Curriculum Materials Curriculum Materials Centers in the State of Centers in the State of

MichiganMichiganPart IIPart II

Budgets, Collections, and ServicesBudgets, Collections, and Services

Responsible Units:Responsible Units:

15 – Library15 – Library

7 – Education7 – Education

1 – Other Academic Dept.1 – Other Academic Dept.

1 - TBD1 - TBD

Center BudgetsCenter Budgets

Salaries: Not enough information Salaries: Not enough information provided provided to ascertainto ascertain

Facilities: Information too complex to Facilities: Information too complex to analyzeanalyze

Additional FundingAdditional Funding Other Academic Units/Programs – 2Other Academic Units/Programs – 2 Overdue Fines, Services – 5Overdue Fines, Services – 5

Collection BudgetsCollection Budgets

Only one Center breaks down the budget Only one Center breaks down the budget by resource type. by resource type.

(Textbooks, Hands-On/Manipulatives, Videos, (Textbooks, Hands-On/Manipulatives, Videos, etc.)etc.)

All others either do NOT have a budget All others either do NOT have a budget or purchase resources from a general or purchase resources from a general collection budget.collection budget.

Three collections rely exclusively on Three collections rely exclusively on gifts.gifts.

Collection Budget RangesCollection Budget Ranges

Ranges of $0 to $32,000Ranges of $0 to $32,000 Endowment – 1 ($1,000/yr)Endowment – 1 ($1,000/yr) As Needed – 5As Needed – 5 Dependent upon Student Fees – 2Dependent upon Student Fees – 2 TBD – 2TBD – 2

Gifts from Faculty or Textbook Gifts from Faculty or Textbook Companies Companies

Types of CollectionsTypes of Collections

Textbook Collections (Txbk) Textbook Collections (Txbk) Textbook with Supplements/Activity BooksTextbook with Supplements/Activity Books Txbk with Manipulative CollectionsTxbk with Manipulative Collections Txbk with Juvenile Collections Txbk with Juvenile Collections Txbk with Special Collections Txbk with Special Collections Txbk with Video Collections Txbk with Video Collections Txbk with Media ProductionTxbk with Media Production

And any combination of the above!!And any combination of the above!!

CollectionsCollections(2 Collections TBD)(2 Collections TBD)

Textbooks/Supplements – 22 (3 rely on gifts)Textbooks/Supplements – 22 (3 rely on gifts) Hands-On – 14Hands-On – 14 Posters – 11 Posters – 11 Maps – 10Maps – 10 Puppets – 10 Puppets – 10 Videos – 10Videos – 10 Software – 9Software – 9 Juvenile – 4Juvenile – 4 Other – (Audio - 2; Vertical File - 3; Tests - 2; Other – (Audio - 2; Vertical File - 3; Tests - 2;

Curriculum Guides - 2; Special Curriculum Guides - 2; Special -11)-11)

Access to CollectionAccess to Collection

Classification SystemClassification System 15 - Library of Congress15 - Library of Congress

1 used LC for Professional Materials only1 used LC for Professional Materials only 7 - Dewey7 - Dewey

Used in schoolsUsed in schools 4 used for the Juvenile Collection only4 used for the Juvenile Collection only

4 - In-House for all or part of their 4 - In-House for all or part of their collectionscollections

2 - TBD2 - TBD

Access to CollectionAccess to Collection

18 - Accessed by Library Online 18 - Accessed by Library Online CatalogCatalog 1 - Juvenile Collection only1 - Juvenile Collection only 1 - Professional Materials only1 - Professional Materials only 2 - TBD2 - TBD

8 - May be accessed through MEL 8 - May be accessed through MEL CatCat

Collection PolicyCollection Policy

9 – Policies in place9 – Policies in place 8 – No policies in place8 – No policies in place 1 – Policies currently being developed1 – Policies currently being developed 4 – Policies incorporated with the4 – Policies incorporated with the

main main library’s library’s 2 – Policies to be determined2 – Policies to be determined

Procedure PolicyProcedure Policy

10 – Policies in place 10 – Policies in place 6 – Policies incorporated with the 6 – Policies incorporated with the

main main library’s library’s 6 – No policies in place6 – No policies in place 2 – Policies to be determined2 – Policies to be determined

ACRL GuidelinesACRL Guidelines

16 – Not aware of the ACRL 16 – Not aware of the ACRL GuidelinesGuidelines

7 – Aware of the ACRL Guidelines7 – Aware of the ACRL Guidelines 1 - Not applicable1 - Not applicable

Interlibrary LoanInterlibrary LoanYesYes

TextbooksTextbooks 11 11

Supplements/Activity BooksSupplements/Activity Books 8 8 Hands-OnHands-On 4 4 MapsMaps 3 3 PostersPosters 3 3 PuppetsPuppets 3 3 SoftwareSoftware 0 0 VideosVideos 6 6

ERICERIC

Only 1 Center housed the ERIC Only 1 Center housed the ERIC microfiche collection.microfiche collection.

