ABOUT THE LIBRARY > Policies & Procedures

The LRC is meant to be a positive and productive place for academic pursuits such as concentrated, deliberate study and research, and for instruction and learning. Students are expected to observe the policies that are in place which support that primary goal.

In order to continue to serve the Mac community with a quiet space for study, reading and research – complete with rich collections of resources – it is important that everyone be aware of the policy for LRC use. You will find further details here and also on line in the Mac Library under the heading ‘About the Library’.

The Learning Resource Centre is open Monday through Friday with full service from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students will find excellent collections of print, audio, video, and technology resources to support their study, research, and leisure reading and viewing. LRC computers and other equipment are for academic purposes only, with class use taking priority over individual use.

Students must come to the LRC with necessary materials, including a student I.D., and be prepared to work. Study carrels are for silent study only and students must be respectful of the quiet, working environment. Tables in the open area are for two to six students working together. Please do NOT move the furniture. There is a group study room for larger groups.

No food or drinks are allowed in the LRC. However, students can bring in water at any time. Socializing is not permitted and students will be asked to leave, and possibly have their LRC privileges suspended, if they act in an irresponsible manner.


LOAN PERIODS

Mac High has a large inventory of learning resources, partly housed the LRC and additionally in all the Subject Department libraries throughout the building. A student will need their student I.D. card in order to check out material at the Circulation desk in the LRC. Materials not in the LRC but housed in any of the Subject Department libraries can be circulated in the LRC or in the Department Offices.

Fiction and Non-Fiction – 3 weeks
Videos (Informational and Feature Films) and Periodicals (magazines) – 1 week
Non-circulating materials include all Reference materials, daily newspapers and music CDs.

Our expectation is that students will return or renew any materials they check out by the due date. There is a Return Bin inside the main doors to the LRC. Materials which are not renewed or returned must be paid for in full. A reminder letter goes home to parents/guardians when students are not taking responsibility for their materials.

SPECIAL REQUESTS

Students can request materials from the Special Collections at the Reference Desk.
Reserves can be placed on popular items.
Groups of students can request (or book in advance) the use of the Group Study Room.
Seating for 12, white boards and a TV/VCR are available for use in that room.

PRINTING SERVICES

Students may print their assignments in the LRC or make photocopies. A small charge of $0.10 per page is applied.

STUDENT SUPPLIES

A photocopier is available to students at a cost of $0.10 per page. The photocopier will give change for all coin denominations.

Stapler, 3-hole punch, scissors, felt markers, pencil crayons, rulers, and glue are available for student use in the LRC. Students must provide all other materials.