Mission Statement
The mission of the Learning Resource Center (LRC) is to support and enhance the educational process at the College, and to support the professional development and research needs of faculty and students. Accessibility of current, relevant resources for users is the guiding mission in establishing all policies and procedures, in budgeting, and in decision-making.
Objectives
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) seeks to enrich the educational experience of all users by providing users accessibility to a wide range of current and relevant materials and information services that promote education and cultivate life-long learning. The LRC seeks to fulfill the unique informational needs of the library community by providing access to electronic databases, web-based resources, print journals, media titles, and reference books. The LRC seeks to enrich faculty instructional strategy and delivery by providing access to internet technology and virtual access to databases and web-based resources in classrooms, laboratories, offices, and other learning spaces.
Definition
The Learning Resource Center (LRC) is a library serving a number of academic programs. The Center is located in a defined learning space within the College. The LRC houses the print collection of reference books, print journals, and media titles. It is the central location for access and distribution of a broad range of databases and web-based resources that are accessible on computers in the LRC or at any location in the College. The LRC provides a quiet environment for study or research and is staffed by knowledgeable and trained professionals.