{"rss":"<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" ?>\n<feed xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2005\/Atom\">\n<title>LPC Library News<\/title>\n<updated>2024-09-05T16:45:21+00:00<\/updated>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blogs\/system\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:b248a5bf-ba31-994e-617e-0b45f9b82a19<\/id>\n<entry>\n<title>Fall 2026 Library Hours \ud83d\udd58<\/title>\n<updated>2026-08-27T01:17:15+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Kali Rippel<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<article><ul><li><strong>Monday\u2013Thursday:<\/strong> 9am\u20137pm<\/li><li><strong>Friday:<\/strong> 9am\u20133pm<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\"><strong>Online Chat:<\/strong> 24\/7<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Database Access:<\/strong> 24\/7 (log in with MyPortal off-campus)<\/li><\/ul><p>View our most up-to-date hours on our <a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\">hours page<\/a>.<\/p><p><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:6.42%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/accounts\/29053\/images\/fallHours.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/p><\/article>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/fall-2026-library-hours\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:1982a820-bd41-9685-1a43-79b4d4c5b67f<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Fall into the library! Everything Free at the LPC Library!<\/title>\n<updated>2026-08-27T00:18:58+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Kali Rippel<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<article><p>Whether this is your first semester ever or you've been here before, we are so glad you're here! We've got lots of free stuff to support your success at LPC. Read on and bookmark!<\/p><hr><h2>Research &amp; Writing Help<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\"><strong>Librarian Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> 24\/7 chat on our homepage, or walk up to the reference desk during open hours.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/noodletools\"><strong>NoodleTools<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Organize citations and build bibliographies. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Databases \u2192 NoodleTools.<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/grammarly\"><strong>Grammarly EDU<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Free premium account for grammar and clarity. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Databases \u2192 Grammarly.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h2>Entertainment &amp; Media<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Multimedia Databases:<\/strong> Movies, music, news, journals, eBooks. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Databases \u2192<\/strong> filter by subject\/media type.<\/li><li><strong>NY Times:<\/strong> Unlimited access to news, games, crossword, and cooking. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Databases \u2192 New York Times.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h2>The Practical Stuff<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Technology:<\/strong> Borrow laptops, calculators, headphones, chargers. Free printing too. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Services \u2192 Technology.<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.libcal.com\/reserve\/spaces\"><strong>Study Rooms<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Book one for group work or solo focus. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Book Group Study Room.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Textbook Reserves:<\/strong> Many course textbooks available to use in-library or borrow short-term.<\/li><li><strong>Library Card:<\/strong> Your student ID doubles as one. No ID? Bring your W-ID + photo ID.<\/li><li><strong>24\/7 Access:<\/strong> Log in with MyPortal for off-campus database access, anytime.<\/li><li><strong>Fine-Free:<\/strong> Return your stuff, fees disappear automatically.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Visiting the Library<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Group Study:<\/strong> Talk it out, work together, just keep it mellow.<\/li><li><strong>Respectful Study Space:<\/strong> Stay respectful of those who want to study quietly, as well as those needing to work as a group.<\/li><li><strong>Silent Study Room:<\/strong> Our dedicated silent classroom for zero talking.<\/li><li><strong>Food &amp; Drink:<\/strong> No food, but beverages are welcome throughout the library.<\/li><li><strong>Free Earplugs:<\/strong> Ask at the desk if you need to block out the world.<\/li><\/ul><hr><p><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:14.31%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/accounts\/29053\/images\/Welcome_to_LPC_Library.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laspositascollege.edu\/library\">Visit the LPC Library homepage<\/a><\/p><\/article>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/fall-into-the-library-everything-free-at-the-lpc-library\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:6aa2b078-3ff1-c7b9-7937-e9cf3c5cec50<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Summer 2026 Library Hours<\/title>\n<updated>2026-06-10T22:49:52+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<summary type=\"html\"><![CDATA[We're open this summer!]]><\/summary>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;<\/p><hr><h4>Summer 2026 Library Hours (June 8 - August 13):&nbsp;<\/h4><h6>Regular Services available- Open for studying, computer and printer use, checkout services, and research support.<\/h6><p>Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm<\/p><p>Friday: Closed<\/p><p>Saturday-Sunday: Closed<\/p><h6>Online Research Help (24x7): <a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>\u201cAsk LPC Library\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h6><h6>&nbsp;<\/h6><h6>Contact the library by phone during business hours:<\/h6><p>Checkout desk: &nbsp;925-424-1151<\/p><p>Reference desk: &nbsp; 925-424-1150<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.libcal.com\/hours\/\"><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:38.51%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/summer_hours.png\" alt=\"graphic image of summer beach scene with sun, sand, ocean, palm tree, beach chair with umbrella, and stack of books next to the chair\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/summer-2026-library-hours\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:21686c14-226e-70ac-df67-cb08a1158c50<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Research Award - Apply by March 27<\/title>\n<updated>2026-01-20T03:46:26+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<summary type=\"html\"><![CDATA[Library Research Award Scholarship]]><\/summary>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/libraryresearchaward\"><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:59.07%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/library_research_award_hawk_blog_post.png\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><\/p><p>The <span style=\"color:hsl(30,75%,60%);\"><strong>LPC Library Research Award<\/strong><\/span> recognizes excellence in student research, information competency skills, and the inquiry process in using the library, its resources, and collections.