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Learning ResourcesLibraryThe SUNY Orange Library is designed to functionas both a traditional environment of quiet study spaceand as a state-of-the-art information commons. Thetwo-story library houses a variety of study spaces,including carrels for individual study, tables for groupwork and designated quiet-study areas.The 1nformation Commons is a busy, centrallylocated area on the first floor where students canaccess academic and technology resources necessaryto support their learning and research. Within theCommons, the Library provides traditional researchtools and reference materials, Microsoft Officesoftware, and both wired and wireless internet access.The electronic databases provide full-text and fullimagejournals, magazines and newspapers. A HelpDesk located adjacent to the Commons is staffed bylibrarians and support staff to assist students withtheir research needs.Workshops and instruction sessions designed tohelp students acquire and improve library researchskills are held in the Commons classrooms. Aschedule of workshops is available online and withinthe Library.The student’s college identification card serves as alibrary card and is required to borrow books, videosand reserve readings; to utilize the computers in the1nformation Commons; and to access the databasesfrom off-campus.The Library web site (http://sunyorange.edu/lrc)contains detailed information regarding libraryservices, hours, policies and instructional materials,including tip sheets designed to assist students withtheir research needs. For questions or referenceassistance, students may call 341-4855 or 341-4260.The College also offers Library services at theNewburgh Campus. The Newburgh Campus Libraryis located in Room B-1 in the Tower Building.Tutorial ServicesScheduled tutoring is available, upon request, for allcredit students of the College and can be arrangedthrough the Tutorial Center located on the secondfloor of the Library in Middletown or in TWR 122 atthe Newburgh Campus. Students must have instructorapproval to receive scheduled tutoring. There is a $30processing fee for an arranged tutoring schedule eachsemester in which tutoring is requested. Tutoringsessions are typically scheduled for one hour, once ortwice per week per course, not to exceed 5 hours perweek. Scheduling depends on tutor and studentavailability. Tutors also staff specialty labs on campusto assist students on a drop-in basis. There is no feefor this service in the labs.Biology and Health Science Learning FacilitiesThe BATCAVERN facilities are a learning resourcefor Students in the Biological Sciences and the HealthProfessions Programs. It is a place for students tomeet for individual and small group study as well asfor formal tutoring, which can be arranged at theTutorial Center in the Library or TWR 122. TheBATCAVERN facilities offer students access to a fullrange of anatomical models and related instructionalaids including CD-ROMs, Videotapes, and reviewmaterials. Students can also access the internet anduse computers offering the Microsoft Office programsWord, Excel, and PowerPoint to assist with preparinglab reports, research papers and presentations.Middletown Campus Newburgh CampusBATCAVERN BATCAVERN IIBio-Tech 155 TWR 123341-4156 341-4504Math Resource LabsThe Mathematics Department has two MathResource Labs that are open to any student enrolledin a mathematics course. It is completely free tostudents. Just drop in and someone will be happy tohelp you with your questions. The Math ResourceRoom hours are posted each semester. Math ResourceRooms are located in Middletown (Harriman Hall,Room 305) and Newburgh (Tower Building, Room107).Education Curriculum Resource AreaThe Education Curriculum Resource Area islocated on the second floor of the Library. It housesbooks and periodicals for use by students, includingtextbooks, fiction and non-fiction titles and Caldecottand Newbury Medal Winners.English Department Writing CentersThe English Department Writing Centers serve allstudents who need to work on writing skills. Studentsmay sign up for writing practice or be referred by theirinstructors. Some courses also require mandatoryweekly hours in the Writing Center. The centeroperates on the philosophy that students learn towrite by writing. Skills instruction is done in thecontext of the student’s own work, generated in thecenter. Using instructor-created materials, studentswork individually with English Departmentinstructors and tutors. Computers accommodatevarious learning styles. Day and evening WritingCenter hours are posted each semester. WritingCenters are located in Middletown (Harriman HallRoom 109) and Newburgh (Tower Building, Room215).58 www.sunyorange.edu Spring 2011