Blackboard: an online system (link below) which enables you to access key documents and electronic resources for your programme of study on and off campus
User ID & Password: you will receive your login details for all College systems (including Blackboard) from a member of the LRC team via email once you have completed your enrolment
Your PC: ideally you will need a good internet connection and large monitor to enable you to view documents online
PDF Reader: Scanned papers and articles available via Blackboard are uploaded in PDF format. You will need to make sure that you have a PDF reader installed on your PC, Adobe for example, to enable you to view the content
POSTAL LOANS
UK based Distance Learners can register for the LRCs' postal loan service. The cost is £10 per year. For this price we will dispatch the books you need to your home address.
Once you have the books normal borrowing rules apply and you can renew them, subject to demand, by phone or via the web catalogue. Books can be returned in person or by post. The return postage is borne by the student.
You can download an application form for the Postal Loan Service online or you can pick a form up in your Learning Resource Centre.
Password Resets: passwords expire after 180 days. You will need to reset your password using the password reset tool (found on the Blackboard start page) when this happens or if you forget your password.
Advice and Support on the Use of Blackboard: each course has it's own area on Blackbaord with a nominated member of the LRC team who oversees content and access issues.
Guidance on the Use of eJournals and eBooks: there is information on this guide on how to use eJournals and eBooks and you can also contact your nominated LRC staff member
Guidance on the Use of Databases: a good way of searching for articles using keywords, again there is information on this guide and you can contact your Information Specialist.
Study Skills and Academic Writing Skills: we also provide a range of information on study skills and academic writing skills
