UH West O'ahu Library Information Page
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The UH West O'ahu Library is one of the libraries of the University of Hawai'i System and a member of the Hawai'i Library Consortium.


Click here to go to the UH West O'ahu Library Research Page
to find articles and information in databases, books and other items in UH libraries,
and information on the Internet.

Account Status
Address
AV Equipment
Circulation Periods
Card
Contact Info
Copyright
Fines and Fees
Hours
Intrasystem Loans
Math/Stats Test
Online Catalog
Online Databases
Renewals
Send e-mail to us
Staff
Turnitin
UH System Libraries
UHWO Wireless Networks


Library Mission Statement
Library Collection Development Policy
Library Gifts Policy
FY2004 - 2005 Annual Report
FY2005 - 2006 Annual Report
FY2006 - 2007 Annual Report
UH Strategic Plan for Information Technology, July 2000
UHWO Educational Technology Plan, March 2003
UH Distance and Distributed Learning Action Plan, May 2003
UH System Libraries Circulation Policies Document, May 2002
Privacy: An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights
State of Hawai'i Ruling 90-30 Uniform Information Practice Act October 23, 1990


Hours:

Second Summer Session

July 7 - August 15, 2008

Monday:9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday:9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday:9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday:9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday:9:00 a.m. - Noon
Closed Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays


Closed August 16 - August 24, 2008


Regular hours resume Monday, August 25, 2008


Library Card:

You will need a UH West O'ahu ID card to borrow books and to use our online databases. Get your card from Student Services. Continuing students need to have their ID cards updated by Student Services each semester. Off campus and Neighbor Island students should request a card by filling in the online application, by e-mail from uhwolib@hawaii.edu, by phone (808-455-0497), or by letter. Your West O'ahu card may be used at all UH libraries. For security reasons, we will not provide library card numbers over the phone or by e-mail.

You are responsible for library items checked out with your card. If you lose your card or it is stolen, tell us as soon as possible.

Community Borrower Cards are available to Hawai'i residents not affiliated with the University of Hawai'i. Click here to see who is eligible for a card as well as services and fees. If you need more complete library services, contact the University of Hawai'i at Manoa Libraries External Services Program. Their services are offered on a pay as you go cost recovery basis.


Circulation Periods:

Most books:28 days
Hawaiian/Pacific books:14 days
Periodicals:7 days
Audio/Video items:4 days
Reference books:Do not circulate
See tables below for details.


Loan Periods Effective July 1, 2002 in the UH West O'ahu Library.

Standard Book Loans
Borrower
Loan and
Renewal Period
Renewals
Guaranteed Loan Period
When Recalled
Daily Fines ($10 max.)
Recall Fine ($10 max.)
Undergraduates
28 days
5
14 days
$.25/day
$.50/day
Graduate Students
91 days
5
14 days
$.25/day
$.50/day
Faculty/Staff
182 days
99
14 days
$.25/day
$.50/day
Reference Books Do Not Circulate.

Hawaii/Pacific Books
Borrower
Loan and
Renewal Period
Renewals
Fines ($10 max.)
Recall Fines
Undergraduates
14 days
1
$.25/day
$.50/day
Graduate Students
14 days
1
$.25/day
$.50/day
Faculty/Staff
14 days
1
$.25/day
$.50/day

Periodicals
Borrower
Loan and
Renewal Period
Renewals
Fines ($10 max.)
Holds or Recalls
Undergraduates
7 days
1
$.25/day
No
Graduate Students
7 days
1
$.25/day
No
Faculty/Staff
7 days
1
$.25/day
No

Audiovisual Media
Borrower
Loan and
Renewal Period
Renewals
Fines ($10 max.)
Holds or Recalls
Undergraduates
4 days
1
$1/day
No
Graduate Students
4 days
1
$1/day
No
Faculty/Staff
4 days
1
$1/day
No


Your Account Status:

To see information about your account, including items checked out to you, recall requests, and fines and fees you owe, click here. You will need your library barcode number to proceed.

Renewals:

To renew a book, click here and follow the instructions on the screen. You will need your library barcode number to proceed. An item has been successfully renewed only if a new due date appears next to the title when the screen is reloaded.

Fines and Fees:

YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR LIBRARY ITEMS CHECKED OUT WITH YOUR CARD. IF YOU LOSE YOUR CARD OR IT IS STOLEN, TELL US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

THERE IS NO "GRACE" PERIOD ON OVERDUE MATERIAL. BOOKS RETURNED LATE OR BOOKS THAT ARE LOST ARE SUBJECT TO FINES, A PROCESSING FEE, AND/OR A REPLACEMENT CHARGE.

  • Overdue books: 25 cents per day, maximum of $10 per item; 50 cents per item per day if item has been recalled.
  • Overdue AV/Media: $1.00 per day, maximum of $10 per item.
  • Lost books and AV/Media: $60 per item or replacement cost or exact replacement item and late fines and processing fee.
  • See tables below for details.

Note: Accumulated fines of $10 or more will block patrons from borrowing any additional library material. Library financial obligations must be paid before you register, graduate, or get a transcript. The Library participates in the State of Hawai'i Tax Setoff Program where unpaid financial obligations may be collected from your state income tax refund.


