Learning Resource Center – Library
The Learning Resources Center (LRC) is a vital resource that supports Halifax Community College’s instructional programs, providing services to patrons, which are defined as students, faculty, staff and members of the community. As such, it provides resources and facilities for studying, researching, and browsing for information and/or enjoyment.
Mission Statement
The Halifax Community College Library/LRC supports the College’s instructional program by providing print, non- print, electronic information, as well as other media for students, faculty, staff, and community patrons in order to promote, support, and encourage information literacy - the ability to locate, evaluate, and use information to become an independent lifelong learner.
Staff
A professional librarian is on staff during both day and evening hours. The staff is available to assist all LRC patrons in locating and using materials. Patrons are encouraged to ask for assistance if needed.
Facility
The LRC building contains approximately 12,000 square feet of floor space for housing the library collections, one computer lab (the Electronic Resources Center), the and tutoring services), the Writing Studio, and Distance Learning. The LRC and ERC Lab is open 49 hours each week. Hours of operation are Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Hours vary during summer session, registration, breaks, and holidays. When students are not on campus, the LRC closes at 5 p.m. Any change in hours of operation is posted in the LRC and on the College website.
Information Literacy Program/Library Orientation
The Learning Resource Center Information Literacy Program and Library Orientation is designed to teach students, faculty and staff and ensure that they know how to effectively locate, evaluate and utilize library resources.
Orientation sessions for students are available by request of the instructor throughout the academic year.
As part of the library’s mission, we believe library skills are essential to each patron’s ability to live, learn, and lead in a technological and global society.
Objectives
Students will be able to identify, locate, and evaluate information retrieved from online databases and the Internet.
Students will be able to locate and retrieve resources from CCLINC (Community College Libraries in North Carolina) using the library’s electronic catalog via the Learning Resource Center’s OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) computers.
Students will be able to correctly cite resources using MLA or APA citation. Course Based Instruction. These sessions are tailored to the specific needs of the class. These sessions acquaint students with resources and services available through the Learning Resources Center.
Students will be able to locate and evaluate research- based resources to complete his or her research project and assignment. Hands-on or lecture-based sessions are available.
Please contact the Learning Resource Center to schedule a session at 252-536-7237 or email dflood971@halifaxcc.edu. Please request an appointment seven days in advance to allow for scheduling and preparation.
Learning Resource Center (LRC )
The LRC houses one computer lab - the Learning Resource Center (LRC cours). The LRC is part of HCC’s online network and operates under HCC policy.
The LRC is a staffed, academic computer lab consisting of 28 computers, 5 of which are reserved for the Respondus Lockdown Brower testing. The LRC provides technical support to students, faculty and staff who need minimal instruction. Students who require one-on-one assistance will be referred to the Tutoring Services
Software loaded on the computers includes Windows 11, and Microsoft Office Suite 2016, which provides students access to word processing, database, spreadsheet, and multimedia presentation capabilities. This is a quiet study area; whispering is permitted.
Community patrons needing access will use the five (5) computers in the LRC located directly outside the Learning Resource Center.
Patrons may print black and white for ten cents (0.10) per page and color for fifty cents (0.50) per page.
Collections
The collections of print and non-print materials include approximately 22,000 physical books, 75 current magazines, journals and newspapers, and numerous online resources, databases, and e-books through NCLIVE. To supplement the collections housed in the LRC, materials can be borrowed from other libraries through interlibrary loan.
Interlibrary Loan
The HCC Learning Resources Center is one of NC community college libraries participating in the library automation network, Community College Libraries in North Carolina (CCLINC). CCLINC is a shared database of library collections housed by community colleges across the state. Other books and periodicals not owned by the North Carolina Community College System can be requested through a second interlibrary loan service called the Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to which the LRC subscribes.
Automation and Classification
Community College Libraries in North Carolina (CCLINC) provides an online catalog of all college-owned books, materials, and audiovisuals. Two computers referred to as Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs) is dedicated to the use of WebCat. Books and materials are classified by the Library of Congress Classification Systems. Patrons with access to the Internet can remotely access CCLINC WebCat, the online card catalog, from home through our HCC website or the CCLINC website at https://cclinc.nccommunitycolleges.edu/
Patrons have access to a number of online databases available via the Internet in the LRC. Remote access to these electronic databases is available to currently registered HCC students, faculty, and staff.
LRC Services and User Fees
A debit card-operated photocopy machine is available in the LRC. It operates with a password and debit card payment. Those not using a debit card should ask for assistance at the circulation desk. Patrons may make either 8 1/2 x 11” or 11 x 17” copies at ten cents (0.10) per page.
Fax services are available to faculty, staff, students, and community patrons. The charge for faxing a document is one dollar ($1.00) per page, sending or receiving. All fax requests are to be made at the circulation desk.
Lamination of materials is also available for 5 ten cents (0.10) per linear inch. Please allow the LRC staff sufficient time to laminate materials.
The LRC charges an overdue fine of 5 five cents (0.05) per day on overdue books. A twenty-five cent (0.25) overdue fine is charged for late overnight items. The LRC also charges a one dollar ($1.00) overdue fine for any overdue laptops. Fines do not accrue on items when the library is closed.