<\/p><p>One to three winners&nbsp;will be selected to receive a scholarship.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:hsl(30,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;\"><strong>Application Due: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"marker\" style=\"box-sizing:border-box;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:bolder;\">Friday, March 27, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color:hsl(0,0%,0%);\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;\">More information and application: <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/libraryresearchaward\"><strong>https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/libraryresearchaward<\/strong><\/a><\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/library-research-award\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:5d3fca8e-257e-883b-aba2-1219812ff33a<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Spring 2026 Library Hours<\/title>\n<updated>2026-01-20T03:23:30+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/spring2026.png\" alt=\"graphic of spring pink blossom tree with bicycle and text las positas college spring 2026 library hours\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/figure><h4>Library Building, in-person services, and reference hours:&nbsp;<\/h4><p>Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 7 pm<\/p><p>Friday: 9 am to 3pm<\/p><p>Saturday-Sunday: Closed<\/p><p>Online Research Help (24x7 chat): <a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>\"Ask LPC Library\"<\/strong><\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><h4>Holiday Closures:<\/h4><p>Presidents' Holiday Weekend (February 13-16)<\/p><p>Flex Day (March 19): *Library and campus open 4-7pm only.*<\/p><p>Spring Break (March 30- April 5)<\/p><p>Memorial Day (May 25)<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/spring-2026-hours\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:53f84fa0-c954-34c2-1c58-5811e1059e75<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Winter Intersession - Library Services <\/title>\n<updated>2025-12-18T22:12:35+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<summary type=\"html\"><![CDATA[LPC Library services during Winter Intersession ]]><\/summary>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<p><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:80.17%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/wintersession1.png\" alt=\"winter interssion library services\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/p><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Welcome to Winter Intersession!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"><span style=\"color:inherit;\"><span style=\"border:0px;font-family:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-size:14pt;font-stretch:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>LPC Library Hours and Services - Winter Intersession (December 20 - January 17, 2026):<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\">&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\">Though the <strong>library building will be closed<\/strong> for use during <strong>Winter Intersession<\/strong>, the following <strong>library services<\/strong> <strong>will be available:<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\">&nbsp;<\/p><ol style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:;\" segoe=\"\" ui\",=\"\" \"segoe=\"\" ui=\"\" web=\"\" (west=\"\" european)\",=\"\" -apple-system,=\"\" blinkmacsystemfont,=\"\" roboto,=\"\" \"helvetica=\"\" neue\",=\"\" sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"=\"\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\"><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Front Door Service - Returns: <\/strong>The classified team is available on the following dates to assist with checking in returns.<ol><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\">December 22 - 23 (9 am to 12 pm)<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\">January 5 - 9 and 12 - 16 (9 am to 12 pm)&nbsp;<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><p>by appointment (call: 925-424-1151)<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Online Resources for Research:<\/strong><ol><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><a style=\"border:0px;color:rgb(5, 99, 193);font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laspositascollege.edu\/library\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-linkindex=\"0\" title=\"https:\/\/www.laspositascollege.edu\/library\/\"><strong>Access the library\u2019s online resources<\/strong><\/a>, including article databases, eBooks, streaming media, LibGuides, and how-to video tutorials.<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><p>Use your MyPortal credentials to access the library\u2019s resources remotely.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Reference and Research Assistance:<\/strong><ol><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><p>Use the <a style=\"border:0px;color:rgb(5, 99, 193);font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\" href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-linkindex=\"1\" title=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\"><strong>24\/7 live chat to ask librarians for research help<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Laptop Loans\/Renewals:<\/strong><ol><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Students who are not enrolled in winter classes should return laptops and other devices by 3pm on Friday, December 19.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\">Students who are enrolled in winter classes and don\u2019t currently have a library laptop (or other device) <a style=\"border:0px;color:rgb(5, 99, 193);font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\" href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/techcheckouts\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-linkindex=\"2\" title=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/techcheckouts\">may request one using the usual Technology Checkout process<\/a>, and pick it up between now and noon on December 23.