Ruling 90-30
Uniform Information Practice Act
October 23, 1990

The State of Hawai‘i, Department of the Attorney General, Office of Information Practices states that:

The fact that a person owes or has paid a fine to the Library is NOT confidential information. Information regarding what material is used will continue to be private, however the disclosure of information regarding Library fines would not result in an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Public interest in this information outweighs the privacy interest of the individual.

The Library will comply with this ruling by releasing names of individuals owing fines and fees to the Library and the amount to the best capability of our automated systems.


DELINQUENT FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS
(Reprinted from the UH West O'ahu General Catalog)

All students are expected to meet their financial obligations when due. These obligations include student loan payments, payment for tuition and fees, library fines, restitution for damaged items borrowed from the University and service charges for dishonored checks. Students who fail to remit payments when due will be subject to the rules and regulations governing delinquent obligations that have been adopted by the University of Hawai`i. Obligations incurred at other campuses within the University of Hawai`i system will also affect a student’s standing at the University of Hawai`i-West O`ahu.

The University shall have the right to impose sanctions such as denial of further registration, cancellation of registration, withdrawal of services and withholding of documents such as transcripts and diplomas, notation of the financial obligation on outgoing transcripts, as well as cessation of all rights and privileges which were conferred by the act of registration.


Fines and Fees Effective July 1, 2002 in the UH West O'ahu Library.

Books
Borrower
Daily Fines ($10 max.)
Recall Fine ($10 max.)
Undergraduates
$.25/day
$.50/day
Graduate Students
$.25/day
$.50/day
Faculty/Staff
$.25/day
$.50/day

Audiovisual Media and Equipment
Borrower
Fines ($10 max.)
Undergraduates
$1/day
Graduate Students
$1/day
Faculty/Staff
$1/day

Lost Items
Lost Item Type
Default Charges
Fines and
Processing Fee
Declared Lost
Books, AV Media,
Periodicals
$60, replacement cost, or replacement copy;
$80 for law and medical libraries
Accumulated fines up to $10
and $10 processing fee
41 days for books;
11 days for A/V Media
and Periodicals
Equipment
Replacement cost to be
determined by Librarian
Accumulated fines up to $10
and $10 processing fee
7 days

Online Catalog:

The UH West O'ahu Library uses the Voyager library catalog from Endeavor Information Systems. This online catalog shows resources in all UH System libraries. View a library catalog tutorial created by the Windward Community College Library.


Online Databases:

You will need a UH West O'ahu ID card to borrow books and to use our online databases. Get your card from Student Services. Continuing students need to have their ID cards updated by Student Services each semester. Off campus and Neighbor Island students should request a card by filling in the online application, by e-mail from uhwolib@hawaii.edu, by phone (808-455-0497), or by letter. Your West O'ahu card may be used at all UH libraries. For security reasons, we will not provide library card numbers over the phone or by e-mail.

Start your searches at our research page.


Intrasystem Library Loans (ISL):

Let us know as soon as possible if you cannot find a book, article, or video in either the UHWO or LCC libraries. Delivery time is approximately 1-2 weeks. There is no charge for book loans. If you need videos or periodical articles, there will be a charge (generally $3) payable when you pick up the item. (Note: Some libraries do not loan their videos.) Some items may only be available through a document delivery service. You will be responsible for the full cost in advance. ISL is only available to UH West O'ahu students, faculty, and staff.

For each ISL, e-mail the following information to uhwolib@hawaii.edu:

Books:

  1. Author(s) of the book
  2. Title of the book
  3. Publisher of the book
  4. Year the book was published
  5. UH library holding the book
  6. Call number of the book
  7. Your UH system e-mail address (accountname@hawaii.edu)
Articles:
  1. Author(s) of the article
  2. Title of the article
  3. Title of the journal the article is in
  4. Volume number of the journal
  5. Issue number of the journal
  6. Publication date of the journal
  7. Pages the article appears on
  8. Your UH system e-mail address (accountname@hawaii.edu)

AV Equipment:

Click here to request Audiovisual equipment.

Wireless Networks:

Click here for information about our wireless networks.

Copyright at UH West O'ahu:

Click here for information about copyright at UH West O'ahu.

Turnitin at UH West O'ahu:

Click here for information about Turnitin at UH West O'ahu for students.
Click here for information about Turnitin at UH West O'ahu for faculty.


Library Address:

96-129 Ala Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782
We are located inside the Leeward Community College Library building.


Library Staff:

Library e-mail:uhwolib@hawaii.edu


Links to Information About Other Libraries in the University of Hawai'i System:


Math/Statistics Assessment Test:

Send requests for an appointment to take the Math/Statistics Assessment Test to uhwolib@hawaii.edu or call 455-0497. Most people complete the test in about an hour.

Click here to go to the UH West O'ahu Library Research Page
to find articles and information in databases, books and other items in UH libraries,
and information on the Internet.


Send comments about this page, class-related reference questions, or questions about library services to: uhwolib@hawaii.edu.
Last revised July 14, 2008.

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