PK-12 MagazinesPK-12 MagazinesThose magazines whose intended audience Those magazines whose intended audience

is PK-12 students.is PK-12 students.

13 – Have PK-12 magazines in Centers13 – Have PK-12 magazines in Centers 3 – Allow magazines to check out3 – Allow magazines to check out 8 – Keep backfiles of the magazines8 – Keep backfiles of the magazines

1 yr/2 yr/3 yr/5 yr/complete run1 yr/2 yr/3 yr/5 yr/complete run 6 – House some professional magazines6 – House some professional magazinesOne Center has 71 PK-12 or professional One Center has 71 PK-12 or professional

magazinesmagazines..

PK-12 MagazinesPK-12 Magazines

Budget ranges:Budget ranges: Portions of the whole budgetPortions of the whole budget Gifts from FacultyGifts from Faculty Another Department’s ResponsibilityAnother Department’s Responsibility

PK-12 MagazinesPK-12 Magazines(a few of the titles)(a few of the titles)

Baby BugBaby Bug Happy TimesHappy Times CalliopeCalliope HighlightsHighlights Children’s PlaymateChildren’s Playmate InstructorInstructor CicadaCicada MailboxMailbox ClickClick Mailbox BookbagMailbox Bookbag CobblestoneCobblestone Michigan History for Michigan History for

KidsKids Connected NewsletterConnected Newsletter MuseMuse CricketCricket Nat.Geographic for KidsNat.Geographic for Kids DiscoveryDiscovery New MoonNew Moon FacesFaces OdysseyOdyssey

PK-12 MagazinesPK-12 Magazines

Ranger RickRanger Rick Skipping StoneSkipping Stone Stone SoupStone Soup Sweet 16Sweet 16 Time for KidsTime for Kids Wall Street Classroom EditionWall Street Classroom Edition ZoobooksZoobooks

Special CollectionsSpecial Collections Albion College:Albion College: Cambios Juvenile Collection Cambios Juvenile Collection Andrews University:Andrews University: University’s Cassette Tape University’s Cassette Tape

Collection, Map Collection, Vertical & Story File Collection, Map Collection, Vertical & Story File CollectionsCollections

Calvin College:Calvin College: Vertical File Vertical File Central Michigan:Central Michigan: Michigan Textbook Collection, Michigan Textbook Collection,

Michigan Schools in the Middle CollectionMichigan Schools in the Middle Collection Hope College:Hope College: College’s Cassette Tape College’s Cassette Tape

CollectionCollection Marygrove College:Marygrove College: Education Peace Center Education Peace Center Oakland University:Oakland University: Collection of Award Winning Collection of Award Winning

Juvenile Books, Graphic Novel Collection, Juvenile Books, Graphic Novel Collection, Children's Tradebook Examination Center Children's Tradebook Examination Center

Special CollectionsSpecial Collections

Saginaw Valley State University:Saginaw Valley State University: TESOL TESOL

Collection, Center for Economic Education, Collection, Center for Economic Education, Michigan Special Education ArchivesMichigan Special Education Archives

Siena Heights University:Siena Heights University: Art Collection Art Collection Spring Arbor University:Spring Arbor University: Chart and Picture Chart and Picture

File CollectionFile Collection Wayne State University:Wayne State University: Mildred Jeffrey Mildred Jeffrey

Collection of Peace & Conflict Resolution, Collection of Peace & Conflict Resolution, Millicent A. Wills Collection of Urban Ethnic Millicent A. Wills Collection of Urban Ethnic Materials, Ramsey Collection of Children’s Materials, Ramsey Collection of Children’s LiteratureLiterature

Special Collections: Education Special Collections: Education TestsTests

2 - ETS (Education Testing Services)2 - ETS (Education Testing Services) 1 in the Education Library1 in the Education Library 1 in the Main Library1 in the Main Library

