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Electronic LibraryLibrary Services : CirculationThe Circulation staff is responsible for issuing library cards to all new patrons and entering their information into the Shawnee Library System data base. Circulation staff assists patrons with searching the online card catalog to locate library materials on the shelves. All books, videos, DVDs, CDs, reserve material etc. are checked out at the Circulation Desk. If resources on a subject are not available in the RLC collection, Circulation staff will help patrons place holds on items available at other libraries so the resources can be borrowed from the holding library.Collaborative Learning/Instruction LabThis lab, located in LRC 131, is used for instruction and group work. It contains one instructor and 16 student computers, a video projector and screen. To schedule this lab, please call ext. 1276.Copy MachinesTwo copy machines are available for use in the library. Copiers may be operated by using either a copy card or coins. Venda cards for use with copy machines can be purchased at the Circulation Desk for $1.00. Cost for copying is $.10/page when using coins, $.05/page when using a venda card. Open Computer Lab/Internet Access & PrintersThe Open Computer Lab is located in the Learning Resource Center. Application software, Internet access, and a scanner are available for use by RLC students, staff, and community patrons. Students printing from the Open Lab may print to a black and white printer or a color printer. The printers are located behind the Circulation Desk. Printing for RLC students of any class assignments using the black and white printer is free. Printing for RLC students using the color printer is $.50 per page. Printing of documents for personal use is $.05 per page for black and white and $.50 per page for color. Interlibrary Loan Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service is provided so that users may have access to material that is unavailable at the Rend Lake College Learning Resource Center. Interlibrary loan provide students and staff of Rend Lake College the ability to borrow over 1 million items via the Shawnee Library System, I-Share, or OCLC. Interlibrary loan services are important to staff and students because not every desired item could possibly be found within the library’s collection. Media/Viewing RoomThis room is conveniently located close to the Circulation Desk. Students may use the room to watch or listen to audiovisual materials, watch telecourse programs, access online classes, etc. The Media/Viewing room has the following equipment:
Quiet Study RoomThe Learning Resource Center offers space on the 2 nd floor where students may work on assignments in a quiet environment.Reference AssistanceThe Reference staff is available to provide one-on-one assistance and instruction in the use of print and electronic resources to faculty, staff, students, and community users. Reference ComputersFour Reference computers are located on the east end of the Learning Resource Center. Students may print to a black and white printer located in the Reference Department. ReservesThe Circulation Desk offers a “Reserve” area for instructors to leave material for student use such as notes, books, videos, CDs, DVDs, etc. As a general rule, reserve materials are not checked out; students use the media viewing room to watch reserved media or make photocopies from reserved print sources.Visual Impairment EquipmentThe Learning Resource Center has 2 text enlarging devices for patrons with visual impairments that are available for checkout. These devices, called MAX, allow patrons to magnify text from 16x to 28x. For more information please contact the Circulation Desk at (ext. 1308).Wireless Access The Learning Resource Center offers wireless access to students, staff, and visitors. Students can sign up for an account by contacting the IT lab assistant in the Open Lab. Visitors must contact the IT Department (x1257) to obtain a password.
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