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HawCC at UCWH Library & Learning Center Services

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Information Access and Resources

Books, Videos & DVDs:

• Use the Voyager online catalog to find out what is available on our shelves or throughout the entire UH library system .

E-collection:

• Articles and books in an electronic format. To access the E-collection from off-campus you will need to use your UH ID number. Here are a few good starting places:
• Academic Search Premier: individual articles from over 4.500 periodical subscriptions.
• CQ Researcher: in-depth reports on current and controversial issues.
• Ebrary: online access to more than 32,000 books on a variety of topics.
• Are you a upper-division student? Check your home campus library website for more electronic resources.
• UH Hilo:
• UH Manoa:
• UH West Oahu:

Other Learning Resources and Services

• Library Orientations: introduction to the Library & Learning Center resources.



• Information Research Basics: how to find an article, book, or web site for a class assignment.



• Intra-system Loans: delivery of books and articles from other UH system libraries.



• Math and Writing Tutoring: Check with staff for the current tutoring schedule. While appointments are encouraged, drop-ins are welcome.



• Placement Testing:
• COMPASS testing is offered for placement into community college English and math courses. A retest is possible after a 60-day waiting period. All test scores expire after two years. The test is offered at 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday on a first come, first served basis. You must bring photo ID and your social security card (or other documented proof of your social security number) in order to take the test. Call Mike Hopson, (808)322-4862 for more information.



• Test Proctoring:
• The staff can proctor a variety of academic tests — please call (808) 322-4862 to schedule or make arrangements.
• Make-up and waiver tests for Center classes
• Tests from non UH system colleges (fee-based and depending on time and facility availability).
• For Distance Education (ITV) courses from throughout the UH system:
  Please contact Media Services: whmedia-l@hawaii.edu, or call 322-4864.



• Tutorial Software: reading, writing, math, reasoning skills and analogies, and nursing.



• MyUH Portal Assistance: Access and assistance in setting up UH ID user accounts.



• Word Processing: help using a computer for the first time to write papers.

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