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LRC IPAC

There are two dedicated IPACs in the LRC. The catalogue is also available through LIPAnet and via the internet at www.lipa.ac.uk/ipac

Details of all LRC resources can be found on the LRC IPAC, including books, compact discs, videos, DVDs, music scores, and online services. An extensive range of periodicals, newspapers and magazines are also held in the LRC and full details are included on the LRC IPAC.

You can renew your own loans and reserve items through the IPAC using a borrower and personal PIN number. Ask at the desk for details.

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Libraries Together: The Liverpool Learning Partnership (LT:LLP)

Under the LT:LLP agreement a registered reader at any of the member libraries can have reference access to the other libraries within the partnership. You must show your library ID card to gain access. There is no access to ICT facilities at the academic libraries who are members of the partnership. Member libraries are:

University of Liverpool
Liverpool City Libraries
Liverpool Community College
Liverpool Hope University College
Liverpool John Moores University (LIPA members have full access to LJMU LRC and ICT facilities)
LIPA

More information on the agreement can be found at the Libraries Together: Liverpool Learning Partnership website

LT:LLP visitor access to the LIPA Learning Resource Centre

The LIPA LRC is located within the LIPA building, and as such is subject to wider LIPA security procedures. We require that any member of the LT:LLP libraries wishing to visit us make an appointment in advance. To make an appointment contact the LRC at lrc@lipa.ac.uk 0151 330 3111

Other Visitors

The LIPA LRC may on occasion accept visitors with relevant research needs. To discuss your requirements contact the LRC at lrc@lipa.ac.uk 0151 330 3111

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Facilities and Services

Photocopying
There are photocopiers located on the ground floor of the LRC and in the cathedral foyer.

Printing
Colour and black and white laser printing is available in the LRC. Students need to credit their print accounts before they start printing. This can be done at the LRC issue desk.

Sales
General items of stationery, such as CDRs, and binding kits can be purchased from the LRC issue desk.

Other facilities
Spiral binding and laminating, video & DVD presenters, DVD player, music system, CD player, tape to tape copier

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Rules and Regulations

Learning Resources Centre ( LRC ) Regulations

General

• These regulations, which are subject to periodic review, are authorised by the Higher Education Quality Committee upon the recommendation of the Director of Information Services and Technical Support.
• 'Member of LIPA’ shall be interpreted to mean any student, beneficiary, retired staff, teaching, administrative, clerical, technical or manual member of staff of LIPA and members of the LIPA Council.
• Learning Resources Centre (LRC) shall be understood to refer to any designated Learning Resources Centre, Library or Computer facility under the administration of Learning Support.
• Use of LIPA’s computer facilities will also be subject to the IT Regulations.
• Any user may make representation on the regulations in force and on the use of LRC to the Learning Services Manager.
• Suggestions and/or complaints should be addressed to the Learning Services Manager and will receive careful consideration.
• In the interests of security, nothing of value should be left unattended in the LRC. Any article so left is entirely at the owner's risk.
• Opening hours are those determined from time to time, as agreed with the Higher Education Quality Committee. Hours of opening will be displayed in the LRC and printed in published guides.
• Users must only use designated entrances and exits, except in emergencies when such designated exits may also be used.
• Photocopiers and other printers are available, but use is subject to the Copyright Designs and Patents Act. Charges are made for photocopies and printing.

Membership

• All members of LIPA are entitled to use the LRC upon being issued with a valid identity card.
• The act of enrolling in LIPA constitutes an undertaking to accept Learning Resources Centre regulations and the IT Conditions of Use. Staff employed by LIPA have also agreed to abide by LIPA, and thus, Learning Support regulations.
• Borrowing or reading privileges may be extended to non-members of LIPA at the discretion of the Director of Information Services and Technical Support or according to agreements entered into by co-operating institutions.
• The act of registration as a reader or borrower constitutes an undertaking to accept these regulations.
• If a user ceases to be a member of LIPA then his/her privileges will be withdrawn and his/her identity card must be surrendered.
• Use may be denied to members who have abused the regulations, subject to review by the Learning Services Manager.
• Users should notify the Learning Resources Centre of any change of address or loss of their identity card.
• Members of the general public may use the LRC for reference purposes only at the discretion of the Director of Information Services and Technical Support. Permission must be obtained in advance and is dependent on sufficient space being available. Access to the ICT network is not available for members of the public.