7 - Specialized Tests (i.e.-Peabody)7 - Specialized Tests (i.e.-Peabody) 1 - Older Specialized Tests in Center 1 - Older Specialized Tests in Center

and and allows students to check outallows students to check out

Special Collections: Special Collections: Capstones, Projects, ThesesCapstones, Projects, Theses

1 – Senior Capstones1 – Senior Capstones 8 – Master’s Projects or Theses8 – Master’s Projects or Theses

1 – Kept in a separate area in the library 1 – Kept in a separate area in the library but but near the Center near the Center

1 – Not cataloged1 – Not cataloged 1 – In the process of moving to different 1 – In the process of moving to different

location nearer to the location nearer to the College of College of Education Education

Special Collections: Special Collections: Capstones, Projects, ThesesCapstones, Projects, Theses

CatalogingCataloging 6 – Cataloger at Main Library6 – Cataloger at Main Library 3 – Center’s Director3 – Center’s Director

Subject HeadingsSubject Headings 7 – Library of Congress7 – Library of Congress 1 – Sears1 – Sears 1 – ERIC Descriptors1 – ERIC Descriptors 1 – TBD 1 – TBD

Video/DVD CollectionsVideo/DVD Collections

Those materials used for professionalThose materials used for professional

development of education students ordevelopment of education students or

materials education students used tomaterials education students used to

develop lesson plans.develop lesson plans.

Video/DVD CollectionsVideo/DVD Collections

18 – Have education videos/DVDs18 – Have education videos/DVDs 11 – Located in Centers11 – Located in Centers 7 – Located in Libraries7 – Located in Libraries

2 – Videos/DVDs located elsewhere on 2 – Videos/DVDs located elsewhere on campus campus

2 – Do not have videos/DVDs2 – Do not have videos/DVDs 2 – TBD2 – TBD

Video/DVDVideo/DVD

Budget ranges:Budget ranges: Portions of the whole budget Portions of the whole budget As NeededAs Needed From Student FeesFrom Student Fees GrantsGrants Another Department’s ResponsibilityAnother Department’s Responsibility

Video/DVD Reservation Video/DVD Reservation SystemsSystems

4 - In-house manual booking system4 - In-house manual booking system 6 - Used online catalog reservation 6 - Used online catalog reservation

systemsystem 1 - Uses both manual and electronic 1 - Uses both manual and electronic

systemssystems

EquipmentEquipment Machines used to assist in lesson Machines used to assist in lesson

planning.planning. 12 - Provide some form of media 12 - Provide some form of media

services services AS PART of the Center AS PART of the Center 4 – Library provides media services 4 – Library provides media services 2 - Media services are either in close 2 - Media services are either in close

proximity to the Center or proximity to the Center or elsewhere elsewhere on campuson campus

2 - TBD2 - TBD 4 - Do not have any equipment4 - Do not have any equipment

EquipmentEquipment

Budget Ranges: Budget Ranges: Portions of the whole budgetPortions of the whole budget As NeededAs Needed From Student FeesFrom Student Fees GrantsGrants Self-fundingSelf-funding Another Department’s ResponsibilityAnother Department’s Responsibility

EquipmentEquipment

Binding Machine - Binding Machine - 1010

Color PrinterColor Printer 2-Colors - 32-Colors - 3 Full Color Printer - 3Full Color Printer - 3

Die CutterDie Cutter Accucut - 2Accucut - 2 Ellison - 13Ellison - 13

Labeling Machine - 5Labeling Machine - 5 Laminator - 13Laminator - 13 Other:Other:

Hot Press -1 Hot Press -1 Opaque Projector - 2Opaque Projector - 2 Typewriter -2Typewriter -2

EquipmentEquipment Limitations:Limitations:

Education Students/Faculty only - 4Education Students/Faculty only - 4 Any Student, Faculty, or Staff – 12Any Student, Faculty, or Staff – 12

Available to Any Patron – 1Available to Any Patron – 1 Not available to Non-Affiliated Patron - 1Not available to Non-Affiliated Patron - 1

Lamination by Staff person only - 2Lamination by Staff person only - 2 All services performed by Staff person only All services performed by Staff person only