<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\">Students who currently have a library laptop (or other device like a calculator) checked out that they need to use during winter intersession may renew it through January 17- <strong>This must be done in person<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"x_xxxxmsonormal\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.75in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0.5in;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\">What students should do to renew a library laptop checkout for winter intersession:<\/p><ul style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:;\" segoe=\"\" ui\",=\"\" \"segoe=\"\" ui=\"\" web=\"\" (west=\"\" european)\",=\"\" -apple-system,=\"\" blinkmacsystemfont,=\"\" roboto,=\"\" \"helvetica=\"\" neue\",=\"\" sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"=\"\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"x_xxxxmsonormal\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0in 1.5in;\">Bring the laptop to the library in person during open hours. Phone and online renewals are not available.<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsonormal\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0in 1.5in;\">Show their winter 2025 enrollment status\/class schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/winter-intersession-library\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:04b1fca9-b51a-a77b-e260-f2187f5d2b45<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Finals week in the library<\/title>\n<updated>2025-12-16T01:13:06+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<summary type=\"html\"><![CDATA[Good luck with your finals, hawks!]]><\/summary>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/finalsweeklibraryfl25.png\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/figure><div style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:20px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\" id=\"s-lc-event-desc\"><div style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:20px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\" id=\"s-lc-event-desc\"><p><br>The LPC Library welcomes and supports students studying for finals and finishing up Fall semester assignments.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The library will be open regular hours during finals week:&nbsp;<\/p><p>Mon-Thurs: 9am - 7pm<\/p><p>Fri: 9 am - 3pm<\/p><p>Need a bit of a study break? &nbsp;We've got you covered there too--puzzles, coloring materials, games, DVDs, and, of course, plenty of books to read. &nbsp;<\/p><p>Snacks and hot drinks will be provided courtesy of LPC Student Government. &nbsp;<\/p><p>Good luck with your finals, hawks!<\/p><\/div><\/div>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/finals-week-in-the-library\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:2b650f57-dea7-a631-c8f0-0132a45b2218<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>LPC Library Returns - Due Dec. 19<\/title>\n<updated>2025-12-16T00:24:02+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:67.37%;\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:960\/540;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/hawk_backpack.png\" alt=\"hawk wearing backpack perched on books and laptop\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/figure><p>Library materials should be returned by their due date or at the end of the semester, at the very latest.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p>Access your<a href=\"https:\/\/caccl-positas.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/discovery\/account?vid=01CACCL_POSITAS:POSITAS&amp;section=overview\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;library account&nbsp;<\/a>to see due dates for checked out items.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Laptops, wifi hotspots, and other technology<\/strong>&nbsp;items should be returned in-person to the library.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Do not return technology items to the bookdrops.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Books, DVDs, CDs<\/strong>&nbsp;can be returned in person or in one of the bookdrops on campus:&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"margin-left:40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AoPgKc1wx98\/XrStAXzCm1I\/AAAAAAAAGB8\/IMuN35tGR6YkPG_FVVmt4K40CZZeYteUACK4BGAsYHg\/bkdrop2_library.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AoPgKc1wx98\/XrStAXzCm1I\/AAAAAAAAGB8\/IMuN35tGR6YkPG_FVVmt4K40CZZeYteUACK4BGAsYHg\/w200-h150\/bkdrop2_library.jpg\" alt=\"bookdrop on corner of library building\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1512\" data-original-width=\"2016\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3><strong>Bookstore Returns<\/strong><\/h3><p>Please return bookstore-purchased or rented items to the campus bookstore:&nbsp;<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/laspositasstore\/help-faq\/return-policy-fvs\">https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/laspositasstore\/help-faq\/return-policy-fvs<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Do not return bookstore items to the library or the bookdrops.<\/strong><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h3><strong>LPC Library is Now Fine Free<\/strong><\/h3><p>The LPC Library has adopted a Fine-Free Policy for overdue materials. The library will stop charging fines for overdue books and materials that are returned late as well as clear any outstanding overdue balances.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The library encourages students to return items responsibly and timely so others may use those shared resources. Items not returned within&nbsp;their due date will be flagged and reminder notices will be sent via email.&nbsp; <strong>Items not returned<\/strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;the end of the semester will be considered lost, and a replacement fee will be charged.&nbsp;<\/p><p>While the library eliminated overdue fines,&nbsp;<strong>students are still responsible for fees associated with replacing lost or damaged books and other materials they check out.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>More about library checkout, fines, and fees policies:&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/students\/checkingoutmaterials\">https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/students\/checkingoutmaterials<\/a><\/p><p>Please contact the library with any questions about your account.