Belleville, Ontario, September 17, 2015— The Parrott Centre invites the community to get re-acquainted with the library, by joining us for Outside the Lines, a global initiative designed to reintroduce libraries to their local communities.
“Libraries are at the forefront of technological advances,” said Ross Danaher, Director, Library and Research Services, Loyalist College. “We’re innovative and creative in ways that people don’t expect. Today’s libraries offer more than just books. They assist with career searches, technical skills classes and ESL training. Depending on what a particular library offers, patrons can borrow just about anything, from seeds to bicycles to museum passes.”
From September 13 to 19, 263 organizations from across the world will host an event or campaign designed to get people thinking – and talking – about libraries in new ways. Each library develops their own innovative campaign to suit their community. Information on Outside the Lines can be found on their website; getoutsidethelines.org.
During this week, the Parrott Centre encourages the Loyalist College community to connect with the library and with each other. Using Twitter and Instagram, visitors can share photos of what they’re reading and where, highlighted with the hash tag #LoyalistReads. All participants will be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win. Staff will be available around the campus and in the library to speak with students, staff and faculty, answer questions, and highlight library services and facilities.
About the Parrott Centre
The Parrott Centre is pleased to offer access to a wealth of information to students, staff, faculty and alumni of Loyalist College. Library resources range from traditional print materials and films to online databases, streaming video, eBooks and audiobooks. The physical collection includes over 32,000 books, 190 print periodicals, and 2,400 videos and DVDs. The electronic collection – available online 24/7 – offers access to more than 14,000 publications, and more than 32,000 films through online streaming. In June 2015, the Parrott Centre launched the first two collections in the College eBooks Consortium Project, giving patrons access to more than 229,000 ebooks, including 8,000 French language titles. In-house services include staffed information and circulation desks, 12,000 square feet of study space, 24 computers with new printers (2015), and two group study rooms on the accessible mezzanine level.
About Loyalist College
When it comes to grads getting jobs, Loyalist College is the #1 College in Ontario. According to Provincial Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results released April 2015, 89.3 per cent of the College’s most recent graduates found employment within six months of graduation compared to the provincial average of 84 per cent. Located on more than 200 acres in the beautiful Bay of Quinte region, Loyalist College is a close-knit community where students and their success come first. Loyalist provides personalized attention in small classes, rewarding field placements and superior student services. To prepare students for in-demand careers, Loyalist offers more than 60 full-time programs; apprenticeships; and hundreds of online, distance and in-class courses, as well as opportunities for continuing education through more than 70 university transfer agreements. The College’s wide selection of advanced diplomas, diplomas and certificates aligns with market-driven disciplines including applied sciences, biosciences, building sciences, business and management studies, health sciences, human studies, justice studies, media, arts and design, and skills and technology. In Ontario, the College’s new Digital Media Centre and the LEED® Silver certified Sustainable Skills, Technology and Life Sciences Centre are training centers of choice for students, as well as College business and industry partners. For more information on the College’s Belleville and Bancroft campuses, visit loyalistcollege.com.
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Media Contact: Kerry Lorimer, Director of Marketing and Communications,
Loyalist College, klorimer@loyalistc.on.ca, (613) 969-1913, ext. 2536