Windward Community College Library: Library Research Units (LRU)

Use this to chat with a librarian during normal service hours. If a librarian isn't currently available, we invite you to email us at wccref@hawaii.edu

Help Desk 808-235-7338
Circulation Desk 808-235-7436

Email wccref@hawaii.edu

Visit us in Hale Laʻakea

Accessing the LRU on Lamakū

1. Log-in to Lamakū
2. Click on the My Course drop down.
3. Choose Systems.
4. Click on WCC Library Research Unit course.

LRU Learning Outcomes

By the time you complete the Library Research Unit tutorials, you should be able to:

1. Choose appropriate search strategies and tools for finding needed information
2. Use the library's catalog, databases, and other research tools to discover information sources
3. Critically evaluate information sources

FAQʻs

What’s the Process?

1. Work through the three modules.
2. Take the corresponding quizzes

How much time do I have to complete each quiz?

• You have two hours from the time you begin to complete a quiz. 

What is the passing score?

• You need a minimum score of 70% to pass.
• For a higher score, review and retake the quiz up to three times.
  • Review the questions you missed and the relevant sections of the study guides. Each question links to the related sections of the study guides. 
  • Let a librarian know if you want additional retakes. They'll review the quiz with you and give you another try.

I scored less than 70%. Now what?
Review your quiz, Use the links from the questions you missed to review the relevant sections of the study guide. If you need more than three retakes, contact a librarian. They’ll go over the quiz with you and give you another chance.

Can I skip the Study Guides & just do the quizzes?
Most people who try this don't pass the quizzes (and don't learn stuff that will save them time when they do research in the future).

Who do I contact if I need help? 

• If you have questions or technical issues, contact a librarian. Call 808-235-7338 during service hours

When is the LRU due?

• Your instructor sets your deadline(s) for you to complete the Library Research Unit.

What if I took the LRUʻs in a previous semester?

• Your instructor may opt to give you credit for any Library Research Unit quizzes you passed within the past three years.
• LRUs completed more than three years ago do not transfer because library resources & curricula change over time.