<\/p><p><strong>LPC Library Check-Out Desk:<\/strong>&nbsp;925.424.1151<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/\">https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/<\/a><\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/LPC-Library-returns-fines-fees\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:72dead2a-52af-c3e3-331b-6fa5eb3fc9eb<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Library Smart Shops: Fall 2025<\/title>\n<updated>2025-10-24T00:43:41+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:95.08%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.libcal.com\/calendar\/atlpclibrary?cid=1411&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=1411&amp;ct=22556&amp;inc=0\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/final_Fall_2025_Library_Smart_Shops__1_.png\" alt=\"fall 2025 library smart shop workshops schedule\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><\/figure><h5><i>Smart Shops - <\/i>workshops to help students succeed.&nbsp;<\/h5><p>Whether you\u2019re trying to learn how to use the library, find the best sources for your papers, avoid plagiarism, or earn extra credit, we've got something for everyone!<\/p><p>Smart Shop workshops from the <strong>LPC Library <\/strong>for the <strong>Fall 2025<\/strong> semester:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Better Sources, Better Grades<\/strong><br>Discover how to find quality sources that will improve your research papers.<br><strong>Oct. 27<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM,<\/strong> <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/82141796394\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/a><i>: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/82141796394\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"--Ys-XuQ:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/82141796394<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i>&nbsp;<\/i><\/span><br>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Scholarly &amp; Peer-Reviewed Journals<\/strong><br>Get familiar with the ins and outs of finding peer-reviewed articles.<br><strong>Nov. 4<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM,<\/strong> <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84021820479\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/a><i>: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84021820479\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"--Ys-XuQ:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84021820479<\/span><\/span><\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Citing &amp; Avoiding Plagiarism<\/strong><br>Learn how to cite properly and steer clear of plagiarism.<br><strong>Nov. 12<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM,<\/strong> <strong>Library (Room 2003)<\/strong><\/i><br>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>NoodleTools Tutorial<\/strong><br>Learn to use NoodleTools to organize research and cite sources.<br><strong>Nov. 20<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM<\/strong>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/81120013231\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/a><i>: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/81120013231\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"--Ys-XuQ:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/81120013231<\/span><\/span><\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/li><li><p><strong>Help!: A Research Workshop<\/strong><br>Last-minute research help for your final projects and papers!<br><strong>Dec. 2<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM, Library (Room 2003)<\/strong><\/i><br><strong>Dec. 8<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM<\/strong>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84965271855\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/a><i>: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84965271855\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"--Ys-XuQ:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84965271855<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>View the Library's <a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.libcal.com\/calendar\/atlpclibrary?cid=1411&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=1411&amp;ct=22556&amp;inc=0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\"><strong>events calendar<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>for more info.<\/p><p>More about the LPC Smart Shop program: <a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.edu\/smartshops\/\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\">https:\/\/laspositascollege.edu\/smartshops\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/library-smart-shops-fall\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:3b30aaae-813b-7811-5a66-6804a3ab758a<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Library Card Drive: Oct. 8 (11-2, Quad)<\/title>\n<updated>2025-09-26T22:39:07+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/blogpost_libcarddrive.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/figure><h5>Library Card Drive:&nbsp;<\/h5><p><strong>Wed. Oct 8 (11am-2pm), LPC Quad<\/strong> in front of the library (Bldg 2000)<\/p><p>Get your <strong>library cards from participating public libraries<\/strong> to take advantage of their wealth of FREE online resources including: streaming movies, eAudiobooks, eBooks, e-Magazines, language learning apps, and museum passes.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Participating public libraries:<\/p><ul><li>Livermore<\/li><li>Pleasanton&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dublin<\/li><li>San Ramon (New this year!)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Just bring a photo ID with your address to apply.&nbsp;<\/strong> You do not need to be a resident of the participating cities or counties to receive their library card.&nbsp;<\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/library-card-drive-oct-8-quad\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:4fae466d-a418-9b7a-e429-594a556657f1<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<\/feed>","raw":"<?xml version=\"1.0\" encoding=\"utf-8\" ?>\n<feed xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2005\/Atom\">\n<title>LPC Library News<\/title>\n<updated>2024-09-05T16:45:21+00:00<\/updated>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blogs\/system\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:b248a5bf-ba31-994e-617e-0b45f9b82a19<\/id>\n<entry>\n<title>Fall 2026 Library Hours \ud83d\udd58<\/title>\n<updated>2026-08-27T01:17:15+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Kali Rippel<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<article><ul><li><strong>Monday\u2013Thursday:<\/strong> 9am\u20137pm<\/li><li><strong>Friday:<\/strong> 9am\u20133pm<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\"><strong>Online Chat:<\/strong> 24\/7<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Database Access:<\/strong> 24\/7 (log in with MyPortal off-campus)<\/li><\/ul><p>View our most up-to-date hours on our <a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\">hours page<\/a>.