Fayetteville Technical Community College - Technikos Yearbook (Fayetteville, NC)

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LIBRARY or “uG 4 ih At the circulation desk (right), Miss William- son works with Brenda Oldham, a library as- sistant who is examining the book checkout cards of students who are taking books out of the library. There are eight library assistants who aid Miss Williamson in the routine duties and services provided by our library. These library assistants not only provide necessary aid without which the work could not be accomplished, but they also receive valuable training in important skills which they will use in their future careers, i. abeanbe CAMUBGMD) cooneqnne snmeaants il All a —— t says ates? Research, reference, and study materials in a Library are of little use if a student can not quickly and efficiently find the material he seeks, and he soon learns that a Library is no better than the index and locator systems which are so carefully main- tained by the librarians for his benefit. At the beginning of each school year, our Librarian conducts an orientation class in the use of the library for all students, emphasizing the use of the various locator systems, the usual library facilities available, and the fact that advice and assistance are always available for the asking. To the left, Miss Williamson is giving Ray Thomas instruction and assistance in the use of the card «. ce j rae © Tags a x eee OR. eel catalog, a guide to the location of all books and materials in Pe 8 the library. 17

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LIBIRAIRY 16 All it takes to make a Library out of a scattered collection of books and reference materials are the physical arrangements, the application of modern techniques of library organization and management, alittle cooperation from students and administration, — and work, says Miss Betty Williamson, Librarian (left), We think the last ingredient makes the dif- ference!! Due to her efforts behind the Librarians' desk, our F.T.I. Library is second to none; but it” was not always so. In 1961, the book collection numbered only a few hundred volumes scattered in various classrooms and instructors' offices. Today, we have spacious seating for 42 students at library tables, a recreational reading area, and open stack shelving for about 10,000 volumes. The efficiency and convenience of open stacks (below) permits freedom to examine books before making a choice and saves time in locating reference materials. We now have a book collection of ab out 6,500 volumes; the library annually subscribes to over 100 trade journals and magazines plus three newspapers and maintains a vertical file for pamphlet materials. These and other materials provide students with cur- rent materials in all areas of study. Our Library has a quiet, relaxed, and pleasant but studious atmo- sphere so necessary for serious technical and aca- demic research, and Miss Williamson is always gracious and willing to advise or assist in locating any of the wealth of information in our Library which is a most important part of F.T.I.

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LEARNING LABORATORY ne it . Gere ere) | Beginning asa dream in the imaginations of a few Fayetteville Technical Institute officials, a Learning Laboratory has flourished in nearly every Community College throughout the State. Many other states and foreign countries have shown interest in this unique use of programmed instruction. In early 1964, research and organization began, and by March, 1964, the first students were studying in the Learning Laboratory. Since that time, facilities have been inadequate to meet the demand of the public. The purpose of the Learning Laboratory is to make available to the community and regular curriculum students an opportunity to learn new subjects, strengthen weak areas of learning, or study for a high school equivalency diploma. It serves as a remedial clinic for aspiring stu- dents, and a programmed classroom for adults who desire new or specialized training. The Learning Lab is a library of programmed instruction on every subject; reading, math, English, science, and social studies are all available for the serious student. Students come and study at their own convenience; their rate of progress is determined by their own individual motivation and time they can devote to their studies. The only entrance requirements are sincere interest and a desire to reach some academic goal. = - myer 2] 1-8 ling | | Paw. ae or =