Learning Resource Centre
The Learning Resource Centres offer:
- Space to study
- Computer access
- A lending library
- A comprehensive information service
Other services include:
- Daily newspapers
- Magazines
- Photocopying facilities
- Help with Higher Education applications
- careers information and referral
The library catalogue and range of electronic resources may be accessed both in the LRC and offsite. Please ask for details at the desk.
On the Evesham Campus the LRC is situated on the first floor of C Block and is open during term time as follows: Monday 8.45am – 5.00 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.45 am – 8.00 pm; Friday 8.45 am – 4.30 pm.
On the Malvern Campus the LRC is situated on the ground floor of Main Block and is open during term time Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm.
Learning Support
All our students can access extra help with their College work from the Learning Resources Team at either the Evesham or Malvern Campus. There are tutors based on each site happy for students to drop in to ask for help, support or advice.
We are dedicated to making sure that all learners receive the support they need during their time at South Worcestershire College.
If, whilst on your course, you need any help or advice with:
- Numeracy and Application of Number
- Literacy and Communication
- Assignment and essay writing
- Basic computing skills
- Revision and exam preparation
- Study skills
- Specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia)
you can talk to your tutor or visit the LRC team.
Information Technology Facilities
The use of IT is an important part of most courses at College. Computers are widely available in allocated teaching areas and in the Learning Resource Centres. These computers are networked and linked to laser printers. The computers have industry standard software:
- Office 2007
- QuarkXPress
- AutoCAD
- C++
- CorelDraw
- Java
- Sage Accounting
- Visual Basic
