The K-12 Curriculum Materials Collection (CMC) was created in 2007 to support the University of Chicago's Urban Teacher Education Program.
What types of materials are in the K-12 Curriculum Materials Collection?The collection specializes in curriculum resources and professional development materials for K-12 teaching. The collection is comprised of materials in a variety of formats, including professional literature, teacher's manuals, DVDs, CD-ROMs, and online databases. Over time, the collection will grow to include kits, manipulatives, and devices. Where is the collection located?The collection is located in Room 406 of the Regenstein Library. The room is equipped with a small study table for consultation of the materials, and a computer workstation for accessing the collection's online resources. Who may access the collection?Anyone with an interest in education and teaching may use the collection. However, UTEP students, alumni, and faculty have priority use of Room 406 and the computer. May I check out items from the collection?All items in the collection circulate and follow the standard loan period. You may check out materials at the Circulation Desk on the 1st Floor. How do I search for materials in the collection?To locate materials in the K-12 Curriculum Materials Collection, you will to use the Advanced Keyword option in the Library Catalog. Learn How How are items shelved?All items in the collection are shelved using the Library of Congress Classification System. DVDs and CD-ROMs in the collection are intermixed with the books. Are there other curriculum materials in the Library that are not housed in the collection?Any curriculum materials acquired by the Library before 2007 are housed in the bookstacks and media collections. We also have curriculum materials available online. How do I request that an item be added to the collection?To request that an item be added to the K-12 Curriculum Materials Collection, please contact Rebecca Starkey or complete the Library's purchase request form. |
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Education Librarian
Rebecca Starkey
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