<\/p><p><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:6.42%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/accounts\/29053\/images\/fallHours.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/p><\/article>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/fall-2026-library-hours\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:1982a820-bd41-9685-1a43-79b4d4c5b67f<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Fall into the library! Everything Free at the LPC Library!<\/title>\n<updated>2026-08-27T00:18:58+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Kali Rippel<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<article><p>Whether this is your first semester ever or you've been here before, we are so glad you're here! We've got lots of free stuff to support your success at LPC. Read on and bookmark!<\/p><hr><h2>Research &amp; Writing Help<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\"><strong>Librarian Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> 24\/7 chat on our homepage, or walk up to the reference desk during open hours.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/noodletools\"><strong>NoodleTools<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Organize citations and build bibliographies. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Databases \u2192 NoodleTools.<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/grammarly\"><strong>Grammarly EDU<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Free premium account for grammar and clarity. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Databases \u2192 Grammarly.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h2>Entertainment &amp; Media<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Multimedia Databases:<\/strong> Movies, music, news, journals, eBooks. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Databases \u2192<\/strong> filter by subject\/media type.<\/li><li><strong>NY Times:<\/strong> Unlimited access to news, games, crossword, and cooking. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Databases \u2192 New York Times.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><h2>The Practical Stuff<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Technology:<\/strong> Borrow laptops, calculators, headphones, chargers. Free printing too. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Services \u2192 Technology.<\/strong><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.libcal.com\/reserve\/spaces\"><strong>Study Rooms<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Book one for group work or solo focus. <strong>Homepage \u2192 Book Group Study Room.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Textbook Reserves:<\/strong> Many course textbooks available to use in-library or borrow short-term.<\/li><li><strong>Library Card:<\/strong> Your student ID doubles as one. No ID? Bring your W-ID + photo ID.<\/li><li><strong>24\/7 Access:<\/strong> Log in with MyPortal for off-campus database access, anytime.<\/li><li><strong>Fine-Free:<\/strong> Return your stuff, fees disappear automatically.<\/li><\/ul><h2>Visiting the Library<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Group Study:<\/strong> Talk it out, work together, just keep it mellow.<\/li><li><strong>Respectful Study Space:<\/strong> Stay respectful of those who want to study quietly, as well as those needing to work as a group.<\/li><li><strong>Silent Study Room:<\/strong> Our dedicated silent classroom for zero talking.<\/li><li><strong>Food &amp; Drink:<\/strong> No food, but beverages are welcome throughout the library.<\/li><li><strong>Free Earplugs:<\/strong> Ask at the desk if you need to block out the world.<\/li><\/ul><hr><p><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:14.31%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/accounts\/29053\/images\/Welcome_to_LPC_Library.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laspositascollege.edu\/library\">Visit the LPC Library homepage<\/a><\/p><\/article>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/fall-into-the-library-everything-free-at-the-lpc-library\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:6aa2b078-3ff1-c7b9-7937-e9cf3c5cec50<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Summer 2026 Library Hours<\/title>\n<updated>2026-06-10T22:49:52+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<summary type=\"html\"><![CDATA[We're open this summer!]]><\/summary>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;<\/p><hr><h4>Summer 2026 Library Hours (June 8 - August 13):&nbsp;<\/h4><h6>Regular Services available- Open for studying, computer and printer use, checkout services, and research support.<\/h6><p>Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 5 pm<\/p><p>Friday: Closed<\/p><p>Saturday-Sunday: Closed<\/p><h6>Online Research Help (24x7): <a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>\u201cAsk LPC Library\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/h6><h6>&nbsp;<\/h6><h6>Contact the library by phone during business hours:<\/h6><p>Checkout desk: &nbsp;925-424-1151<\/p><p>Reference desk: &nbsp; 925-424-1150<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.libcal.com\/hours\/\"><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:38.51%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/summer_hours.png\" alt=\"graphic image of summer beach scene with sun, sand, ocean, palm tree, beach chair with umbrella, and stack of books next to the chair\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/summer-2026-library-hours\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:21686c14-226e-70ac-df67-cb08a1158c50<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Research Award - Apply by March 27<\/title>\n<updated>2026-01-20T03:46:26+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<summary type=\"html\"><![CDATA[Library Research Award Scholarship]]><\/summary>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<p style=\"text-align:center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/libraryresearchaward\"><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:59.07%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/library_research_award_hawk_blog_post.png\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><\/p><p>The <span style=\"color:hsl(30,75%,60%);\"><strong>LPC Library Research Award<\/strong><\/span> recognizes excellence in student research, information competency skills, and the inquiry process in using the library, its resources, and collections.