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Learning Commons, Henry E. Eccles Library

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.

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What the Learning Commons Offers

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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.

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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.

IRD Support & Services

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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Learning Commons Information

Contact Information

Library Reference Desk

(401) 856-5605
LibRef@usnwc.edu

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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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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, a position she held through August 2024. She currently holds the position of research & instruction librarian. 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 research, collection development, assessment, metadata, and library systems.

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Wendy Kieron-Sanchez

Librarian | Henry E. Eccles Library

Wendy Kieron-Sanchez joined the U.S. Naval War College in 2007. Previously, she served as the head of technical services at Redwood Library and Athenaeum from 1999-2007 and as the technical services librarian at New England Historic Genealogical Society from 1995-1999. She has devoted over 30 years to all aspects of library services.

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