Who we are
The Learning Resources Service is part of the Directorate of Quality and Audit. We have four centres across the two campuses.

• Weald Learning Resources and Computer Centre
• Goudhurst Learning Resources Centre
• Chevening Learning Resources Centre
• North Farm Learning Resources Centre

What we do
The Learning Resources Service provides a range of resources and information in both book and electronic formats to support the needs of all students and staff at West Kent College.

We have:

• Books – for loan in all centres
• Journals and newspapers
• Audiovisual materials – DVDs, videos, audio cassettes, CDROMs, classical music CDs
• Online resources
• Photocopying
• Digital camera and scanner
• Services for users with special needs
• Study facilities – for group work and individual study.

Can I borrow materials?
Yes – from all the LRCs. All students are entitled to borrow up to 8 items – this includes books, journals (back issues), DVDs, videos and classical music CDs. Some items are marked as reference only.

How long can I borrow for?
Items can normally be renewed twice. If books have been requested by other users, or are very overdue, you will not be able to renew them. You can renew items yourself using the Autolib system – LRC staff will show you how to do this. You can also renew by telephone: 01732 358101 ext. 2715 or ext. 2717.

Other Services
Photocopying – all the centres have a black and white photocopier and additional colour copying facilities are available in Goudhurst and Weald LRCs. Black and white photocopying is free. Colour copying costs 30p per A4 sheet and 50p for A3.

Binding – LRC staff are happy to send requests for spiral bound binding to the reprographics department. It costs 75p. Please allow 24 hours for completion.

Computer centre charges – blank CD Rom discs, £1.50 each. Colour printing is available at a cost of 30p per sheet. Acetates for use with the colour printer are sold at a cost of £1.00 including printing costs.