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The NWC Library is open 0800-1600 M-F and the Classified Library is open 0730-1100, 1130-1630 M-F! Our book stacks are open. Self-checkout and curbside book pickup services remain available for contactless borrowing. Phone, chat, and email reference services are available during open hours.

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Learning Commons

The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) Learning Commons is a hub for information and research resources, as well a center for writing and teaching assistance. The Learning Commons includes the Henry E. Eccles library, the Information Resources helpdesk, the Writing and Teaching Excellence Center, and an upstairs café and refreshment area.

What the Learning Commons Offers

U.S. Naval War College's Luce Hall with tulips.

Advancing Knowledge in the Community

The Learning Commons offers the NWC community information services and research assistance as well as opportunities to grow writing and teaching skills. The Learning Commons can be a place for refreshment, news updates, or to hear speakers on various research topics.

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Henry E. Eccles Library

Our mission is to provide comprehensive resources and services in support of the College’s learning, research, and teaching needs for students and faculty.

Information Resources Department

We provide technology and support to meet the changing needs of the NWC community, supporting the spectrum of teaching, learning and research programs.

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Writing and Teaching Excellence Center

We provide a welcoming venue for the continued development of professional communication skills to equip graduates with the requisites to serve in higher levels of responsibility.

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Contact Information

Library Reference Desk

: (401) 856-5605
: LibRef@usnwc.edu

This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law.

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The Learning Commons makes up the library, writing center, bookstore, a hot and cold cafe, information resource department, and more.

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COVID-19 Update: NWC Library Reopening FAQ

March 22, 2021

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Elizabeth Geesey Holmes

Librarian | Henry E. Eccles Library

Elizabeth Geesey Holmes joined the U.S. Naval War College in 2015 as the library head for infrastructure and content. She manages the selection and acquisition of library resources in all formats, including creating metadata for the library's catalog and discovery layer. Previously, she served as the librarian at Partridge, Snow & Hahn from 2007-15, as the cataloging services librarian at the University of Georgia Law School from 2001-07 and as the head of copy cataloging and database management at Harvard Law School from 1997-2001. Her areas of expertise include collection development, cataloging, metadata, library systems, acquisitions, and legal research and resources.

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Robin Lima

Librarian | Henry E. Eccles Library

Robin Lima, head circulation librarian, joined the U.S. Naval War College in February 1982. She oversees all interlibrary loan requests, e-Reserve requests, stack maintenance, support for the circulation desk and the copyright program at the college. She has worked in all positions in the Circulation Department during her 40 years at the college.

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