What's That Strange Barcode?

Have you seen this strange little barcode type thing on posters around the LRC and College?  What is it?

This is what we call a QR Code and you might have seen them in shop windows, on food packaging, at a museum, etc..  They are very much like barcodes - but with one click they direct you to different online information.

To view the information in a QR Code you need a camera phone and an app called a QR Reader.  You can get these apps for most SmartPhones (iPhone, etc).

You then scan the code and it directs you to some information, which could be some text, a photo, a website, or an e-mail contact.

Watch this video to learn more....and look out for more QR Codes coming soon to the LRC.

LRC and Fresher's Week

During Fresher's Week, look out for the LRC in the Courtyard this Thursday and Friday lunchtimes.  We will be holding a book competition and a book swap along with telling you about the different services available in the LRC.

Book Swapping by nSeika

Book Competition
This is your chance to win a copy of The Host by Stephanie Meyer (author of the bestselling Twilight Series).
All you have to do is guess how many books are in the LRC.
Entry slips are available in the LRC or in the Courtyard this Thursday/Friday lunchtime.

Book Swap
Bring along your unwanted books (in good condition) and swap them one for one in the Courtyard this Thurs/Fri lunchtime.

Wishing you all a Happy Fresher's Week!!

Welcome Back!!

A huge welcome back to all returning students and a big hello to all you new new students!

hello/welcome by sorakirei

We hope you are all fully prepared for the new term.  Remember if you need pens, paper, USB sticks, etc., you can buy all these from the LRC.  You can also buy any textbooks from the LRC and get a 15% discount.

We've made a few changes and improvements over the summer that we hope will be of benefit to you and your studies....

- We have purchased loads of new books for all subject areas including Performing Arts, Music, General Studies, Computing, Sciences, English, History and many more - check out the Library Catalogue to see what is available.

- We have 8 shiny new computers - there are 6 on the upper level now and 2 on the lower level coming soon.

- We have created a new quick use computer centre on the upper level where you will find 8 PCs that you can use for 15 minutes to check your e-mail, print your work or check your Facebook account.

- We have purchased some more digital cameras and digital voice recorders that can be borrowed for up to a week.

- The e-mail system has changed and now includes a Microsoft Office application where you can save and store your work and access it from home.

This is just a brief overview of some of the improvements made. For further information please call in to the LRC and speak to a member of the LRC team.

Don't Forget to Return your Books!

Don't forget to return ALL the books that you have borrowed for your subjects by no later than Thursday 30th June.

66/365 Things I must do today by owlbookdreams

It is important the books are returned to the LRC and NOT the departments to ensure we don’t end up chasing you for overdue books and you don’t end up incurring any unnecessary fines/replacement book costs.

If you don't return your books then returning students next academic year won't have access to the same resources that you have had.

So.....if you have finished with your textbooks, don’t leave them hanging around on your bedroom floor, return them today!!

LRC SPRING BANK HOLIDAY OPENING HOURS

LRC Spring Bank Holiday Opening Hours

30 May to 3 June 2011

Monday 30 & Tuesday 31 May 2011  CLOSED

Wednesday 1 to Friday 3 June 2011  9.30am to 3.30pm

Open for individual study and the use of computers and resources.

NO ADMITTANCE TO THE LRC WITHOUT YOUR ID CARD.

REVISION HINTS AND TIPS

Tuesday 10 May 2011

Revision - Summer Examinations



Don't be a Distraction

Keep Talking by alternakive

The LRC offers a social learning environment, one where you can relax, study, revise and text to your heart’s content. However, the disruption caused by students talking on their mobile phones is often a significant one. Why is this such a big deal? Well, recent scientific research has proven that hearing half of a conversation, as you're forced to do when people are talking on their mobile phones, is more distracting to the human brain than hearing a complete conversation. The human brain likes things to be predictable, and it can't relax if it is surrounded by half conversations, that don’t make sense. Therefore talking on your mobile phone significantly reduces the concentration levels of those around you and their ability to carry out their studies.

As we head into revision/exam season, please have respect for your fellow students and help us to maintain a positive learning space, put your mobile phone onto silent when in the LRC and please don’t make or take calls!!