Parham Library Learning Commons Brochure - J. Sargeant ...

InstructionProfessional librarians offer instructionsessions throughout the year to teachstudents information literacy skills andintroduce faculty and staff to libraryresources, services and tools. Instructionincludes: Library orientation sessions. Customized instruction tailored tospecific research assignments andscheduled during class time. Open sessions for students on improvinginformation literacy and IT skills. PDO workshops for faculty and staff.Library Learning Commons HoursMonday — Thursday: 7:45am - 9:00pmFriday: 7:45am - 5:00pmSaturday: 12:00pm - 4:00pmLibrary hours indicated are for the Fall and Springsemesters when classes are in session. Check our websiteor give us a call to find out when the library is open duringSummer semester or when classes are not in session.http://library.reynolds.eduWelcome to thePRC Library LearningCommonsConnecting diverse communities in adynamic learning environment.PartnershipsThe PRC Learning Commons along withother units in the Department ofTechnology work closely together toprovide expert assistance, services, andresources to our diverse community ofusers. Ongoing and new collaborationsbetween our librarians and teaching facultyhelp to ensure that information literacy isintegrated into the curriculum so thatstudents can master the lifelong learningskills they will need to succeed in life.J. SARGEANT REYNOLDSCOMMUNITY COLLEGEMassey Library Technology CenterPRC Library Learning Commons1651 East Parham RoadRichmond, VA 23228Circulation Desk: 804-523-5220Research & Information Desk: 804-523-5329Fax: 804-523-5102Last updated 1/29/13 - dwIvor and Maureen MasseyLibrary Technology Center

The PRC Library Learning Commons EnvironmentMissionConsistent with the College’s mission, theLibrary Learning Commons’ mission is toprovide an environment where lifelong habits oflearning, self-improvement, and self-expressionare encouraged and where users can meet theireducational, informational, and socializationneeds.SpaceComfortable and inviting work and study spacesaccommodating individual and group learning styles. 8 group study rooms with flat panel monitorslocated on the lower level. 50 lounge chairs for social interaction or study 68 carrels for quiet individual study 21 large tables for quiet studyElectronic ClassroomState of the art electronic classroom dedicated toinformation and computer literacy instruction. Theclassroom is equipped with 25 workstations, a ceilingmounted projector, and other advanced technologies.ResourcesAccess to a rich array of print and digitalresources including: Over 90,000 print books. Over 400 print journals, magazines, andnewspapers. Over 180 research databases providingaccess to millions of online journal, magazine,and newspaper articles as well as thousandsof online books. Educational and popular videos (DVD &Online).ComputingFull and diverse range of high-tech equipmentincluding multifunctional workstations and softwareapplications for individual use and collaborative work.Unified and integrated one-stop service allowingresearch projects and papers to be completed frombeginning to end in one centralized location. 52 public computer workstations. Electronic classroom with 25 workstations. 8 Group study rooms with flat panel monitors andcomputer ports. Wireless access.StaffOur friendly & highly qualified library staff are eagerto assist you with your information, IT, and researchneeds. Stop by the Research & Information Desk toreceive personalized, one-on-one, expert assistancein finding, evaluating, and citing resources forupcoming research projects or papers. If you need in-depth assistance (30-60 minutes),schedule a research consultation appointment witha Reference Librarian.