The document introduces the Learning Resource Center (LRC) at Hussian University. It discusses that the LRC provides both physical and online resources for students. It highlights some of the key online resources available through the LRC including the library catalog for finding physical materials, the LIRN Library for accessing databases and articles, and live events and help available from LRC coordinators. The purpose is to familiarize students with the services and resources offered through the LRC to support their academic success.

1. What is the LRC?
Developing Information
Competency
SFS- Strategies for Success
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2. Today's
Agenda
Introduce you to the LRC
LRC Canvas Links
Searching in Databases and the Catalog
LIRN Library and Gale Cengage
Student Help and Live Events

3. Class Objectives and Rules:
Expectations and Outcomes
Objectives
• Introduce the LRC
• Go Over LRC Online Resources
• LRC Help and Live Events
Rules
• Don't be Afraid to ask questions!
• Use "Raise Hand" feature or enter
questions into the chat.

4. Learning Resource Center: Brief Introduction
Everything you need to know about the
Learning Resource Center and Online
Library Environment
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5. What is an LRC?
• LRC Stands for "Learning Resource Center"
• Title for physical library on campus
• A learning resource center combines the features of an
academic library, a bookstore, a computer lab, and a
community space
• Our librarians carry out duties in each of these areas,
which is where "LRC Coordinator" comes from
• Canvas LRC Links
• Learning Resource Center
• LIRN Library
• Links to LRC services will always be in your
Canvas class menus, even after you are finished
with Strategies for Success
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6. What is an LRC?
• The LRC is also a collection of Live Events and
other resources your team of LRC Coordinators
have put together to help you.
• Access this by clicking on the “Learning
Resource Center” link in Canvas.
• Ask a Librarian
• LRC Bookings Page
• Library Catalog
• Helpful Guides and Links
• Your LRC coordinator can always be reached by
email and on campus
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7. LRC Library Checkout and
Circulation:
OPAC (Online Public Access
Catalog)
• The digital LRC has a collection of hundreds of
interesting books, design tools, and media to
supplement your course work and help you
grow as a person (or just enjoy a good book in
your down time!)
• You can search the OPAC by clicking on the
Learning Resource Center Link in Canvas or
below!
• Learning Resource Center - Home
(sharepoint.com)

8. Your Database &
Learning Resources
LIRN Library
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9. LIRN Library
• Modern librarians are fully aware that a library is
more than books, and they get excited about
providing digital resources that can be accessed
from anywhere
• To access databases, we use the LIRN Library to
give you access to millions of articles, journals,
Ebooks, and other useful information resources.
LIRN, the Library and Information Resources
Network, has curated databases with all the
knowledge you need to help you reach your goals
as a student and professional.We use Gale
Cengage & ProQuest database collections.
• There will be a link to the LIRN library in the menu
of all your classes in Canvas. Just click that link and
get started!

10. Video Lesson: Using LIRN
Library and Gale Cengage
Databases for Research
• These videos feature a walkthrough of accessing LIRN
throughCanvas and using Gale Cengage/ProQuest
databases to search for resources.
• Gale Databases
• https://screencast-o-
matic.com/watch/crfj0UVnDEs
• ProQuest Databases
• https://screencast-o-
matic.com/watch/c3fYD9VYIWm
• Remember that your LRC Coordinator is available and
happy to help you with your research.
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11. Live Events and Help
• Not to boast, but the Hussian LRC is where the cool people are.
• The LRC is an integral part of the Hussian Community.You can come to the LRC for
all kinds of academic help, both on campus and online using live videochats and
rooms.
• The LRC offers things like:
• School skills workshops
• Information literacy programming
• Time Management help
• Writing and editing help
• Collaborations with Student Services and Career Services for events, games,
and parties
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12. Recap &
Discussion
• Library Catalog
• The OPAC (Online PublicAccess Catalog) is used to
find physical resources that are stored on campus
• The LRC coordinator will help you with whatever you
need on campus and can be reached via your school
email, on or off campus!
• Online Resources
• LIRN is used to find Gale Cengage databases
• Collections will help you find the best resources
for your needs
• You can use CitationTools within LIRN to get
proper citations in multiple formats
• Support and Fun
• Life skills programming
• Social events

13. Questions?