LIBRARY CLOSED - Thurs., Dec. 22, 2022 - Mon., Jan. 2, 2023 (WINTER RECESS)

 

Winter Interim Library Hours

 

SULLIVAN FAMILY LIBRARY

 Winter Interim

(December 12, 2022 - January 8, 2023)

 

Monday, December 12	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday, December 13	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 14	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday, December 15	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday, December 16	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday/Sunday, Dec. 17-18	Closed

 

	Monday, December 19	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
	Tuesday, December 20	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
	Wednesday, December 21	9:00 am - 4:30 pm
**Thurs., Dec. 22 - Mon., Jan. 2  CLOSED for the holidays**
	Tuesday, January 3	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
	Wednesday, January 4	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
	Thursday, January 5	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
	Friday, January 6	9:00 am - 6:00 pm
	Saturday / Sunday, January 7-8	Closed
	Monday, January 9            Return to regular semester schedule

 

 

LIBRARY CLOSED - Thursday-Friday, Nov. 24-25, 2022 (THANKSGIVING)

 

LIBRARY CLOSED - Friday, November 11, 2022 (VETERANS DAY)

In observance of Veterans Day, the library will be closed on Friday, Nov. 11. It will reopen on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 11:00 AM.

LIBRARY CLOSED - Monday, October 10, 2022 (DISCOVERERS' DAY)

 In observance of the Discoverers' Day holiday, the Library will be closed on Monday, Oct. 10. It will re-open on Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 8:15 AM.

LIBRARY CLOSED - Monday, September 5, 2022 (LABOR DAY)

On Monday, Sept. 5, the library will be closed in observance of Labor Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 6 at 8:15 AM.

Welcome Back and E Komo Mai

 Aloha mai kākou!

Welcome to the fall 2022 semester.  We continue to have the following policies in place to ensure the Sullivan Family Library is safe for our entire Chaminade campus. 

• Sanitation stations are located throughout the library with disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer for your personal use.
• Books undergo a 3-day quarantine as part of our mission to reduce the spread of COVID-19. If you see a book is available in our catalog but it is not on the shelves, visit our Circulation Desk to see if the book is undergoing quarantine. 
• If you are unable to physically visit the library but need assistance with reference or need to renew a checkout, please email library@chaminade.edu for assistance.

For more information on Coronavirus, visit https://chaminade.edu/coronavirus/. 

Fall Library Hours

Monday to Thursday
8:15 AM to 11:00 PM

Friday

8:15 AM to 6:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Sunday

2:00 PM to 9:00 PM

**closed holidays**

Location of the Library
The Sullivan Family Library is located between the 2nd and 3rd roads of the Chaminade campus, next to Eiben Hall. The entrance to the library is located on the 2nd floor and elevator assistance is available for individuals needing accommodation. Please call the library main line at (808) 735-4725 and someone will assist you with the elevators. (Click on the map below to expand).

Services at the Library
Borrowing
We hope to make use of library materials as easy as possible and our friendly circulation staff is available to make sure you are able to borrow library materials with ease. Some things to remember:

• Your current, validated Chaminade ID card is required for borrowing. Get your ID by bringing a photo ID to the Client Services Office (2nd road, Sullivan Family Library 101) and be sure to update your validation sticker every semester.
• New library users will need to show proof of Chaminade affiliation (e.g. current CUH ID) and complete a short application form.
• Most of the general collection can be checked out. Some materials are restricted to library use (Hawaiian/Pacific collection, magazines, newspapers, etc.). See the loan page for more information. 

Study Rooms
We have rooms available for academic group study or Chaminade affiliated functions.  Please note:

• Group rooms accommodate 2-5 people.
• Valid, current Chaminade ID is required to check out rooms.
• Rooms are available on first come, first serve basis.
• Use limit is 3 hours ($5 fine per hour will be charged if you go over).
• See a list of our complete Study Room Rules here.

Laptops
If you forgot your device at home or find yourself needing a laptop, the library has a collection of laptops available to lend to Chaminade students, faculty, and staff. Our policies can be found here but please remember, laptops are for library use, only!

Available Resources
Our librarians work to create a comprehensive collection to support your academic, research, and recreational needs. At the Sullivan Family Library, you will find not only books and eBooks but also scholarly journals, popular magazines, current and historic newspapers, DVDs, etc.

Librarian and Assistance
Research librarians are available to assist the students, faculty, and staff of Chaminade University with their research and informational needs. For research help, please email library@chaminade.edu  or contact your department liaison librarian for specialized assistance:

Valerie Coleman (808) 739-4661

Education, Humanities

Krystal Kakimoto (808) 739-8521

Hawaii/Pacific, Nursing, Community & Public Health

Sharon LePage (808) 440-4263

Natural Sciences, Mathematics

Lynette Teruya (808) 735-4860

Behavioral Sciences, Business & Communication

LibGuides Online
LibGuides are created by librarians to organize and share library resources with users. They contain information, resources, and links relevant to courses offered at Chaminade University.  Here is a link to all of the current Library Research Guides available.

Blog
The Sullivan Family Library also hosts its own blog with information about the library, the collection, exhibits/displays, and anything of interest our librarians want to share with you. The blog can be found at: http://sullivanfamilylibrary.blogspot.com/.

Contact Us:
We hope that you feel more comfortable with the library after reading this blog post but if you have any more questions or want to get in touch with us, below is our contact information:

Sullivan Family Library

Chaminade University of Honolulu

3140 Waialae Avenue

Honolulu, HI, USA 96816

PH: (808) 735-4725

FAX: (808) 735-4891

For more information, visit our website: https://chaminade.edu/sullivan-library/. 