Consequences Regarding Unpaid Fines and Charges
Students with overdue materials will be charged a fine, repair cost for damaged items, and replacement cost for lost items. They will not be permitted to register for classes, graduate, or have transcripts forwarded until fines and charges have been paid. In addition, patrons with bills will be denied further checkout privileges.
LRC Web Page
The LRC webpage on the HCC website keeps patrons updated regarding Learning Resource Center matters and resources. For additional information, visit the College webpage at www.halifaxcc.edu. The LRC webpage can be accessed from the HCC site.
Children in the LRC
According to campus policy, children must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian at all times including while in the library. Parents must not leave their children unattended while using the computers in the LRC. Only early college students who have a valid HCC ID card may use the resources in The LRC to complete assignments. Children below the age of 18 are not permitted in the computer lab.
Environment Conducive to Learning
In order to promote a quiet and studious atmosphere, personal conversations should be limited. At all times, common courtesy should be extended to staff and patrons using the facility. Cellphone usage should be restricted to the lobby or outside the building.
Telephone Contact to Patrons in the LRC
In order to protect the privacy of our patrons, LRC staff cannot confirm a patron’s presence to telephone callers. Staff will be glad to take a message from the caller and give this to the patron should he/she come to the facility. A public phone is available for patron use in the front lobby of the Administration building.
Food and Drink
Food is not allowed in the Learning Resource Center. Drinks are permitted if they are in a container with a screw on lid. Food or drinks should never be placed on the computer workstations tables.
Information Retrieval
Two system printers are located in The LRC. Patrons can make copies of newspaper articles, periodical articles, or other research materials for ten cents (0.10) per black and white page. Color printing is also available to patrons for fifty cents (0.50) per page. Patrons are asked to pay for their copies as they print them. In addition, patrons may retrieve data by downloading information to a USB drive or email articles to their home computers.
Patrons and Patron Responsibilities
Halifax Community College furnishes students, faculty, staff, and community patrons’ access to electronic databases to which the College subscribes and to Internet connectivity for their research needs. The LRC serves area high school students ages 16 and older who are enrolled in early college courses at Halifax Community College.
In return, students, faculty, staff, and community users are expected to exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using the Internet. The College expects students to comply with the “Computer Use Regulations” posted in the LRC and ERC. Signs are posted to remind users of unacceptable computer behavior.
When logging in, students are expected to have a valid HCC student ID card to present to the library staff upon request. Community patrons are asked to present a valid driver’s license or picture ID when first registering to use the computers. After providing adequate identification, community patrons are asked to read, sign, and adhere to the “Halifax Community College Learning Resources Center Internet Acceptable Use Policy.” Community patrons are asked to print their current address in the appropriate box on the signed acceptable use policy. If community patrons do not wish to comply with the aforementioned regulations, then Internet usage cannot be provided by the HCC Learning Resource Center.
Inappropriate or illegal use of the Internet will result in the loss of Internet privileges. Violations will be referred to the Director of the Learning Resource Center or to his/her designee.
All patrons are expected to behave in a courteous and orderly manner and to adhere to the rules governing appropriate behavior set forth in the LRC.
Statistical Data Collection
All patrons are asked to legibly sign in and provide all information requested on the “HCC patron Internet User Log” before using the computers. Logs are maintained to track user statistics important to the department.
Regulations and Consequences
Halifax Community College makes computers and Internet access available to students in order to provide technologically advanced resources that support their educational and research needs. Use of computers at HCC must be in support of research consistent with the educational objectives of the College. Students and other authorized users will be expected to exercise responsible, ethical behavior when using any HCC computer.
Inappropriate or illegal use of the HCC computers will result in the loss of computer privileges or other disciplinary measures. All disciplinary actions instituted for computer misuse shall be consistent with current policies, procedures, and judicial codes for students and other authorized users. Irrespective of internal disciplinary proceedings, HCC reserves the right to proceed with legal action, both civil and criminal, against the accused user for alleged violations of current applicable state, federal, or local laws.
Guidelines
Computer use and Internet access are privileges, not rights. Consequently, users are expected to adhere to the following guidelines:
Transmission of any material in violation of any laws, regulation, or board policy is prohibited.
1. Users will not create, access, display, download, or transmit any text, file, picture, graphic, or sound clip, or engage in any conference that includes material which is obscene, libelous, indecent, vulgar, profane, and lewd or which advertises any product or service not permitted to minors by law.
2. Users will not create, access, display, download, or transmit threatening, racist, sexist, obscene, offensive, annoying, or harassing language and/or materials such as broadcasting unsolicited messages or sending unwanted mail.
3. Use of computers for commercial use is prohibited.
4. Users will not engage in activities to damage hardware, disrupt communications, waste system resources, or overload networks with excessive data.
5. Users will adhere to all copyright, trademark, and licensing agreements and laws including seeking permission when required.
6. Users will not download or install any files (i.e. software, images, music, etc.) to the computer hard drives.
7. Users will not modify or reconfigure any software or hardware (i.e. desktop backgrounds, screen savers, mouse settings, etc.).
These regulations are applicable to all HCC computers used by students or other authorized users, unless an HCC faculty or staff member directs them otherwise. Additional guidelines may apply in particular labs, classrooms, or the Learning Resources Center.
Disclaimer
Not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete, or current information. Users need to be good information consumers, questioning the validity of the information.