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Information Access and Resources

• Books, Videos & DVD
• E-collection
• Library Orientations
• Information Research Basics
• Intra-system Loans
• Math and Writing Tutoring
• MyUH Portal Assistance
• Placement Testing (COMPASS)
• Test Proctoring
• Tutorial Software
• Word Processing

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 4.600 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. The test is offered at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday on a first come, first served basis. You must bring photo ID and have a UH system student ID number in order to take the test. Call Alysia Downs or Karen Au, (808) 969-8830 for more information.
• For COMPASS test preparation, go to the following websites: http://www.act.org/compass/sample and http://www.testprepreview.com
  

• Test Proctoring:
• The Learning Center staff can proctor tests for all UH system colleges and universities. Please call (808) 969-8830 to schedule a test.
• Make-up and waiver tests for Center classes.
• Distance Education Online courses.
• For UH system ITV and video conference courses offered at the Center, please contact Media Services: whmedia-l@hawaii.edu, or call 969-8827 for test proctoring during a live class period.
  

 

• 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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