Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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Many people, faculty included, make use of the computers and computer software available in the LRC. Larry N. Dales, Assoc. prof of journalism, spent hours learning how to use the Maclntosh computers. PHOTO BY: Jeijolquhoun Video tapes such as uThe Maltese FalconY and uShall We Dance can be checked out at the Uni- versityk LRC. Kelly Krey; from Burlington, watches on the library TV. and VCR located on the first floor of the Library. PHOTO BY Jeff Colquhoun Y Feature

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Johnson-Krey Jerri Ann Johnson Virgie Marlo Ann Johnson Tutor Key Scott Meredith Johnson Dubnazg-WV Angela Rae Jones Hazard Debbie Lynn Jones Morehead Ernie V. Jones Stout, OH Freda Robin Jones New Vienna, OH Elias Simon Joseph Carlislek . Gail Evans Joyce Inez Brian Keith Jude Pilgn'm Michael Roger Justice Greenup Mindi S. Kegley Sandy Hook Blignda A. Kegley Am krkoKem er Flatgoids p M 'e Kem er matggods p Martha Jo Kindred Winchester Lee Robert Kinnaird Canton? OH LL Dieborahs. Kirk Catlettsbmg Lisa Kirkendall Waverly, OH Sabrena Renfae Kiser Morehead Sandra Kitchen Grayson Sue Ronda Kitchen Gragwn Julie Erin Klaiber Russel! Kelly Ann Kleemeyer Fayetteville, OH Kim C. Koh Morehead Kelly Judith Krey Burlington Underclassmen 247

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to me during the sf that I ve been here cially helpfuL 1,10 1 th 11g my student teach h 1 atemals to us gsmd'Marilyn 112111135, :1 sen 1 dueation major from Sh 1 ' Student teachers have I 3: years that Camdetharroll L1 rary s Learning Resource center 01111 be a real 1 friend, and many of them cootinue to visit the LRC after they gradUate and embark on teaching careers The LBC s , popularity among student teachers has caused the myth that LBC materials and services are limited to student teachers The name, Learning Resource Center implies that the department IS intended to enrich education Helen Williams, LRC librarian, explained that this en- - '1 richment goes beyond the elas'sroem Our goal :5 to provide matenels and 1 ;serv1ees to the Univers' rnrstituents, 11112511111. W111 4, ' 1 the constituents 1111;111de 1 tea teachers, org hutch groom and Sc esidents as weltas JLRC incIode all nonprmt I1 1 the library texeept for micro , :r' , :, equipment a microcompUter labora- 1, tory, a Film rental service, kindergarten through 12th grade textbooks, orientate tion classes to the LBC and a software reserve shelf Free brochures and pam- phlets concerning subjects of interest such as getting the maximum nutrition and enjoyment on a small food budget, are also available. These materials are listed in a card catalog 011 the second floor, which lists all other library materiv, 131$ 1; , , Nonprint materials are used prlmaniy t,tbr educational porpoises, hot ' ail prowde entertainment 311th L '1'The teaching aids and'lt help the children learn, add to the Variw ety of the children 5 entertainment and a must for students who are also parents, keep the children occupied so Mom and Film Lending Library, audwwsual Checking it ouL he LRC has been very helpful Dad can get in extra study time. Other nonprint materials can be used by adults as study aids and entertaine 1 ient These include records, cassettes asiIThe Maltese Falcon and Murder on the Orient Express. Slides, film- strips, 16mm films and computer soft- ware are also available. All of the 110114 print materials can be checked out. Films, computer software and videotapes are limited to three days, but the other materials are checked out for three weeks. The LRC also provides audio Visual equipment such as film and overhead projectors tapes recordersTplayers and record players This equipment can be used for viewing or listening to materials in the library and it can be checked out. 1 f VCRs are also available; they can be used within the library, but can only he heeked out by faculty and staff Paris, Ky, where it mainly served the central and western parts of the state. When it came to the LRC, the materials became accessible to eastern Kentucky as well. Now the Film Lending Library serves the entire state and is used by health departments, public schools, other universities, scout troops, home- maker clubs, 44H clubs, church groups and other organizations. This service is free unless the transaction is done by male, then the user is responsible for 1 postage and handling. The most recent addition to the LRC is the Microcomputer laboratory It , r alces microcomputers available until ' 1 111., Sunday through Thursday, unw 6 p m. on Friday and until 4: 30 p m 11 Saturday The microcomputers are 1, 9' 11511411 by students who need a terminal to do homework or students who have to type reports. They are also popular with computer game buffs. The LRC has soft- ware such as iWordstarI, IAppleworksi, IWordperfectI, LFredwriterI and IEleCa ' videotapes The records and CalSj I es range from popular music, 111910 1 , ,y 17123 and dance music, to comedies stew y; , ries peetry and historical 5peeches. The ' F videotapes include Classic movies such valuable when I leave here, The Film Lending Library came to the , , ' in 1981 It now has more than; are all healthwrelated rangmg ' , 3' it'ro'm hygiene and first aid to substance V abuse The Film Lending Library was formerly operated by the Cabinet for 'Human Resources and was located in 1111:113le5 for the computers. Users may also bring in their own software A re- serve sheIf1s eIso available, where pro- 1 Leave disks that the students use The students may em 0111: for in library use pater disks may also be puru ehased 1n'th1e LEO They range in size from 514 inches 1311 to the more durable 3V21neh disks 161 501 Besides providing materials, equip- ment and entertainment, the LRC pro- vides experience for graduate assistants and workstudies. Before I started working here, I had almost no experience with microcom- puters? said Michael Leach, a More- head graduate student in adult and higher education. Leachis area of study deals with computers and his main du- ties in the LBC are to assist the com- puter users. He also copies programs so that the department can have backup cepies ,. , This gives the experience that will he he said 011:, a saphomore sociology hifee County, said that 1 the LRC was good he- are cairmg for the films ahd videos hy cleaning and- repairing them IIThis 11 my first visit here The materi- als are well organized and easy to find and the $1115 IIve found is good for my stuciiesf said Elizabeth Combs, a fresh- man vocational agriculture major from Estill County. Iill probably be back here a lotf she added. Orientation classes to the LRC can be arranged by faculty members. These classes explain the catalog system, where materials are located and check- out procedures and policies. The classes are helpful, but not required in order to use the LRC because a staff member or student asSistant is always available to answer questions and help I think that peeple cannot really ap- premate 1115-11110 unless they actually , WVWiIliams iLMost of them terial is only for student teach s so they don t really know that we have The LRC is located on the first fleet of the library tower. Browsers are encouraged to come in, look around and ask questions. w By: Teresa Johnson Learning Resource Center 249