Learning Resource Center (Library)

The North Arkansas College Learning Resource Center contains the library, testing center, and tutoring services. It serves students as well as the Harrison community. The LRC has a wide range of materials and services available to meet the needs of its users. There are a number of services offered, such as book/DVD checkout, tutoring on a variety of subjects, testing services, as well as laptop and calculator checkout.

If you are looking for a place to study or a spot to relax, the LRC has comfortable lounge seating, study rooms and lots of technology for your convenience.

Library books can be checked out by students, faculty, staff, alumni, Board members, and community members who have a library card. The number of items and time limits vary based on user status.  The LRC subscribes to a service that gives the latest in popular fiction. New popular fiction titles are constantly being added. 

All checkout items can be found in the library’s card catalog. Things such as DVDs, books, and laptops are all found in the catalog. E-books from various databases and websites that can be helpful in research may also be found in the catalog. There is a card catalog computer in the LRC for quick searches.  Students can place items on hold by logging in. Log in information for students is:

                Username: Student number

                Password: Last four digits of the student number

 

Graphing calculators are available for students enrolled in math classes. Calculators may be checked out for an entire semester at a time.  Please contact the LRC front desk for more information. 

Because ag娱乐官网 is a community college, area citizens are encouraged to use our Learning Resource Center. Please contact an LRC staff member for information about specific item checkout limits, etc.  

Did you leave your phone charger or laptop cord at home?  Chargers for a multitude of devices are available for checkout.  

Databases are located on the student page of Office 365 – Library Databases page. There are a variety of databases on a variety of subjects. Most databases can be accessed from home by typing in your ag娱乐官网 computer login information. If more assistance is needed, please contact an LRC staff member. 

The LRC carries many popular movies and television shows. You can find movies such as Star Trek: Into Darkness, Titanic, and The Avengers as well as a variety of Disney and Pixar movies for kids. Television shows such as Friends, The Walking Dead, and Downton Abbey are also available. Students, faculty, and staff can check out three movies for one week at a time, with one renewal. There is also a collection of non-fiction DVDs available for checkout on a number of topics. 

Students, faculty, and staff can request articles or books from libraries around the world. Request forms are located on the Student Office 365 library page. Please note that it could take up to two weeks to receive the item, so plan accordingly. 

Students may check out a laptop for a full semester, at no charge. 

The LRC carries a number of magazines and newspapers, including all area newspapers as well as several popular magazines.

Black and white and color printers are available in the LRC. This service is currently available for all currently enrolled students and ag娱乐官网 employees only. 

Throughout the school year, special events are held to introduce students to the different services available in the LRC.  Food is often involved. 

The LRC currently has five study rooms available to reserve, including technology equipped group study rooms. Students can reserve study rooms by contacting the LRC front desk. Reservations will be posted outside the study room each day. Supply bags and laptops are also available to check out when reserving these rooms. 

The Testing Center offers ag娱乐官网 student testing, proctored exams for distance learning students, GED exams and professional exams.  Please call 870-391-3533 to schedule an appointment. 

Current textbooks for many ag娱乐官网 classes are on reserve. These can be checked out for in-library use only. 

Tutoring is available in math, english, science, and a variety of other subjects.  Tutors also offer study skills assessments and exam preparation services.  For more information, come by the LRC and talk to any staff member. 

There are several whiteboards throughout the library to assist students in studying and preparing class projects. Markers and erasers can be checked out at the LRC front desk.