Wakefield College Learning Centres

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Wakefield College Learning Centres
Thornes Park
Wakefield
Whitwood
We aim to provide
resources and information to support your
learning

• an independent learning environment

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Wakefield College Learning Centres
Thornes Park
Whitwood
Wakefield
Wakefield College has three Learning Centres, one
on each of the main sites. They work closely
together so that students can
Use the resources on all three sites

• Use the inter-site loan service

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Welcome

• to the Whitwood Learning Centre

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The Staff at Whitwood

• Margaret Lowham Angela Downham LC Manager
  LC Manager
• Karen Dye LC Assistant
• Mel Turner LC Assistant
• Tracy Harrison LC Assistant

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Opening Times
Whitwood Learning Centre
Monday 8-30am to 7-00pm Tuesday 8-30am to
7-00pm Wednesday 8-30am to 7-00pm Thursday 8-30
am to 5-00pm Friday 8-30am to
4-30pm Vacation Mon to Fri 8-30am to 4-00pm
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The following resources are available in the
Learning Centre

• Books Videos related to your course
• For current information
• Journals Newspapers

• Software
• CD ROM
• Microsoft office applications and specialist
  software
• Internet
• Free access for all students

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Access to Resources

• Your student card is essential

• with it you can-
• borrow books, videos, journals etc.
• access computers
• add credit to your printing account

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Always remember to

• CARRY YOUR CARD

Students not carrying ID cards must obtain a day
pass from reception
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What can you borrow?

• BOOKS
• VIDEOS
• BACK COPIES OF JOURNALS

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How many can you borrow?

• 6 ITEMS
• 10 ITEMS IF YOU ARE ON A HIGHER EDUCATION COURSE

How long for?

• Books up to 2 weeks
• Videos and Journals - 1 week
• Fines will be charged for overdue items

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FINES TARIFF

• 5p per item per day
• 50p for overnight loans
• If you want to avoid fines return loan items on
  time. You can renew them by bringing your
  student card to the counter or by telephoning the
  Learning Centre on 789426

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Arrangement of Resources

• Books, videos and journals are arranged in
  SUBJECT order
• Each subject is assigned a number
• E.g. SPORT 796.334
• This number is on the spine of the book or video
  and on the Library Catalogue record
• Numbers run from 000 to 999

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Use the signposts

• To find your subject on the shelf -
• Shelf Headings are provided to guide you
• Classification Guides are provided on the ends of
  shelving bays
• A catalogue is available for your use

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Library Catalogue

• The Library Catalogue is a database of resources
  held by all the Learning Centres at Wakefield
  College.
• It can be found on the Student Intranet and the
  College web page (www.wakcoll.ac.uk) .

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Subject Guides

• These booklets are available on a stand in the
  Learning Centre and on the Student Intranet.
• They contain details of journals, videos and
  books available in the LC as well as internet
  sites and other useful course information
• There should be one specifically related to your
  course

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Requests
from other sites

• You can request resources that are available in
  the Wakefield and/or Thornes Park Learning
  Centres and we will arrange for them to be sent
  to Whitwood within two/three days

for books out on loan
You can request resources that are currently out
on loan and we will inform you when it becomes
available This is a free service
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Computers in the Learning Centre

• Applications available on Learning Centre PCs
• Word Access Photo Editor
• Excel Powerpoint Frontpage
• Internet Publisher ATHENS
• plus specialist software and cds

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The Student Intranet

• As an enrolled student at Wakefield College,
• you will have free access to the Internet and the
  Student Intranet.
• you will also have your own student e-mail
  account and access to student resources and
  learning materials.
• Interactive features such as news and discussion
  forums are also accessible through the INTRANET

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Printing from the Computers
All computers in the Learning Centre are
networked to a laser printer located on the
counter. Printing costs 3p per A4 sheet. Before
printing you must credit your print account by
producing your student card at the Learning
Centre counter minimum 30p Use the normal
print routine from the software package you are
working in. When prompted accept the print costs
displayed.
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Learning Centre Computers

• We expect you to use the Learning Centre
  computers for work relating to your course only
• The internet is for use as a research tool
• Playing games is forbidden. Anyone doing so may
  face disciplinary action.
• Access to web sites is constantly monitored.
• Please be aware that by using PCs
  inappropriately you may be preventing someone
  with genuine educational needs from using them

Please maintain a quiet working environment
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Other Services

• Photocopying Copier operated by a flexicard
  price 3 from Learning Centre counter cost 3p
  per A4 sheet
• Stationery Sales basic stationery available to
  buy at the counter see price list
• Careers and Counselling - contact a member of
  staff for further details
• Basic Skills Workshop details available from
  your tutor

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Conduct in the Learning Centre

• DO NOT BRING IN FOOD OR DRINK
• SWITCH OFF MOBILE PHONES
• DO NOT USE THE AREA AS A SOCIAL MEETING PLACE
• PLEASE MAINTAIN A QUIET WORKING ENVIRONMENT

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Security Systems

• Please be aware that-
• a CCTV system operates in the Learning Centre
• all books are tagged and a security alarm system
  is in operation

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Finally - we aim to provide

• a positive learning environment
• access to a wide range of resources
• friendly and knowledgeable staff
• (please come to us if you need help)

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