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Borrowing Facilities and Procedures

• Each person entitled to borrow will be issued with an identity card which must be produced whenever an item is borrowed. Cards are not transferable and all items issued via them are the responsibility of the person to whom they were issued. Users are strongly advised not to lend borrowed items to other members.
• The number of items permitted to be borrowed and the period of loan will be as determined from time to time by the Learning Services Manager as most appropriate for the type of material, or category of user. Information on loan periods will be available at the LRC and in printed guides.
• ‘Short Loan’ material is issued under the rules in force at that time. Some material will not be loaned.
• Reference material may be borrowed at the discretion of senior LRC staff.
• LRC staff may refuse to lend or renew any item, or where an item is in heavy demand may restrict the loan period.
• 28 day, 7 day and 1 day loans may normally be renewed for a further period if not required by another member.
• Loan renewal requests may be by direct application to staff on issue counters, by post, telephone or email. The maximum number of renewals when the item is not presented is five.
• Whenever an item is recalled by LRC staff the reader must return the item promptly.
• LIPA charges fines on overdue materials, and all LIPA students and staff are liable to pay fines accrued on overdue materials.
• Students must return all items on loan and settle any outstanding financial obligations, before the end of their period of study.
• Items may be borrowed for the vacations by users returning to LIPA the following semester.
• As cards are not transferable any member will be held responsible for any loss or damage to materials issued on such cards.
• Upon leaving the LRC users are requested to satisfy staff that any Learning Resources property being taken out has been properly recorded. They may be required to reveal the contents of any bag, briefcase, pockets, etc.
• A loan record must be originated for any item borrowed. It is the borrower's responsibility to ensure that the loan record is cancelled when the item is returned.
• Users may reserve items which are not immediately available for loan.
• Items may be returned to the LRC by post, provided they are adequately wrapped.
• Any member having a sufficient reason for requiring an item not in stock may request that it be obtained through the Inter Library Loans (ILL) Service. Items so borrowed are subject to the conditions imposed by the lender library and may be subject to a charge.

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LRC Code of Conduct

• Conversation should be restricted to areas so designated and where permitted, kept to a level so as not to disturb other users.
• Users may not smoke in the LRC.
• Users may not drink or eat in the LRC ICT area. Drinks with lids may be permitted in the LRC study area.
• Users may not use mobile phones in the LRC ICT/quiet area.
• Any user losing or damaging materials may be charged a sum to cover replacement costs.The replacement cost will be assessed by the Learning Services Manager and will be based on the current published price.
• Where a bill has to be raised by the LRC a non-refundable administration charge of £5 will be added to this cost.
  Failure to respond to recall, overdue notices or an invoice for lost items may lead to the withdrawal of borrowing rights and ultimately the suspension of network access.
• Failure to clear outstanding fines may lead to exclusion from the LRC.
• Upon completing a course of study at LIPA, before any award may be conferred and an award certificate issued, candidates must have cleared any outstanding debts to Learning Support.
• Breaches of regulations and unruly behaviour may lead to exclusion from the LRC and an interview with senior LRC staff as to future conduct, before re-admittance.
• In any of the above circumstances the user has a right to a hearing before the Director of Information Services and Technical Support or his/her nominee.
• A serious breach of Learning Resources Regulations, e.g. unauthorised removal of stock, will be treated as a disciplinary matter under LIPA’s Disciplinary Code and could result in dismissal from LIPA.