<\/p><p>One to three winners&nbsp;will be selected to receive a scholarship.<\/p><p><span style=\"color:hsl(30,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;\"><strong>Application Due: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"marker\" style=\"box-sizing:border-box;\"><strong style=\"box-sizing:border-box;font-weight:bolder;\">Friday, March 27, 2026&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color:hsl(0,0%,0%);\"><span class=\"OYPEnA font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;\">More information and application: <\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/libraryresearchaward\"><strong>https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/libraryresearchaward<\/strong><\/a><\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/library-research-award\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:5d3fca8e-257e-883b-aba2-1219812ff33a<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Spring 2026 Library Hours<\/title>\n<updated>2026-01-20T03:23:30+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/spring2026.png\" alt=\"graphic of spring pink blossom tree with bicycle and text las positas college spring 2026 library hours\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/figure><h4>Library Building, in-person services, and reference hours:&nbsp;<\/h4><p>Monday-Thursday: 9 am to 7 pm<\/p><p>Friday: 9 am to 3pm<\/p><p>Saturday-Sunday: Closed<\/p><p>Online Research Help (24x7 chat): <a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/\"><span style=\"font-size:16px;\"><strong>\"Ask LPC Library\"<\/strong><\/span><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p><h4>Holiday Closures:<\/h4><p>Presidents' Holiday Weekend (February 13-16)<\/p><p>Flex Day (March 19): *Library and campus open 4-7pm only.*<\/p><p>Spring Break (March 30- April 5)<\/p><p>Memorial Day (May 25)<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/spring-2026-hours\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:53f84fa0-c954-34c2-1c58-5811e1059e75<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Winter Intersession - Library Services <\/title>\n<updated>2025-12-18T22:12:35+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<summary type=\"html\"><![CDATA[LPC Library services during Winter Intersession ]]><\/summary>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<p><img class=\"image_resized\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;width:80.17%;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/wintersession1.png\" alt=\"winter interssion library services\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/p><h4><span style=\"color:hsl(0,75%,60%);\"><strong>Welcome to Winter Intersession!&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"><span style=\"color:inherit;\"><span style=\"border:0px;font-family:inherit;font-feature-settings:inherit;font-kerning:inherit;font-optical-sizing:inherit;font-size-adjust:inherit;font-size:14pt;font-stretch:inherit;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-variation-settings:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:baseline;\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\"><strong>LPC Library Hours and Services - Winter Intersession (December 20 - January 17, 2026):<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"x_MsoNormal\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\">&nbsp;<\/p><p class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\">Though the <strong>library building will be closed<\/strong> for use during <strong>Winter Intersession<\/strong>, the following <strong>library services<\/strong> <strong>will be available:<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\">&nbsp;<\/p><ol style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:;\" segoe=\"\" ui\",=\"\" \"segoe=\"\" ui=\"\" web=\"\" (west=\"\" european)\",=\"\" -apple-system,=\"\" blinkmacsystemfont,=\"\" roboto,=\"\" \"helvetica=\"\" neue\",=\"\" sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"=\"\" type=\"1\" start=\"1\"><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Front Door Service - Returns: <\/strong>The classified team is available on the following dates to assist with checking in returns.<ol><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\">December 22 - 23 (9 am to 12 pm)<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\">January 5 - 9 and 12 - 16 (9 am to 12 pm)&nbsp;<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><p>by appointment (call: 925-424-1151)<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Online Resources for Research:<\/strong><ol><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><a style=\"border:0px;color:rgb(5, 99, 193);font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.laspositascollege.edu\/library\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-linkindex=\"0\" title=\"https:\/\/www.laspositascollege.edu\/library\/\"><strong>Access the library\u2019s online resources<\/strong><\/a>, including article databases, eBooks, streaming media, LibGuides, and how-to video tutorials.<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><p>Use your MyPortal credentials to access the library\u2019s resources remotely.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Reference and Research Assistance:<\/strong><ol><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><p>Use the <a style=\"border:0px;color:rgb(5, 99, 193);font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\" href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-linkindex=\"1\" title=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/widget_standalone.php?hash=317075ae1bcc09e759cc8a1315e9193e\"><strong>24\/7 live chat to ask librarians for research help<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Laptop Loans\/Renewals:<\/strong><ol><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\"><strong>Students who are not enrolled in winter classes should return laptops and other devices by 3pm on Friday, December 19.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\">Students who are enrolled in winter classes and don\u2019t currently have a library laptop (or other device) <a style=\"border:0px;color:rgb(5, 99, 193);font:inherit;margin:0px;padding:0px;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\" href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/techcheckouts\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" data-linkindex=\"2\" title=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/techcheckouts\">may request one using the usual Technology Checkout process<\/a>, and pick it up between now and noon on December 23.