anything saved when shut down. All laptops have a webcam and microphone.
  • Chromebook tablets are also available.

UH username and Password Resets via email

Events and Workshops

  • Library instruction and research support will be offered in person and online.
  • Select workshops will be offered remotely/online.

Testing Center

The Testing Center is open and operating with social distancing measures. Testing by appointment only. Visit the Testing Center's website for details on available testing appointments and related policies.

Questions? Email: kcctest@hawaii.edu

Lamakū Learning Center

The Study Hub is closed during the summer, but online tutoring is available at https://hawaii.edu/tutor.
The Study Hub will be back in the Fall 2022 semester.

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