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Centring on Your Learning. An introduction to York College Learning Centre. Why visit the Learning Centre?. Activate your ID card to use the computers Register for printing and photocopying See the wide range of resources available
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Centring on Your Learning An introduction to York College Learning Centre
Why visit the Learning Centre? • Activate your ID card to use the computers • Register for printing and photocopying • See the wide range of resources available • Get to know the subject specialist linked to your area of study
Where is the Learning Centre? • In the Central Core next to the atrium • On 3 floors Across the Bridge
When can I go? • Free time between lessons • Class time with tutor’s permission • Evenings • Holidays Any time
How do I use the Learning Centre? • Observe the code of conduct: • Respect other students and staff • No eating. No drinking near the computers • Bottled water only at study tables • Keep mobile phones on silent mode • Use earphones to listen to music • Use computers for coursework only • Use the Centre quietly, for work only With Respect
How do I use the Learning Centre? • Attend an Induction to learn more • Pick up or print a leaflet • Watch a video tutorial • Ask the staff for help • Use the maps and guiding signs • Search the OPAC library catalogue for resources
What’s in the Learning Centre? • Lots of different types of resources: • Individual and group study spaces • Books including access to e-books • Journals or magazines • DVDs and Videos • Computers • Mono & Colour Printing / photocopying machines • Scanners • Accessibility equipment
Next Steps? • Watch the tutorials on • Getting Started on the Computers • Setting up Printing Credit • Go to the Learning Centre in your own time and do it! • Finding your way around • Tutor books an induction with your Learning Centre subject specialist to • See your subject resources • Be shown how to use the OPAC library catalogue Return to the Induction page