Welcome to the Pauline Whitaker Library at Northwest Arkansas Community College.
The Library is located on the first floor of Burns Hall (BH 1304). It serves the information needs of NWACC's students, faculty, and staff.
Since its founding in 1990, the Library's collection has grown to include over 30,000 physical books and videos, and thousands of digital ebooks and streaming media. The Library also provides the NWACC community with access to over 100 subscription databases, which index thousands of electronic books, periodicals, and multimedia files.
Regular Schedule
Monday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (Information Commons Burns Hall 1217)
Tuesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Information Commons Burns Hall 1217)
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (online)
* Week 2, Week 6, and the week of Spring Break will not follow the regular schedule. The schedules for Weeks 2 and 6 are listed below. No tutoring will be held during Spring Break.
Week 2 (1/22 – 1/28)
Monday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm (Information Commons Burns Hall 1217)
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm (Information Commons Burns Hall 1217)
Thursday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (online)
Week 6 (2/19 – 2/25)
Monday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm (Information Commons Burns Hall 1217)
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 1:00 pm (Information Commons Burns Hall 1217)
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm (online)
Online appointments should be booked in advance.
Peer Tutor: Alexis Jorgenson: Peer Tutor Subject Areas:
MATH 1204 – College Algebra | MATH 2213 – Survey of Mathematical Structures I |
MATH 2223 – Survey of Mathematical Structures II | BIOL 1544 – Principles of Biology I |
BIOL 2214 – Anatomy and Physiology I | BIOL 2224 – Anatomy and Physiology II |
MBIO 2014 – Microbiology | GEOL 1114 – General Geology I |
PSYC 2003 – General Psychology | PSYC 2103 – Human Growth and Development |
HLSC 1002 – Wellness Concepts | HIM 1123 – Electronic Health Records |
HIST 2003 – History of American People to 1877 | HIST 1003 – Western Civilizations to 1650 |
HIST 1043 – World Civilizations Since 1500 | HIST 2053 – History of Arkansas |
PLSC 2003 – American National Government | ARHS 1003 – Art Appreciation |
ANTH 1023 – Cultural Anthropology | CIED 1053 – Intro to Education |
Online remote tutoring is also available through “Brainfuse." This option is found via myNWACC under “resources”, “online tutoring.” Brainfuse gives you access to free online tutorials, study guides, and you can chat with a live tutor during the following days/times: M-F, 5pm-11pm and Saturday-Sunday, 1pm-11pm.
Additionally, most public libraries offer free tutoring help with a valid library card. Visit your local public library for more information.
Math Center tutoring services are available online by appointment and in-person drop-in. The Math Center provides Math Faculty tutors for free, so please take advantage of this opportunity.
In-Person Tutoring Appointments
In-Person Tutoring is available on a walk-in basis when the Math Center is open.
Online Tutoring Appointments
Use the website https://nwacc.libcal.com/appointments/math to set up an appointment for in-person tutoring.
Feel free to also email mathcenter@nwacc.edu if you have questions about tutoring. Please allow up to 48 hours for responses (weekend emails will be answered on Monday).
To Rent Calculators from the Math Department please contact Brenda Andrews at bandrews3@nwacc.edu
The Writing Center is open for drop in sessions on M/W: 10am-3pm and Tu/Th: 9am-1pm.
in Burns Hall, room 1003. Bring a printed copy of your draft and assignment instructions.
For email consultations please use the form on the Writing Center Website. A consultant will review papers and return them within 24 to 48 hours after they are received. Send an email to Write-In@nwacc.edu to request a Teams Virtual Consultation. A consultant will be in contact to schedule an appointment.
Students may access grammar and writing tutorials and exercises through the Writing Center’s Resource link https://www.nwacc.edu/studentsuccess/writingcenter/writersresources.aspx
Contact the NWACC Information Technology Help Desk for information on MS Office software: 479-619-4357 or techsupport@nwacc.edu, or use the link immediately below.
Service |
Location |
Contact Information |
IT Help Desk | BH1136 |
479-619-4357 |
Tutoring |
Online only (make an appointment using this link - nwacc.libcal.com/appointments/tutoring - Due to evolving COVID situation in northwest Arkansas area, these appointments services might change. |
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Distance Learning/Canvas Support | DL@nwacc.edu | |
SC344A For fall 2021 due to evolving COVID situation these appointments services might change. |
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Testing Center |
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Veterans Resource Center |
479-619-2273 |
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Writing and Academic Literacy Center | BH1003 - Due to evolving COVID situation these appointments services might change. |
479-986-6929 |
Information Commons |
BH1217 (Information commons will be closed for fall 2021 from Aug 16th, 2021, but all the information commons services will be available in the NWACC library Bh1304) |
479-619-4241 |
Library |
NWACC Library will open August 23rd, 2021 for NWACC students, staff and faculty. Please check here for NWACC library hours here. |
479-619-4244, circulation 479-619-3154, reference |