Thu, Aug, 26 2010
During induction week 6th-10th September 2010 the LRC welcome show will be played on a continuous loop in the central area of the LRC level 3. Students will be encouraged to stay and watch the show which lasts a few minutes. Groups of students are welcome with tutors - there is no need to book and you will only have to wait a few minutes for the next showing!
Following the show, students will be encouraged and supported by LRC staff, to log on to computers for the first time, shown the LRC web pages and given basic guidance on how to access electronic resources.
From Monday 13th September the LRC will be offering welcome show sessions, to include all of the above, for specific classes booked by their tutor.
Please ring 2220 to book or contact your subject librarian.
Thu, Aug, 26 2010
All staff are invited to drop into the Hub LRC on Thursday 2nd September between 9am and 12 noon to catch up on changes in the LRC for the new academic year including new e-books, the enrichment of the web catalogue and many others.
Come along and discuss your support needs with LRC staff. Refreshments will be available - please come and see us!
Fri, Jul, 16 2010
We have just upgraded our web catalogue system with a new book covers feature. So now when you search for books we have in stock you can see what they look like, which will help you find them on the shelves.
Take a look at the web catalogue and have a play!
Fri, Jun, 25 2010
Now it’s summer the LRCs’ are operating Vacation Hours. However we are pleased to announce that until July 28th 2010 the Learning Resource Centre at High Melton will additionally be open Monday-Wednesday until 7.00 p.m.
Wed, Jun, 2 2010
On the 25th of May a selection of ESOL and V-Talent students who completed the six book challenge, run here at the Hub LRC, were invited to attend the final presentation.
Certificates and prizes were handed out by the new Principal, George Trow, who kindly gave a speech about the challenge and talked to many students afterwards. Our very own Librarian, Carol Wootton, who spear headed the campaign opened the ceremony followed by Naomi Nikhata, who talked about how much her ESOL students had achieved.
Refreshments were provided by Life Skills students which everyone enjoyed whilst watching a video of a selection of ESOL students talking about their books.
Overall the presentation went fantastically well. We'd like to thank everyone who took part in the challenge and everyone who helped with the running of the challenge and event. We look forward to running the challenge again next year!
Mon, May, 24 2010
A presentation will take place for all students that have finished the Six Book Challenge on Tuesday 25th May at 1:30pm at The Hub LRC.
Students who have completed the Challenge by reading six books will receive a certificate and prize from Doncaster College Principal George Trow.
Congratulations to everyone receiving a certificate and prize!
Mon, May, 17 2010
It’s
Adult Learners week this week and we have a range of books on display to help inspire you to learn a new skill. The books range from canoeing to painting but remember we have thousands more books on Level 3 and a range of books on level 4 to help your brush up your key skills.
Feeling really inspired to learn? Why not enquire about a short/evening course here at
Doncaster college, Courses range from floristry to hair and beauty, who knows it may even spark a new career choice.
Fri, May, 14 2010
We have been collecting news clippings about Doncaster College since the early 90’s, some from even earlier. These folders are kept in the Hub archive room.
If you’re doing a project on the colleges history or just generally interested, why not ask a member of LRC staff to access the folders and have a flick through…you might even see someone you know!
Thu, May, 13 2010
Joe Newsome – a Subject Librarian at University Centre
The majority of my time is spent helping students. This can range from loaning and returning books and answering all manner of enquiries from where is the toilet to how do you reference a podcast in an assignment. I teach information literacy to classes which includes; using the web effectively, Harvard referencing and using the specialist resources that the LRC provides to aid research. I am also the contact person at the LRC University Centre for students with additional support needs.
When not dealing directly with students I participate in many activities behind the scenes which support students. Including; liaising with tutors to make available books, journals, e-books and e-journals to support courses. I am a member of the LRC’s Customer Service group which aims to provide a consistent and responsive service to all users and the Information Skills & Publicity group which tries to find new and interesting ways to engage students with our resources.
Wed, Apr, 28 2010
Liz Wright – a Subject Librarian at the Hub
As one of the subject librarians at the Hub I work with academic staff to get the right resources. This includes selecting books, e-books and online materials for you to use. For more help on your subject why not try using your subject page.
Another area of my work is provided training sessions on how to use the information the LRC provides for example: referencing, using online materials and how to find resources in the LRC.
For a list of the subject librarians click here