Learning Commons Individual Study
Alameda County allows library indoor use at limited capacity. The college will take a cautious approach and is opening the Learning Commons to a maximum occupancy of 50 students. From Monday, November 2nd (Week 5), the Learning Commons hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Due to social distancing and limited occupancy, an online reservation system is available through the online catalog.
Seating Reservation Policy:
Students need to:
Circulation of items will continue; however, the 2-week book/journal stacks are closed for browsing. Library staff can retrieve items in those collections as requested. Group study rooms will open at a later date.
Staff will be monitoring compliance with these rules.
On Monday, November 3, 2020 the hours are:
Monday - Friday | 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m. |
Students need to:
Wear a mask while studying
Maintain social distance from others
Self-clean their chair and workspace with provided supplies before use
Not move seat/table from designated space
Please read the COVID-19 Updates for the latest information from the Life West Administration
Hours are limited but please note:
Library staff welcomes appointments for using the library at other times!
Please make arrangements to ensure that staff and services are available.
For hours during break, please see:
Please Email Us
The staff acknowledges your request within 24 hours.
Interlibrary loan request - ill@lifewest.edu
Reference Assistance, Off-Campus Access and Questions - bdelligatti@lifewest.edu
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