Library Hours for Fall Semester 2022

Begins Monday, August 22 through December 9 (Friday)

Closed on the following holidays:

Labor Day Monday, September 5

Discoverers' Day Monday, October 10

Veteran's Day Friday, November 11

Thanksgiving Thursday/Friday, November 24 - 25

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) Global is now available

NEW!!

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) Global is now available:

ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global

https://login.ezproxy.chaminade.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal?accountid=28738

To search for dissertations/theses: select ProQuest Dissertations & Theses (PQDT) Global directly from the Databases by Subject/Title list.

OneSearch cannot fully search PQDT Global.

Carpet cleaning

There will be no access to the third floor of the library Tuesday-Wednesday, August 9-10, as our carpets get cleaned.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Library Online Databases - Access Issues on Campus

If you are on campus and are having issues accessing some of the library online databases, please contact the library to let us know. We are currently working to resolve the issue.

You can reach us at (808) 735-4725 or email us at library@chaminade.edu

LIBRARY CLOSED - Monday, July 4, 2022 (INDEPENDENCE DAY)

 In observance of Independence Day, the library will be closed on Monday, July 4. It will re-open on Tuesday, July 5 at 9AM.

LIBRARY CLOSED - Monday, June 20, 2022 (Juneteenth)

In observance of Juneteenth, the library will be closed on Monday, June 20th. It will re-open on Tuesday, June 21 at 9:00AM.

Here's some quick info from Wikipedia about Juneteenth:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth

LIBRARY CLOSED - Friday, June 10, 2022 (KAMEHAMEHA DAY)

In observance of King Kamehameha Day, the library will be closed on Friday, June 10. The library will re-open on Saturday, June 11 at 11 AM.   

Summer 2022 Hours (beginning May 9)

 Beginning Monday, May 9, 2022

Library Summer 2022 Hours

M-F 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday CLOSED

Holidays Closed:

Monday, May 30 Memorial Day

Friday, June 10 Kamehameha Day

Monday, June 20 Juneteenth

Monday, July 4 Independence Day

Tranquili TEA at the Library, April 25-May 6, 2022

 Stop by for some soothing tea or hot cocoa...

LIBRARY CLOSED - Friday, April 15 (GOOD FRIDAY) and Sunday, April 17 (EASTER)

In observance of Good Friday, the library will be closed on Friday, April 15, 2022. On Saturday, April 16, the library will open during its regular hours, 11AM-4PM, but will be closed on Sunday, April 17, in observance of Easter. The library will then re-open on Monday, April 18 at 8:15AM.

Now Hiring!

Looking for a job on campus and have good people skills? The library is now hiring CUH students. Apply now!

 

LIBRARY CLOSED - Monday, February 21, 2022 - PRESIDENTS DAY

The library will be closed on Monday, February 21 in observance of Presidents Day. It will reopen on Tuesday, February 22 at 8:15 AM.

Return to Regular Semester Hours - Beginning Monday, January 31

 As we return to in-person classes, beginning Monday, January 31, library hours return to regular semester hours:

New Library Webpage

 

You may have noticed the library webpage's new look. Check out the new library webpage at:

https://chaminade.edu/sullivan-library/

Individual Study Rooms Available Beginning Nov. 1

Sullivan Family Library Study Rooms 3 & 4 
Available for individual use starting Nov. 1
3-hour loan period per day on a first-come basis (no reservations)
Non-renewable

Beginning Monday, November 1, Study Rooms 3 & 4 may be utilized for individual use. Previously, all of the study rooms required at least two people and they were only for group use. This is a pilot program that will be carried out until the end of the semester and, upon review, may continue if it is deemed practical and effective. Groups will still be given preference, but if the rooms are not being used, individuals may use these designated rooms. These rooms are for a 3-hour loan period per day, on a first-come basis, and are not renewable.

Modified Library Hours During Start of 2022 Spring Semester

Due to Chaminade's classes being online until January 31, the library will have modified hours of operation at the beginning of the 2022 spring semester.

Modified library hours, beginning Monday, Jan. 10:

Mon - Thu 8:15am -9pm

Fri 8:15am - 6pm

Sat 11am - 4pm

Sun 2pm - 9pm

Sign-In REQUIRED for Non-CUH Visitors to Library

In accordance with the University's policy regarding visitors to the CUH campus, non-CUH users of the Library will be required to present appropriate documentation and sign in at the Circulation Desk upon entering the Library (sign in only once per day).

Here is the University's policy on visitors to the campus, also available at https://chaminade.edu/coronavirus/announcements/:

SAFETY PROTOCOL for CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY VISITORS

Effective September 24, 2021

In our continued effort to maintain the health and safety of our campus community, individuals planning to visit campus are required to present one of the following prior or immediately upon arrival to Chaminade University’s campus. The University faculty or staff member hosting the visitors(s) is responsible for the authentication of one of the approved forms of documentation.

QR code from State of Hawaii’s Safe Access program

COVID-19 Vaccination Card

Negative test result for COVID-19 within 48 hours of arrival

Examples of a campus visit include speakers, guests or individuals spending ten or more minutes indoors with Chaminade students, faculty and/or staff.

Library Webpage Security Error Message

The Sullivan Family Library is aware of its webpage’s security error message and is working to resolve this issue. The library would like to reassure everyone that it is safe to proceed to its webpage and it does have a security certificate. The error messages may appear differently, depending on the browser used to access the webpage. Some may require the user to click on the ‘Advanced’ button before getting to the ‘Proceed’ message (see screenshot below).  If there are any further concerns or questions, please contact the library at (808) 735-4725 or at library@chaminade.edu for assistance.

LIBRARY CLOSED - Monday, January 17, 2022 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the library will be closed on Monday, January 17. It will re-open on Tuesday, January 18 at 8:15AM.