lrc induction

Boston College: 

Boston College Learning Resource Centre Induction

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Welcome Welcome to the Learning Resource Centre. The following information is available to you at the beginning of your course, but if you need to refresh your knowledge about the LRCs, you can access it at any time .

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Welcome We have two Learning Resource Centres Rochford Campus LRC….

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Welcome We have two Learning Resource Centres …And De Montfort Campus LRC.

Who works in the LRC?: 

Who works in the LRC? LRC Manager Tiffany Smith Senior Assistant Sophie Fulton LRC Assistants Lesley Fulton Daisy Fulton Tracy Holiday Shirley Reeson Tracey Bendall Mary Fulton Allanah Davis

Opening times: 

Opening times ROCHFORD CAMPUS Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 7:00 Friday 8:30 - 4:30 DE MONTFORT CAMPUS Monday to Thursday 8:30 - 5:00 Friday 8:30 - 4:30

LRC borrowing information : 

LRC borrowing information

Standard loan period is 4 weeks Exceptions are highlighted with coloured stickers as follows: 

Standard loan period is 4 weeks Exceptions are highlighted with coloured stickers as follows

Standard loan period is 4 weeks Exceptions are highlighted with coloured stickers as follows: 

Standard loan period is 4 weeks Exceptions are highlighted with coloured stickers as follows

Standard loan period is 4 weeks Exceptions are highlighted with coloured stickers as follows: 

Standard loan period is 4 weeks Exceptions are highlighted with coloured stickers as follows

Standard loan period is 4 weeks Exceptions are highlighted with coloured stickers as follows: 

Standard loan period is 4 weeks Exceptions are highlighted with coloured stickers as follows

LRC borrowing information : 

LRC borrowing information You must not allow anybody else you loan items with your ID card You must not take items out for other learners. Any items taken out with your ID card will be your responsibility until they are returned

Library OPAC: 

Library OPAC What is the OPAC? An Online Public Access Catalogue (often abbreviated as OPAC or simply Library Catalogue) is an online database of all items that are available in the LRC. How do I use the OPAC? Just follow the link from the Library’s Moodle page, for more information see our Library Guides on Moodle.

Renewals & Fines: 

Renewals & Fines Items can be renewed by telephone or in person, provided that they are not required by someone else. Fines are charged if items are returned after the date stamp on the date label. The following rates apply: Standard loans £0.30 per week 7 Day loans £0.30 per day Overnight loans £0.50 per day

Reservations and Requests: 

Reservations and Requests If an item that you want is on loan or is not in our stock, fill in a request form and hand it to the library staff. Please include as much detail as you have. If the item is part of our stock and is on loan, we will reserve the item for you. If it is not part of our stock then we will try to get it for you from other libraries.

Reservations and Requests: 

Reservations and Requests RECALLED LOANS If another user reserves an item that you have on loan we may recall it. Please return items when asked to do so.

Resources: 

Resources The LRC has almost 30,000 different items that are available. Most of them can be borrowed but there are some items that are marked REFERENCE or NO LOAN and these must stay in the LRC.

Resources - photocopiers: 

Resources - photocopiers There are photocopiers in both LRCs. To use them you will need to purchase a copy card at the following prices :- £0.70 - 10 copies £2.50 - 50 copies £4.00 - 100 copies De Montfort Campus has a colour copier

Resources - Computers: 

Resources - Computers Computer/internet access is provided at both sites. Your tutor will organise a log-in for you. Failure to produce your student ID card will result in access to the computers being denied.

Resources - Stationery: 

Resources - Stationery There are items of stationery available for sale at both LRCs. Price lists are on display at the counter .

Resources: 

Resources As well as material to help you with your course, there is also a collection of other recreational matter including : Contemporary and Classic DVDs that are free to rent for two nights FREE!

Resources: 

Resources As well as material to help you with your course, there is also a collection of other recreational matter including : A wide range of magazines including course related titles which can be borrowed on a one week loan for free FREE!

Resources: 

Resources As well as material to help you with your course, there is also a collection of other recreational matter including : Daily newspapers

Resources: 

Resources As well as material to help you with your course, there is also a collection of other recreational matter including : Contemporary and classic fiction books

Resources: 

Resources As well as material to help you with your course, there is also a collection of other recreational matter including : Laptop PCs available for hire at a cost of £2.00 per night. £2!

Resources: 

Resources As well as material to help you with your course, there is also a collection of other recreational matter including : Headphones can be hired for free to use in the LRC. FREE!

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including: LRC information sheets

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle Access to our online catalogue (OPAC) The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including:

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle Course related resources: Books Journals/magazines Useful websites And also…. The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including:

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle ….Course handbooks - Feel free to check out your course handbook which is now online The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including:

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle Library Induction The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including:

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle Online newspapers The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including:

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle Online Entertainment Magazines The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including:

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle Online versions of the LRC displays The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including:

LRC Moodle: 

LRC Moodle Meet the LRC staff! The LRC has it’s very own Moodle page, it’s the site you’re on now taking this induction! There are lots of things you can access on the LRC’s Moodle page including:

LRC Moodle: 

There is lots to see and do on our Moodle page and we are constantly updating it. Please ask any member of staff if you want any help navigating around the site LRC Moodle

Security: 

Security The LRCs have an electronic security system which means that everything that goes out must first be checked to prevent the alarm sounding. Please remember that this applies to everything taken out of the LRCs.

LRC Code of Conduct: 

LRC Code of Conduct The LRCs have a code of conduct (set of rules) that must be followed at all times Any learners that do not comply with the code of conduct will be asked to leave

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Please remember that the Learning Resource Centre is provided for study and purposeful learning; respect the rights of others to work in a quiet environment. If the Learning Resource Centre staff considers your behaviour to be inappropriate, you may be asked to leave.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Please remember that the Learning Resource Centre is provided for study and purposeful learning; respect the rights of others to work in a quiet environment. If the Learning Resource Centre staff considers your behaviour to be inappropriate, you may be asked to leave.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Your student card also doubles up as a library card which will entitle you to borrow items from the Learning Resource Centre. In order to do this you must have your Student card with you.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Your student card also doubles up as a library card which will entitle you to borrow items from the Learning Resource Centre. In order to do this you must have your Student card with you.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Nothing may be taken from the Learning Resource Centre without the approval of the staff of duty.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Nothing may be taken from the Learning Resource Centre without the approval of the staff of duty.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Smoking is not allowed inside the College, including the Learning Resource Centre.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Smoking is not allowed inside the College, including the Learning Resource Centre.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct All borrowed items must be returned or renewed on or before the due date. You will be fined for late return of items.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct All borrowed items must be returned or renewed on or before the due date. You will be fined for late return of items.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct If items remain outstanding, borrowing rights and access to the computer network will be suspended.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct If items remain outstanding, borrowing rights and access to the computer network will be suspended.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Personal stereos must be kept personal.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Personal stereos must be kept personal.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct The Learning Resource Centre is not the canteen; please do not bring any items of food or drink.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct The Learning Resource Centre is not the canteen; please do not bring any items of food or drink.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Mobile telephones must be switched off in the Learning Resource Centre.

Code of Conduct: 

Code of Conduct Mobile telephones must be switched off in the Learning Resource Centre.

Induction Quiz: 

Induction Quiz Now you’ve been through the induction, please complete the quiz that is located under this window. Thank you for your time.

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