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The Learning Resources Center

The Learning Resources Center continues to provide a highly technical centralized facility to serve the total University community. The Center provides equipment and software for the needs of those academic departments which reflect changes in curriculum development. Many of these curriculum changes directly affect the growth and direction of the University in the community and the state . As the emphasis of the University shifts from the traditional educational areas of the curriculum to the more professional and technical oriented areas, the center will attempt to meet these needs by acquiring the appropriate equipment and resources to meet the requirements of course offerings and the special demands of students. The emphasis of the center is on "service" to both the students and faculty . The center has a philosophy of openness and is committed to excellence in teaching and learning. (203)392-5713

Policies

Audio Tape Duplication Policy

Audio tapes are copied for any student, faculty or staff member of Southern Connecticut State University as stated below:

1. Tape(s) for class assignments will be copied within 24 hours baring any equipment failures. (Highest Priority)
2. Large jobs (8 or more copies) will be copied within three to five days. (Low Priority)
3. Tape duplication will be done for non class use and outside groups or individuals on a time availability bases only and in strict accordance with all copyright regulations. (Lowest Priority)
4. The LRC will obey and abide by all U.S. and international copyright laws and agreements. Do not ask us to break or violate any of these laws.

Copyrighted Materials

Copyrighted audio tapes will be duplicated only under the following conditions:

The LRC must have in writing an original letter from the copyright holder giving the patron permission to copy the material. The letter must indicate the exact number of copies that can be made for the patron and any conditions set down for the duplication. The original letter will be kept by the LRC in our files and a copy of the letter will be given to the patron. The LRC reserves the right to verify any letters for duplication requests with the copyright holder.

Video Tape Duplication Policy

Video tapes are copied for any student, faculty or staff member of Southern Connecticut State University as stated below:

1. Tape(s) for class assignments will be copied within 48 hours baring any equipment failures. (Highest Priority)
2. Large jobs (5 or more copies) will be copied within five to ten days. (Low Priority)
3. Tape duplication will be done for non class use and outside groups or individuals on a time availability bases only and in strict accordance with all copyright regulations. (Lowest Priority)
4. The price for this service is $2.00 per tape for all SCSU patrons and $5.00 per tape for Non SCSU Patrons, and all patrons must supply their own blank tape.
5. The MRC will obey and abide by all U.S. and international copyright laws and agreements. Do not ask us to break or violate any of these laws.

Copyrighted Materials

Copyrighted video tapes will be duplicated only under the following conditions:

The MRC must have in writing an original letter from the copyright holder giving the patron permission to copy the material. The letter must indicate the exact number of copies that can be made for the patron and any conditions set down for the duplication. The original letter will be kept by the MRC in our files and a copy of the letter will be given to the patron. The MRC reserves the right to verify any letters for duplication requests with the copyright holder.

Policy Of Use

1. The goal of the Learning Resources Center is to enrich and support the University curriculum by providing instructional equipment, materials and supportive services to both the academic community and administrative areas of the University. To accomplish this goal the following priorities have been established for the use of equipment and circulation of materials:
2. Highest priority is given to undergraduate students of Southern Connecticut State University who are enrolled in courses which require the use of this facility to fulfill course requirements.
3. Next in priority are the faculty and staff who wish to use this facility and our services to enrich and support their curriculum needs.
4. Lower priority is given to students and faculty who need facility, equipment or materials for non-class related reasons.
5. Lowest priority is given to those patrons not connected with the University. Lowest priority is given to those patrons not connected with the University.       

This facility and the services of the Learning Resources Center may be used by authorized patrons in the following ways:

1. Individuals - Anytime of operation
2. Small Groups (2 to 8) - Anytime of operaton
3. Classes (9 or more) - By appointment only and with the instructor present

Circulation Policy

1. All non-print media materials circulate for a one week period to any student, faculty or staff member currently enrolled or working at SCSU or in the CSU* system. A valid and updated Univercity ID/Library card is required to check out all materials.
2. No materials may be borrowed by Alumni, school systems, outside groups or individuals not connected with the CSU system without approval of the director of the LRC.** 
3. Circulating materials placed on reserve by the LRC staff or a faculty member for class use, will not be allowed to circulate out of the center until the end of the reserve period.
4. No equpment is to leave the floor with out the approval of the Director of the LRC. This department does not loan equpment for class or personal use.
5. A fine of $.50 per day  per item will be charged for all overdue items.
6. Patrons with unpaid fines above $5.00 or with more than 10 items checked out will not be able to borrow any additional items until the fines are paid or items are returned.
7. All patrons are responsible for lost or damaged materials that they have checked out under their ID/Library card. Patrons will be billed for the cost of the item(s) and a fee for processing of the new material(s).

*CSU - Connecticut State University system
**LRC - Learning Resources Center

Reserve Policy

1. Any Faculty or Staff member who is currently teaching a course, workshop, seminar, etc. may place non-print media materials on reserve in the Media Resources Center for the semester in which the course, workshop or seminar is taught.
2. All non-print media that is to be placed on reserve in the MRC* should be properly labeled by the instructor and accompanied by a MRC Reserve Form sheet (Pink Form).
3. It will take one working day to process, label and log any non-print material sent to the MRC before it is placed on the reserve shelf.
4. All items placed on reserve will be filed by department, class, and instructor(s). eg. English, Lit 200, Ort.
5. No reserve materials may be taken out of the MRC without the approval of the LRC staff supervisor or the faculty member who assigned the materials to the reserve area.
6. When using reserve materials all patrons MUST have a valid updated SCSU ID/Library card. No other ID forms are to be accepted when loaning out reserve materials. If the patron has no SCSU ID card they are to be sent to Engleman RM** 16 to get a card.
7. All reserve materials are to be used in the MRC. Instructors may take the material to the classroom for their class use.
8. Some reserve materials, in audio or video cassette format, can be copied for a patron unless they are copyright protected or if the faculty member has requested otherwise. If you are not sure check with the Director  or a supervisor.

*MRC-Media Resources Center
** RM-Room "Located in Engelman Hall"