How We Operate

We like to think that we run an effective and efficient operation here in the LRC.  Knowing how to use LRC resources and facilities appropriately, can enrich your educational experience at OWC.  Take some time to learn how we can help you.  With your cooperation, we will safeguard the library resources and maintain the conditions necessary for your study and reflection.  So, what is there to know?

LRC Arrangement and Organization

• Layout
• Book arrangement: Library of Congress Classification
• Subject access: Library of Congress Subject Headings
• Collections open to browsing:
  • Audiovisual (Mostly circulating)
  • General (Circulating)
  • Reference (Non-circulating)
  • Maps/Charts (Circulating)
  • Periodicals (Non-circulating)
• Collections not open to browsing:
  • Periodicals (Circulating in house)
  • Reserves (Circulating in house)
  • Rare/Archive (Non-circulating)