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Our
Mission:
In
support of Three Rivers Community College's mission and
purpose as stated in the college catalog, the Library provides
a well-organized collection of high-quality materials and
services in an efficient, fiscally responsible and timely
manner. The ultimate goal of the Library is to instruct and prepare users to
be life-long learners.
General
Information:
The Library contain books, periodicals, pamphlets, and audiovisual
materials for use by both the College community and the
general public. As a
member of the NEW and IMPROVED Online Catalog Libris,
(Library Resources Information System for Connecticut
Community Colleges) students, faculty, staff and the community
now have 24 hour access to the catalog seven days a week via
the World Wide Web.
The Library offers instructional programs on
using the library, audiovisual materials, conducting research
and writing term papers.
Instruction is available for both groups and
individuals upon request.
The Library Instruction program is emphasized so that the
Library is also a teaching unit in the college, which will
provide an unlimited interdisciplinary approach to
knowledge. Its purpose is to help create a richer learning
environment in which students learn to do independent study
with individualized instruction. In addition, the Library provides computers and audiovisual
equipment for general use.
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