WMC New Library
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Working Men's College Library
The Library is a state-of-the-art piece of architecture, located in the basement directly under the new Café. The Library is a place that inspires learning, invites interaction, is resource-rich, and improves access to information and knowledge for all students and staff of the College. WMC's Library service is committed to supporting teaching and learning by providing a high quality, integrated and innovative service. Our mission is to provide, preserve, develop and promote collections in the most appropriate formats and to act as a gateway to both printed and electronic resources in an integrated way. Whether you are taking morning afternoon or evening classes, the Library is there to support your studies.
Computers
There are 20 PCs and 4 Apple Macs in the Library. Computers in the Library can be booked for 1 hour only. They may only be used for coursework. Computers may not be used for private purposes this. includes surfing the net or writing e-mails. However, Internet and e-mails are only allowed if course-related.
Library Lending Rules
The WMC Library will continue to develop its resources to support the College curriculum and provide innovative and dynamic service to staff and students.
- Students may borrow up to 6 items at a time including books, cassettes and CD- ROMs
- Staff my borrow up to 10 items at a time including books, cassettes and CD- ROMs
- Loans are for 3 weeks only for both staff and students
- Loans may be renewed once for students only
- FINES for OVERDUE ITEMS (10p a day after the first 7 days) - students only
- There is a replacement fine for unreturned items for both students and staff
Ordering Library Resources
Teachers can request resources to be ordered for the library, but they need their manager´s approval.
Issue Desk Services
A high proportion of books and some journals can be borrowed. However, books labelled 'Reference' and some specific journals cannot be borrowed. The standard loan (3 weeks) period will be shortened if somebody else requests the item. You will be advised of a new return date by mail or phone. Materials held to support teaching are not available for students. Fines of 10p a day after the first 7 days are charged on overdue items. If you have fines outstanding, or overdue books you will not be allowed to continue borrowing. There is a replacement fine for unreturned items. Overdue notices are sent out by post once or twice a month. We are not in a position to guarantee that these notices will always arrive with you in time for you to take the requisite action, so please do not rely on them. You will still be liable for fines for overdue books if you have not received such a notice.
Reservations & Renewals
Reservations and renewals of Library materials can be made either in person or by phone. Please note that books and other materials on loan to you must be renewed and returned on time or be prepared to pay the stipulated fine. Security Measures Security measures for the prevention of theft and vandalism to the collections are of the highest priority for the Library. We have measures in place to ensure that the library is safe and secure so as to minimise the risk of theft or malicious damage to collections. All stock added to the collections bear electronic triggers to help deter theft. There is an established policy for dealing with those who try to remove materials, which have not been issued to them.
Continuous Development
WMC Library will continue to develop its resources to support the College curriculum and provide innovative and dynamic service to staff and students. We are pleased that the new library has started smoothly and students are happy with the new study and social areas.
Library Resources
- Computer guides
- Textbooks and other books
- Reference material
- UCAS & HE applications material Student Services can give some advice
- Languages books and languages computer facilities
- Special needs resources
Copying & Printing
- Photocopying 5p per page
- Printing 5p per page
- Scanning - you can use the scanner in the library to copy material
Contact Student Services for more information
