Learning Resources

Learning Resource Centre (LRC)

The College offers extensive study and learning facilities spread over the fve main campuses. Learning resources such as books and journals, are combined with a wide range of electronic multimedia learning materials and these are linked to the computer networks. The stock of resources is updated in line with curriculum developments and includes: • computer network online databases • networked computer stations • colour printers • scanners and photocopiers • catalogues for both on site and at home use • quiet study and group areas

Please refer to the website www.src.ac.uk for the latest day and evening opening times.

College Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle)

The College has embraced ‘blended learning’ which combines face-to-face learning carried out in normal classroom sessions with online learning. The ‘Moodle’ Virtual Learning Environment is the platform used to deliver both on-line and blended learning programmes.

Key features of the Virtual Learning Environment include: • online communication between staff and students • provision of e-books and e-resources with 24/7 access • collaborative working with other students • published learning materials • online resources • student timetables • discussion forums • access to internal email • up-to-date information on news and events

Photocopying Facilities

Photocopying facilities are located across the College’s Campuses. Students can use their network user ID and password to log on and copies are charged against the students print credits. Print credits can be renewed through the LRCs on each campus – ask LRC staff for further information.

Student ID Cards

As a student, you will be issued with a free student card which confrms your current status as a member of the College and enables you to gain entrance to the Learning Resource Centres and other facilities on any SRC Campus. The College Policy is ‘No Card No Entry’ to the Learning Resource Centres. Please note that you must have a student card in order to sit examinations or vote in the Students’ Union elections.

Replacement cards can be obtained from your campus LRC. Please note, there is a charge for replacing lost cards. For security reasons, students should carry their student card at all times when on campus. To contact the Library, please telephone:

Armagh Banbridge Lurgan Newry Portadown

028 3751 2815 028 3839 7711 028 3839 7809 028 3025 9638 028 3839 7775 or go to our website http://www.src.ac.uk/tmstudent-life/learning-resource-centres

Patrick Toner

Learning Resource Offcer

E: tonerpa@src.ac.uk