<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsolistparagraph\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in;\">Students who currently have a library laptop (or other device like a calculator) checked out that they need to use during winter intersession may renew it through January 17- <strong>This must be done in person<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"x_xxxxmsonormal\" style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0in 0in 0in 0.75in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0.5in;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\">What students should do to renew a library laptop checkout for winter intersession:<\/p><ul style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(36, 36, 36);font-family:;\" segoe=\"\" ui\",=\"\" \"segoe=\"\" ui=\"\" web=\"\" (west=\"\" european)\",=\"\" -apple-system,=\"\" blinkmacsystemfont,=\"\" roboto,=\"\" \"helvetica=\"\" neue\",=\"\" sans-serif;font-size:15px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0in;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\"=\"\" type=\"disc\"><li class=\"x_xxxxmsonormal\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0in 1.5in;\">Bring the laptop to the library in person during open hours. Phone and online renewals are not available.<\/li><li class=\"x_xxxxmsonormal\" style=\"font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;margin:0in 0in 0in 1.5in;\">Show their winter 2025 enrollment status\/class schedule.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><p>&nbsp;<\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/winter-intersession-library\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:04b1fca9-b51a-a77b-e260-f2187f5d2b45<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Finals week in the library<\/title>\n<updated>2025-12-16T01:13:06+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<summary type=\"html\"><![CDATA[Good luck with your finals, hawks!]]><\/summary>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/finalsweeklibraryfl25.png\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/figure><div style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:20px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\" id=\"s-lc-event-desc\"><div style=\"-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);box-sizing:border-box;color:rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial, Helvetica, Verdana;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin-top:20px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;\" id=\"s-lc-event-desc\"><p><br>The LPC Library welcomes and supports students studying for finals and finishing up Fall semester assignments.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The library will be open regular hours during finals week:&nbsp;<\/p><p>Mon-Thurs: 9am - 7pm<\/p><p>Fri: 9 am - 3pm<\/p><p>Need a bit of a study break? &nbsp;We've got you covered there too--puzzles, coloring materials, games, DVDs, and, of course, plenty of books to read. &nbsp;<\/p><p>Snacks and hot drinks will be provided courtesy of LPC Student Government. &nbsp;<\/p><p>Good luck with your finals, hawks!<\/p><\/div><\/div>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/finals-week-in-the-library\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:2b650f57-dea7-a631-c8f0-0132a45b2218<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>LPC Library Returns - Due Dec. 19<\/title>\n<updated>2025-12-16T00:24:02+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:67.37%;\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:960\/540;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/hawk_backpack.png\" alt=\"hawk wearing backpack perched on books and laptop\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/figure><p>Library materials should be returned by their due date or at the end of the semester, at the very latest.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p>Access your<a href=\"https:\/\/caccl-positas.primo.exlibrisgroup.com\/discovery\/account?vid=01CACCL_POSITAS:POSITAS&amp;section=overview\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;library account&nbsp;<\/a>to see due dates for checked out items.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Laptops, wifi hotspots, and other technology<\/strong>&nbsp;items should be returned in-person to the library.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Do not return technology items to the bookdrops.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Books, DVDs, CDs<\/strong>&nbsp;can be returned in person or in one of the bookdrops on campus:&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"margin-left:40px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AoPgKc1wx98\/XrStAXzCm1I\/AAAAAAAAGB8\/IMuN35tGR6YkPG_FVVmt4K40CZZeYteUACK4BGAsYHg\/bkdrop2_library.jpg\"><img src=\"https:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-AoPgKc1wx98\/XrStAXzCm1I\/AAAAAAAAGB8\/IMuN35tGR6YkPG_FVVmt4K40CZZeYteUACK4BGAsYHg\/w200-h150\/bkdrop2_library.jpg\" alt=\"bookdrop on corner of library building\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" border=\"0\" data-original-height=\"1512\" data-original-width=\"2016\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/a><\/p><h3>&nbsp;<\/h3><h3><strong>Bookstore Returns<\/strong><\/h3><p>Please return bookstore-purchased or rented items to the campus bookstore:&nbsp;<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/laspositasstore\/help-faq\/return-policy-fvs\">https:\/\/www.bkstr.com\/laspositasstore\/help-faq\/return-policy-fvs<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Do not return bookstore items to the library or the bookdrops.<\/strong><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><h3><strong>LPC Library is Now Fine Free<\/strong><\/h3><p>The LPC Library has adopted a Fine-Free Policy for overdue materials. The library will stop charging fines for overdue books and materials that are returned late as well as clear any outstanding overdue balances.&nbsp;<\/p><p>The library encourages students to return items responsibly and timely so others may use those shared resources. Items not returned within&nbsp;their due date will be flagged and reminder notices will be sent via email.&nbsp; <strong>Items not returned<\/strong>&nbsp;at&nbsp;the end of the semester will be considered lost, and a replacement fee will be charged.&nbsp;<\/p><p>While the library eliminated overdue fines,&nbsp;<strong>students are still responsible for fees associated with replacing lost or damaged books and other materials they check out.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>More about library checkout, fines, and fees policies:&nbsp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/students\/checkingoutmaterials\">https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/students\/checkingoutmaterials<\/a><\/p><p>Please contact the library with any questions about your account.