Welcome
 to Learning Resources at North
Lindsey College
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
A friendly, relaxed environment in which to study and research. The following are
 libraries and Open Access centre:
just some of the services we offer in our FE and HE

 34 computers available in Open Access, 8
laptops are available in the FE library, 10
computers and 8 laptops are available in
the HE library.
 Dedicated OPAC library catalogue
computers in both FE and HE libraries to
help you find your resources.
 Wireless internet access available in both
libraries.
Own laptops may be used
subject to learners holding a valid PAT
testing certificate, available from the
college IT department at a cost of £5 per
year.
 Black and white photocopier in the HE
library, 5p per A4 copy, 10p for A3.
 High quality laser printing. Black and white
printing is free for the first 10 pages,
thereafter 2p per sheet will be charged.
Colour printing charged at 5p per page.
 Binding service available at £1 per booklet
and A4 laminating service available at
50p per sheet.
 Over 10,500 journals available through our
e-resource package, both on and off
campus. Also incorporates over 4,000 e-
books and thousands of abstracts and
journal articles.
 NLCtube is the college’s fantastic new
resource, similar to YouTube, which
enables learners and tutors to view
educational programmes in an online
format through the college’s Moodle
system. Also available both on and off
campus.
 Comprehensive DVD library, with regular
new additions to stock. We also offer
viewing facilities and loan service.
 Substantial local history collection, with
many archived study packs available on
request.
 Comfortable
surroundings
and
workspaces for study and quiet group
work with facilities for independent study
in the Quiet Room, ideal for those wishing
to work uninterrupted.
 Meeting rooms are available in both
libraries, enabling group work without
disturbing other learners. The HE meeting
room is equipped with a digital projector,
ideal for learner presentations and group
discussions.
 We stock over 60 hard copy periodicals
and journals which are archived for at
least 2 years.
Particular copies are
archived indefinitely.
 Excellent collection of latest edition and
current title books.
New books are
purchased and added to stock on a
monthly basis, and the New Additions to
stock list is available in the HE library in
hard copy, and also via Moodle.
 Daily newspapers are available for use
within the Learning Resources centre. 6
month newspaper archives available
upon request.
 Assorted helpsheets are available on IT,
library resources and other college
information throughout all service areas.
 Learning Resources promotes the learner
experience by encouraging participation
in promotions such as the 6 Book
Challenge, which is a national prize
offering reading incentive.
Experienced, friendly staff
available throughout all service
points to advise on general
enquiries, computer
troubleshooting, specialised
requests, library inductions and
Harvard referencing
What we ask from you:
Please return loan items on time. Loan periods are 3 weeks for books, 2 days for short
loan books (identified by a blue spine sticker) and 1 week for DVDs. Fines for exceeding
loan periods are 20p per book per day, 50p per day for short loans and 50p per day for
DVDs.
You may renew books (except short loans) by any of these methods:
In person – at any library service point.
By email – library@northlindsey.ac.uk
By phone – 01724 294164/295385
You are likely to be denied access to books and computers if fines accrue and are left
unpaid.
Books out in your name are your responsibility. Do not lend them to other learners. If the
book is lost or damaged, you will be charged replacement costs.
Please produce your learner ID card every time you visit the centre, and upon request.
You may be refused access to facilities without your card. Books cannot be issued
without your learner ID card.
Please behave with consideration towards other library users. Mobile phones must be on
silent when entering the Learning Resource Centre. Please ensure noise is kept to a
minimum. The HE library is for quiet study only. Eating is not permitted within the libraries
– bottled drinks and lidded cups are permitted if care is taken around the computers.
Staff will not tolerate abusive language or threatening behaviour.
Learning Resources welcomes your suggestions and comments. We endeavour to
respond wherever possible. Please see any staff member, or contact Learning Resources
Manager Belinda Allen at belinda.allen@northlindsey.ac.uk – alternatively ‘Have your
say’ cards are available at each service point.
LEARNING RESOURCES OPENING TIMES
OPEN ACCESS & FURTHER EDUCATION LIBRARY:
Mon – Thur 8.30 am – 4.30 pm
Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
HIGHER EDUCATION LIBRARY
Mon – Thur 8.30 am – 8.00 pm
Friday 8.30 am – 4.00 pm
HALF TERMS
Mon – Fri 9.00 am – 4.00 pm
OTHER HOLIDAYS (summer, Easter,
Christmas)
Mon – Fri 9.00 am – 1.00 pm