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The La Salle University - Learning Resource Center (LSU-LRC) is dedicated to fostering a culture of learning within the Lasallian community. Learn more about us! Scroll down below.
vision
LSU-LRC aims to empower lifelong learning through a dynamic and inclusive hub of resources, innovation, collaboration, and linkages.
mission
LSU-LRC enables academic excellence and personal growth by offering comprehensive resources, expert assistance, and collaborative space that empower the students, faculty, staff and other stakeholders to thrive in their pursuit of knowledge and lifelong learning.
goals
LSU-LRC elevates the learning experience by continuously enhancing its offerings, accessibility, and assistance services through innovative resources, personalized support, and collaborative spaces to foster a culture of academic achievement among students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
Objectives
1 Expand Resource Accessibility
Increase the availability of physical and digital learning resources, ensuring diverse formats and topics to cater to the varied academic needs of students, faculty, and researchers.
2 Foster Information Literacy
Develop and implement targeted programs that equip students with essential information literacy skills, empowering them to critically evaluate, use, and ethnically cite information from various sources.
3 Enhance Technological Proficiency
Offer workshops and resources that assist the university community in developing proficiency with digital tools and technologies, supporting effective research, collaboration, and learning.
4 Strengthen Collaborative Spaces
Design and maintain welcoming and adaptable collaborative spaces within the Learning Resource Center, facilitating interdisciplinary interactions, group projects, and knowledge-sharing among users.
5 Provide Expert Assistance
Implement regular assessment strategies to gauge the effectiveness of Learning Resource Center services and resources, using feedback to make informed enhanced enhancements that align with the evolving needs of the university community.
6 Measure and Improve Impact
Implement regular assessment strategies to gauge the effectiveness of Learning Resource Center services and resources, using feedback to make informed enhanced enhancements that align with the evolving needs of the university community.
Resources
LSU-LRC is dedicated to fostering a culture of learning within the Lasallian community. Our name reflects the pivotal role we play in facilitating access to educational resources, nurturing the acquisition of knowledge, and encouraging a lifelong commitment to learning.
services
LSU-LRC has evolved to be more inclusive and adaptable, encompassing a diverse range of services essential in modern education. Here are the various services that our LRC offers:
circulation and readers services
This service involves checking out and checking in library materials, such as books, periodicals, audiovisual items, and digital resources.
library literacy instruction
This service focuses on introducing the library resources and services to our students and helping them identify their information needs and develop well-defined research topics.
the multimedia services
The library also maintains a collection of multimedia materials, including DVDs, CDs, Blu-rays, audio recordings, and other audiovisual resources.
thesis and dissertation support
This service guides the students through the process of submitting their theses and dissertations to the university's official repository, ensuring proper management and access for future researchers.
reference and research assistance
This service aims to assist students find relevant and reliable information by offering guidance on how to effectively use library’s resources and databases.
online databases and e-resources
At LSU-LRC, our service goes beyond traditional books. We provide students with access to a wide range of digital resources in the library, like e-books, e-journals, e-magazines and other electronic resources.
archives and special collections
This service focuses on collecting, organizing, and providing access to rare and specialized materials which are not typically found in the general circulating collection of the library