<\/p><p><strong>LPC Library Check-Out Desk:<\/strong>&nbsp;925.424.1151<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/\">https:\/\/libanswers.laspositascollege.edu\/<\/a><\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/LPC-Library-returns-fines-fees\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:72dead2a-52af-c3e3-331b-6fa5eb3fc9eb<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Library Smart Shops: Fall 2025<\/title>\n<updated>2025-10-24T00:43:41+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image image_resized\" style=\"width:95.08%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.libcal.com\/calendar\/atlpclibrary?cid=1411&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=1411&amp;ct=22556&amp;inc=0\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/final_Fall_2025_Library_Smart_Shops__1_.png\" alt=\"fall 2025 library smart shop workshops schedule\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/a><\/figure><h5><i>Smart Shops - <\/i>workshops to help students succeed.&nbsp;<\/h5><p>Whether you\u2019re trying to learn how to use the library, find the best sources for your papers, avoid plagiarism, or earn extra credit, we've got something for everyone!<\/p><p>Smart Shop workshops from the <strong>LPC Library <\/strong>for the <strong>Fall 2025<\/strong> semester:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Better Sources, Better Grades<\/strong><br>Discover how to find quality sources that will improve your research papers.<br><strong>Oct. 27<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM,<\/strong> <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/82141796394\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/a><i>: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/82141796394\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"--Ys-XuQ:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/82141796394<\/span><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i>&nbsp;<\/i><\/span><br>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Scholarly &amp; Peer-Reviewed Journals<\/strong><br>Get familiar with the ins and outs of finding peer-reviewed articles.<br><strong>Nov. 4<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM,<\/strong> <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84021820479\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/a><i>: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84021820479\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"--Ys-XuQ:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84021820479<\/span><\/span><\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Citing &amp; Avoiding Plagiarism<\/strong><br>Learn how to cite properly and steer clear of plagiarism.<br><strong>Nov. 12<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM,<\/strong> <strong>Library (Room 2003)<\/strong><\/i><br>&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>NoodleTools Tutorial<\/strong><br>Learn to use NoodleTools to organize research and cite sources.<br><strong>Nov. 20<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM<\/strong>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/81120013231\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/a><i>: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/81120013231\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"--Ys-XuQ:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/81120013231<\/span><\/span><\/a><br>&nbsp;<\/li><li><p><strong>Help!: A Research Workshop<\/strong><br>Last-minute research help for your final projects and papers!<br><strong>Dec. 2<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM, Library (Room 2003)<\/strong><\/i><br><strong>Dec. 8<\/strong><i><strong>, 3-4 PM<\/strong>, <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84965271855\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><i><strong>Zoom<\/strong><\/i><\/span><\/a><i>: <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84965271855\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\"><span class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\" style=\"--Ys-XuQ:none;caret-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-kerning:none;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;\">https:\/\/us06web.zoom.us\/j\/84965271855<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/p><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>View the Library's <a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.libcal.com\/calendar\/atlpclibrary?cid=1411&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=1411&amp;ct=22556&amp;inc=0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_new\"><strong>events calendar<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>for more info.<\/p><p>More about the LPC Smart Shop program: <a href=\"https:\/\/laspositascollege.edu\/smartshops\/\"><span style=\"color:hsl(240,75%,60%);\">https:\/\/laspositascollege.edu\/smartshops\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/library-smart-shops-fall\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:3b30aaae-813b-7811-5a66-6804a3ab758a<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<entry>\n<title>Library Card Drive: Oct. 8 (11-2, Quad)<\/title>\n<updated>2025-09-26T22:39:07+00:00<\/updated>\n<author><name>Angela Amaya<\/name>\n<\/author>\n<content type=\"html\"><![CDATA[<figure class=\"image\"><img style=\"aspect-ratio:1920\/1080;\" src=\"https:\/\/d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net\/customers\/803\/images\/blogpost_libcarddrive.jpg\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"><\/figure><h5>Library Card Drive:&nbsp;<\/h5><p><strong>Wed. Oct 8 (11am-2pm), LPC Quad<\/strong> in front of the library (Bldg 2000)<\/p><p>Get your <strong>library cards from participating public libraries<\/strong> to take advantage of their wealth of FREE online resources including: streaming movies, eAudiobooks, eBooks, e-Magazines, language learning apps, and museum passes.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Participating public libraries:<\/p><ul><li>Livermore<\/li><li>Pleasanton&nbsp;<\/li><li>Dublin<\/li><li>San Ramon (New this year!)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Just bring a photo ID with your address to apply.&nbsp;<\/strong> You do not need to be a resident of the participating cities or counties to receive their library card.&nbsp;<\/p>]]><\/content>\n<link href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.laspositascollege.edu\/blog\/library-card-drive-oct-8-quad\"><\/link>\n<id>urn:uuid:4fae466d-a418-9b7a-e429-594a556657f1<\/id>\n<\/entry>\n<\/feed>"}