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Library and Learning Resource Center Services

Library Staff / Contact Information

Rita Sevart, Director, 316.677.9492
Joyce Drydale, Administrative Assistant, 316.677.9444

Library Services

4,000+ items on the shelf including:

  • basic math and grammar books,
  • study guides for certification and licensing tests,
  • research books for class projects and papers,
  • employment book collection (includes résumé writing books),
  • rotating book collection (new fiction books and audio books every three months) and
  • videos for the visual learner.

Free printing, copies and faxes
Online databases for 24/7 research
Interlibrary Loan — Books and articles can be ordered from libraries around the world.
Friendly service
Research assistance
Résumé assistance
Computer assistance

Library Policies

Checkout length — 1 month for books
 1 week for videos
show student ID to checkout

Renewals — Yes
Fines — No
Lost Books — Hold placed on account; pay cost of book plus processing fee.
Journals, magazines, and newspapers stay in the library — copies can be made.
Videos/DVDs — viewed in the library, checked out or sent via Internet, if possible.
Pornography — not allowed.
Food and drink — allowed.

Inside the Library

Tables for group studies
Computer lab with Internet access
Quiet study room
Viewing room for videos
Relaxation area with checkers and chess
Coffee

24/7 Access

All databases are available wherever there is Internet access.
If you experience technical difficulties, call the support staff at 316.677.9906.

Computer Use and Services

Internet Access: All computers in the library computer labs are connected to the Internet and are available for student use. 

Programs: Computers may be loaded with programs that students use in their area of study. Contact the library for specific availability. WorkKeys math and reading tutorials are aso available.

Need to learn more about computers and the internet? Library staff are glad to help students learn how to search the Internet, set up a free e-mail account or learn to use Microsoft Office products, such as Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets) and PowerPoint (computer slide show).

Need information for a paper or project? Library staff also help students find information in the library, on the Internet and on article databases.

Interlibrary Loan

The library doesn’t have what you need? It is very likely that it can be borrowed from another library. Loan periods for interlibrary materials are determined by the lending library and vary. For information or to order an item, contact the library staff.

Kansas Library Card

The Kansas Library Card allows the use of  OverDrive audio books and NetLibrary® e-books. The library staff is happy to activate the card. See the Kansas Library Card Web site for more information.

Online Learning Partners with MEDS Publishing
Evening Practical Nurse students are now taking part in a great homework assistance software trial. WATC Online Learning has partnered with MEDS Publishing to provide its Total Nursing Curriculum Support software to these students the first week of February. The modules, which are provided with the software, give a variety of assistance to learners and are designed to follow students from their first course in a nursing program until they pass their Kansas State Board of Nursing exams.
Online Learning is able to pilot this software package with the evening Practical Nurse students through grant money. If the pilot proves successful, the program will be expanded to include all Practical Nurse students. We hope this software will help students achieve their educational goals and open the doors to success.

Questions concerning this partnership should be directed to Paul Jackson, director, Online Learning.
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