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The purpose of the Ron E. Lewis Library is to support the educational mission of Lamar State College Orange by providing activities, services, resources, and programs to students, faculty, staff and the community. The library, located at the center of campus, opened in June 2001 and is an integral part of the College’s learning experience. The library contains a collection of resources, both electronic and print, which support the school’s curriculum and the information needs of students and faculty. The collection contains more than 45,000 print items and subscribes to more than 150 periodicals covering education and leisure. Included in the media library are 2,500+ titles of both educational films and popular movies. Students have access to 68 computers to search dozens of licensed electronic databases which include products from EBSCO, Gale-Cengage, Proquest, and NexisUni among others. These databases provide access to nearly 175,000 eBook, journal, newspaper, and magazine titles. Students may access these databases and eBooks via the Internet from anywhere by using their LSCO login information.
To facilitate cooperation and resource sharing, the library is a member of Amigos Library Services and participates in the TexShare Program. This project is managed by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission and funded by the Texas Legislature. The TexShare Program is designed to facilitate access to library materials for all Texans. All printed resources, except reference and reserve materials, circulate and are readily available on open shelves. The student identification card serves as the library card when checking out these items.
While students are encouraged to learn how to find and use their own resources in the library, librarians and library staff are always willing and available to assist students in the location and use of library materials. Instruction in the use of the library is provided to classes and individuals. Online tutorials are available through the library’s web page. Photocopiers, computers, audio/visual equipment and individual and group study rooms are also available.
As part of the community service mission of the College, library facilities and privileges are extended to adult patrons of the Orange Public Library. The Ron E. Lewis Library maintains a reciprocal borrowing agreement with the Orange Public Library and maintains a cooperative working arrangement with the Mary and John Gray Library at Lamar University. The Ron E. Lewis Library also honors the TexShare borrower card when presented with acceptable photo identification. Some use and access restrictions may apply to resources and materials with contractual and licensing restrictions.
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