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The Learning Commons is a cooperative learning space that encourages academic proficiency through resource exploration, skill development, and social connectedness. With locations on all Aims campuses, the Learning Commons' mission is to provide a comfortable learning space where students, faculty, staff, and the greater community can engage with the information experts, technology and resources they need to succeed. 

You can find several important services within the Learning Commons, including:

  • Library services
  • Tutoring services
  • Online learning support
  • Computer assistance

Library Services

With locations in the Learning Commons spaces on all four campuses, Aims Library Services provides access to reference materials, resources, and research and citation assistance to Aims students, faculty and staff. The Kiefer Library location on the Greeley campus provides full service, while the satellite campus locations provide limited services. Learn more at the Library Services page. 

Library Services - Kiefer Library

24/7 Librarian Assistance

Device and Book Check-Outs

Laptops, hot spots, calculators, and other items are available to check out* short-term or up to a semester. Textbooks can be borrowed for three hours or one week on a first-come, first-served basis, and many courses at Aims offer free textbooks. Please remember that borrowing a textbook from the Learning Commons is a stop-gap method for students waiting for a textbook to arrive. 

Reserve Equipment and Textbooks

*Past-due items must be returned before additional items can be borrowed.

Tutoring Services

Get the academic boost you need by working with professional tutors committed to helping you succeed in college. When you work with the tutors at Aims you can get personalized attention, content explanations in a wide variety of subject areas, and the opportunity to practice and develop more confidence. Tutoring is available on campus or remotely.

Tutoring Services

Computer and Technology Assistance

Check out laptops, hotspots, and tablets and receive in-person and remote tech support for your Aims accounts, apps, software, documents and more. Learning Resource Technicians (LRTs) are available to provide tech support at all campus Learning Commons locations. A computer lab with Dell and Mac computers, printers and scanners is available at all campuses. 

Computer and Technology Assistance

Online Learning Services

If you're taking online, remote or flex courses at Aims, you can access the support you need to succeed with an online learning specialist who can answer questions and help you with challenges.

Taking Classes Online

Student Lingo

View on-demand, 24/7 student success videos from StudentLIngo in Okta. 

Additional Student Learning Resources

Arty's Power Hour Study Sessions

Visit with an Aims Academic Coach to learn effective study tips and time management tools. **NEED MORE INFO/LINK**

Study Rooms

The Learning Commons has study rooms available on a first-come-first-served basis. **ON ALL 4 CAMPUSES? SIGNUP NEEDED?**

Online Writing Lab

If you need writing help, you can access the free Online Writing Lab for resources, tips, exercises and tutorials on various writing and grammar topics.

The Writing Center

The Writing Center is part of Tutoring Services and located in the Greeley Campus Learning Commons. Get help developing your writing skills from the friendly, professional tutor team.


Learning Commons Staff

The Learning Commons staff are dedicated to helping students, faculty and staff navigate a wide range of resources and support services.

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Douglas Strauss

Director, Learning Commons
Chalese Nelson

Chalese Nelson

Program Coordinator II, Learning Resource Technicians
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Sarah Daniels

Librarian
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Carol Satersmoen

Librarian
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Marina Rodriguez

Bilingual Online Learning Specialist
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Russell Iverson

Staff Associate, Learning Commons

Erin Ward

Program Coordinator II, Tutoring Services