• Facilities

    As well as our comprehensive collection of both printed and electronic books, magazines, and databases, the Learning Centre also provides a convenient place to study. This includes a dedicated Quiet Study space,  plus space for group work and individual study. All these spaces are  equipped with charging and connection points.  Learning Centre staff are always on hand to help with any IT or information enquiries.

    Photo of seating in Learning Centre

    Photo of Learning Centre facilities

    • Computer Access

      We have 28 PCs running Windows 11 available in the Learning Centre. 16 are in the main body of the library and 12 are in the Quiet Room. In addition, 24 laptops are available via the Lapsafe locker at the back of the Learning Centre where students may borrow a laptop to use in the college for up to 4 hours at a time. These laptops must always remain on the college premises.

      Logging In

      Use the Office 365 username and password you created at the start of the college term to login 

      Wifi

      Choose Eduroam from the list of available Wifi Networks and use your college Office 365 username and password to login.  Speak to the Learning Centre staff if you need to use the Visitor network as they can organise a visitor username and password.

    • Support

      Learning Centre staff can help with finding relevant resources, password resets and basic IT problems. We offer guidance on Referencing, Research and Study Skills. Please do not hesitate to ask for assistance.

    • Printing and Photocopying Facilities

      We also have photocopying, printing and scanning facilities.  From the PCs, use the print command as normal. To collect your prints or do any photocopying, you must log onto the photocopier/printer using your Matriculation (student) number. Monies will be deducted from your printing allowance to cover the cost of your work. For term 2024 -2025, you have a £10 printing allowance. 5p is deducted for every single-sided black and white print, 10p for double-sided and 10p for single-sided colour and 20p for double-sided. If you use up your printing allowance, we have facilities within the Learning Centre to allow you to top it up, which is at your own cost.

      If You Are Not A Student At West Lothian College

      If you are not a student at West Lothian College, you can still use our facilities. Unfortunately you are unable to access our network and use the PCs or printing and photocopying.  If you are student at another educational facility, you will be able to use our  Eduroam wifi connection.  Under certain circumstances we may also be able to provide you with guest access to our WiFi.   As a member of West Lothian public libraries you are also able to borrow two books from our stock.  When coming into use the facilities, we would appreciate you letting staff know you are in.