Learning Resource Centre

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) houses the College library where you will find textbooks, reference books and periodicals to help you succeed with your studies. If you are studying a Higher Education (HE) course you can also benefit from the HE Study Centre which is fully equipped with resources and study facilities.

Many of the resources available to students can also be accessed remotely from home. In addition, both the LRC and HE Study Centre are fully covered by the College's WiFi network and have PCs, Apple Macs and laptops for your use. You are also welcome to bring in your own laptop and use the WiFi connection.

The range of resources available to you include:

• Books, periodicals, theses, DVDs and CDs
• The College's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE)
• Accessibility facilities eg hearing loops, a text enlarger and specialist software
• Staff to support teaching and learning
• Electronic resources eg eBooks, databases, eJournals, eNewspapers
• IT/computer equipment with internet access
• Scanning, copying, printing, laminating and binding services
• Electronic equipment for hire eg laptops, cameras, camcorders
• Stationery and art materials for sale
• Study areas
• Group work areas

The Learning Resources Team are always on-hand to help you search for the information and materials you need, and teach you information handling and research skills in order to help you make the best use of the available resources.

Our aim is to support your success by providing you with high quality library and elearning services

Existing students registered for the internal Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) can get more information on our Learning Resources Centre and access online resources by visiting vle.somerset.ac.uk.