The Learning Resources Center is located on the first floor of the Health Sciences Library and provides access to the audiovisual collection and the computer lab. A total of 3 fte staff members and additional student consultants are available to provide assistance all hours the Library is open. The LRC routinely offers a variety of classes to provide an introduction to computer technology. Audiovisual hardware that may be checked out from the Access Services Circulation Desk includes VCRs, camcorders, and slide projectors. The computer laboratory includes Windows 98 and Macintosh computers, most equipped with cd and zip drives.
Laser printers are accessible from all workstations.
Flatbed scanners are also available in the lab, interfacing with both Windows and Macintosh platforms. The computer software collection includes general purpose applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, and telecommunications programs, in addition to an extensive collection of computer-assisted instruction programs. Several CD-ROMs are available for use with selected computer programs. All workstations are connected to the Internet and provide users with quick and easy access to electronic mail, discussion groups, and the World Wide Web. Computer equipment that is available for checkout includes laptop computers, and video projectors.