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49 Learning Resource System Overview Library and The library and all its contents are the University's Learning Resources System (LRS). The Resources information technology in the LRS is available 24 hours/7 days a week to the students and faculty by utilizing a digital LRS, that are three major components to this academic library: 1) Library World Online Public Access Catalog (OPAL), 2) Library Information Resource Network (LIRN) and LexisNexis® and 3) Our collection of e-books. Also the students and faculty can use the web -based research and information literacy resources to access 4) Safari Books, Microsoft Learning, Microsoft MSDN Library, and Microsoft IT Imagine Academy for the past 26 years. The Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), Is called Veritas University's Library of Library World, the title of the vendor we use to have and use this OPAC so that students and faculty can view the contents of our physical cataloged collection online, place books on hold and check out books. The second component of our library is the Library Information Resource Network (LIRN) and LexisNexis®. LIRN and LexisNexis are the collection of databases housing magazine and newspaper, and journal articles, many of which are peer - reviewed from accredited sources in full -text form. Every monthly and quarterly statistics respectively within GALE are pulled to view the database summary report, and a written analysis of these statistics; such as searches, session numbers, full -text retrievals, even dates and times the articles were read, is prepared by the librarian from Veritas' database network database all over GALE in LIRN. The third component of our library is our e-books. The a -books that our own 'here' through Veritas' website, we house are in pdf file format and can be emailed to patrons upon request. Our LIRN also has a collection of e-books called ebrary. The library is preparing to promote the use of the new Library World application among the students that they can download in their smartphones to provide 24 hours / 7 days a week assistance for the students. Hours and Location Online LRS open 2417, Physical Library Hours: 9:00 AM — 7:00 PM — Monday through Friday The library closes on the following holidays and weekends: • New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving and the day following, and Christmas Eve and Christmas. Besides, the library will be closed during school break time: one week after the end of each quarter. Note that at the end of the 0 quarter, there is a two -week break due to holidays. Location: The library is conveniently located on campus between Room 5 and Faculty Lounge. Library's Procedures The library's procedures regarding student borrowing and return of materials are that each item must be checked out of both; 1) catalog systems, one for records and, 2) one online system. Students must have either a current student ID or a current driver's license in or to have a library account to borrow materials. If any borrowed items are lost or missing, a fee for the total cost of the lost item will be incurred. Damaged materials may be negotiated with the Librarian, the Education Director, or the Executive Director. Most items have a loan period of two weeks; however, depending on the item and the borrower (student or faculty), this is subject to change. The due date of each item is informed to the borrower at the time when the item is checked out and the borrower is also given a library receipt detailing the item and when it is due. When an item is not returned on time, the borrower Last Revision Date on December 12, 2020