Tarrant County College - Carillon Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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At least 735 books are processed into the library each month. Volumes on hand at the end of April totaled 9,587. At the opening of the Fall '68 semester, a projected total of 13,000 books will be available for students' use, Books scheduled for the Northeast campus library began arriving during April. Much work is neces- sary to prepare volumes for the opening of the new campus in the fall. l i X l TICE ' 'Bc Fwhwim Tllelibmy x 'Tv Portable Index Aids Research An innovation in cataloging is being utilized at the LRC. A directory in book form replaces the conventional card cat- alog. Books are listed according to subject, author, title, in one directory. and vice versa in a second one. Several copies of the directories are strategi- cally placed throughout the LRC. The catalog is easily duplicated and replaced. Conveniently portable, its use extends beyond library doors. Supplements are issued monthly, keeping the book lists current. ln addition to standard reference books, the reference section contains catalogs of major American colleges and universities. Vocational data presenting current information on most career areas may be found also in the references. Photocopying by use of coin-operated machines provides articles or pages from books on a self-service basis. Elec- tric typewriters may be utilized for a small coin. Copies of microfilm data may be made on the Reader-Printer. All machines are equipped with a coin- operated timing device. Students may also use personal typewriters in the soundproof typing room on the second floor. 1 J 23' Q if ' but -av,

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All major newspapers and periodicals are available in the lobby and on the second floor. Three Hundred and Fifty periodical subscriptions present important reading material on current events. Many periodicals appear on microfilm, with issues dating back ten years, providing thorough research and reference material. -g-a -Q f-- fflllll ll mp- liir' S -,S CTop rightj The indispensable Reference Sec- tion CCenterj Microfilm provides necessary material fRightj Comfortable chairs and relax- ing atmosphere prevail in the section with latest fiction and non-fiction general interest books.

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Learning Devices Enliven Classes The Instructional Media Center, an integral part of the Learning Resources Center, pro- vides materials and equipment for faculty and students which facilitate learning, and in some cases, even makes learning fun. The Instructional Media services are ex- tended to the students for on-campus study. Films, tapes, slides, and filmstrips may be checked out for use in the programmed learn- ing laboratory, which is located in the LRC, Facilities are also available for making copies of recorded programs. Tapes for the copies are provided by the students who wish to record a program. Education television facilities are employed extensively in the science section, especially in biology. Educational television is used in various degrees in many other areas in the curriculum. A file of sources of films, slides, records, tapes and transparencies is maintained and kept current in order that the latest aids be immediately available. Travis Cockerham Ken Coffelt Technician Coordinator Instructional Media Educational Television Miss ludy Stewart Assistant to Director Instructional Media Larry Wilson Coordinator Learning Center z' -v N ,, . 1 'T K 1 -EC- Q? Q-'KL If , . , pi, - Qgif' i 'Tv 4? I , 'TN ..- Q' n' x., A I Ken Coffelt adjusts the televiewer on the recorder from the Instructional Media Center, as Governor John Connally addresses the group gath ered for the dedication. The tape remains available for viewing at the Media Center. Q