The Learning Resource Center has updated its services and facilities. Hours have been expanded to include Saturdays from 8am to 5pm, except for certain dates around football games. Additional resources have been added, including a laser printer, workstations, a shredder, and scanners to connect to computers. Color copying and printing is now available, as are message boards, study rooms with computers and AV equipment, nursing program links, accessibility software, cameras, and a fax machine. Exams can be proctored and special needs accommodated. Food and drink are allowed only in designated areas outside the LRC.

2. We have increased our open hours to include Saturday from 8—5. Please no food Allowed in the lrc Thank you Learning Resource Center Room 1468 Phone 387-8486 Fall 2009 Hours Monday – Thursday 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM Friday and Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Due to Football games We will be closed Saturday, September 26th at 1:00 Saturday, October 17th all day Saturday, October 24th all day Closed for thanksgiving November 26, 27, 28th

3. We have added an additional laser printer, to shorten your wait time for your documents.

4. We have a work station with many tools for your use when creating projects or handling documents

5. We have added a small shredder to keep confidential items secure when disposing of them.

6. The Equitrac Card system has been relocated next to the copy machine for your convenience.

7. We now offer color copying/printing at our Copy Center located on the second floor. Forms are available here in the LRC or at the Copy Center window.

8. Located outside the Copy Center on the second floor is a Community Message Board where you can list items for sale, post items you want, leave messages for people, make ride share requests, and offer or request services.

9. Our conference room includes a Smart Board, a TV VCR/DVD combo unit, an overhead projector, and a computer equipped with Dragon Naturally Speaking, SmartNav, Zoom Text, and camera software.

10. Our study room #1 includes a TV VCR/DVD combo unit, projection screen, and a computer equipped with Dragon Naturally Speaking, SmartNav, and Zoom Text.

11. Our study room # includes a TV VCR/DVD combo unit, projection screen, and a computer equipped with Dragon Naturally Speaking, SmartNav, and Zoom Text.

12. We have nine computers with links to the Nursing Programs.

13. We have added Zoom Text to six of our computers in the open lab area.

14. We have added Jaws to three of our computers in the open lab area.

15. We have one computer equipped with the Soothsayer Word Prediction program.

16. We have four computers equipped with the OT Program WHI PC Kits.

17. We have added two flat bed scanners that connect directly to the computers next to them.

18. . We have a computer connected to a scanner equipped with the Kurzweil 1000 program.

19. We have a CCTV that will enlarge your printed copyfor easier reading.

20. We have added 2 Mac computers that can function as a Mac or a pc.

21. We offer video cameras and digital cameras along with tripods to complete your class projects and assignments with your instructor’s permission.

22. We have available for use tape recorders and a plug and play 3.5 disk drive.

23. We offer use of our fax machine. You can send local faxes for free. For long distance faxes, you may use your own phone card, or we will lend you our card for a charge of one dollar. Please ask for our card at the circulation desk. There is no charge to receive a fax. Received faxes will be placed in the basket next to the fax machine. Our fax number is: (269) 365-8129.

24. We have a convenient drop box to return library items borrowed from the various branches of Waldo Library.

25. Proctor Exams If you miss your class exam, and your instructor allows you to take a make up—it can be scheduled Monday—Friday between 8:15-4. Or if you have a conflict with the exam schedule and your instructor allows you to schedule it at an alternate time, we can assist you. If you have special needs for exams, through the Disabled Student Resources and Service, we can assist you, with scheduled approved accommodations. If you are an instructor and need to be gone or ill during a scheduled exam, we can proctor the class exam as long as it is between the hours of 8:15-5, Monday through Friday.

26. Please enjoy your food, drinks, water and other consumables in the commons area outside of the LRC. Including the study rooms and conference room. Thank you!