The Learning Resource Center (LRC) provides knowledge-based
information to all staff in keeping with the overall goals and objectives
of Cherry Hospital to enhance quality inpatient psychiatric
services. The objectives are to meet the informational and
educational needs of the entire staff through a variety of resources which
include books, journals and AV hardware/software. A computer research lab with Internet
access and other software applications are also available.
The services of the
LRC are offered free to all staff members and
affiliated students and to personnel in the Department of Health and Human
Services. Cherry Hospital identification badges may be used to gain
library privileges. Patrons from the community may utilize the LRC
for study purposes but may not check out materials. Hospital
patients may use the LRC when prescribed by the patient's treatment team
and approved by the Clinical Director. Patients may not check out
materials from the LRC. The Patient Library is located in the
basement of the Therapeutic Center.