– 1– 1

TechnologyTechnology Technology (computers, software, Technology (computers, software,

digital equipment, cameras, etc.) used digital equipment, cameras, etc.) used in lesson planning or portfolio in lesson planning or portfolio

development.development. 9 provide technology services as part 9 provide technology services as part

of the Centerof the Center 2 provide technology services near to 2 provide technology services near to

the the CenterCenter 2 provides technology services within 2 provides technology services within

the the LibraryLibrary 2 TBD2 TBD

TechnologyTechnology

Budget RangesBudget Ranges Portions of the whole budget Portions of the whole budget As NeededAs Needed From Student FeesFrom Student Fees GrantsGrants Another Department’s ResponsibilityAnother Department’s Responsibility

TechnologyTechnologyTape Recorder – 13Tape Recorder – 13

Computers - 13 Computers - 13

Digital CameraDigital Camera - 12- 12

Scanner - 11Scanner - 11

Slide Projector – 11Slide Projector – 11

Tripod - 9Tripod - 9

Video Camera - 8Video Camera - 8

Digital Camcorder - 6Digital Camcorder - 6

Polaroid Camera - 1Polaroid Camera - 1

Technology Check OutTechnology Check OutDigital Camera – 14 Digital Camera – 14

Tape Recorder - 12Tape Recorder - 12

Slide Projector – 11Slide Projector – 11

Tripod - 11Tripod - 11

Video Camera - 10Video Camera - 10

Digital Camcorder – 8Digital Camcorder – 8

Computers - 4Computers - 4

CD Player - 1 CD Player - 1

Polaroid Camera - 1Polaroid Camera - 1

Computer TechnologyComputer Technology

Computer Access:Computer Access: 13 have computers in the Center13 have computers in the Center 8 have a computer lab as part of the 8 have a computer lab as part of the

CenterCenter 6 have a computer classroom near the 6 have a computer classroom near the

CenterCenter

Computer TechnologyComputer Technology

PC- 12PC- 12 Mac – 8Mac – 8 PC & Mac - 8PC & Mac - 8 Networked - 17Networked - 17 Wireless - 15Wireless - 15

Computer TechnologyComputer Technology

Usage:Usage: General Use - 9General Use - 9 Instructions - 1Instructions - 1 Portfolio Development Portfolio Development

- 4- 4 Presentations - 4Presentations - 4 Research - 6Research - 6 Software Review - 4Software Review - 4

SoftwareSoftware

Software used in lesson planning or for Software used in lesson planning or for evaluation.evaluation.

4 provide education software AS 4 provide education software AS PART of PART of the Centerthe Center

1 recently eliminated all education 1 recently eliminated all education software from its collectionsoftware from its collection

SoftwareSoftware

Budget RangesBudget Ranges Portions of the whole budget Portions of the whole budget As NeededAs Needed From Student FeesFrom Student Fees GrantsGrants

Web PagesWeb Pages

Fourteen curriculum centers have Fourteen curriculum centers have web pages.web pages.

Mission StatementsMission Statements

Ten have mission statements on Ten have mission statements on their web pages.their web pages.

Closed:Closed:

University of Michigan – Ann University of Michigan – Ann ArborArbor

ProblemsProblems

Why have one?Why have one?Who will it serve?Who will it serve?What will it hold?What will it hold?Where will it be located?Where will it be located?

ACRL Standards & ACRL Standards & GuidelinesGuidelines

www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/guidelinescurriculum.htmwww.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlstandards/guidelinescurriculum.htm Guidelines for Curriculum Materials CentersGuidelines for Curriculum Materials Centers Approved by ACRL and ALA, January 2003Approved by ACRL and ALA, January 2003 Curriculum materials centers are essential to the instructional and research needs of students and Curriculum materials centers are essential to the instructional and research needs of students and

faculty in programs preparing educators for P-12 schools. These guidelines describe essential faculty in programs preparing educators for P-12 schools. These guidelines describe essential elements of administration, services, and collections for curriculum materials centers in all elements of administration, services, and collections for curriculum materials centers in all university and college settings.university and college settings.

These guidelines are intended for administrators at all levels of post-secondary education, These guidelines are intended for administrators at all levels of post-secondary education, particularly education deans or department chairs; library deans or directors; librarians responsible particularly education deans or department chairs; library deans or directors; librarians responsible for curriculum materials centers; and accrediting and licensure agencies. for curriculum materials centers; and accrediting and licensure agencies.

DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONS

P-12P-12 refers to preschool through twelfth grade. refers to preschool through twelfth grade.

Curriculum materialsCurriculum materials are educational resources that provide curriculum and instructional are educational resources that provide curriculum and instructional experiences for P-12 students. These materials are used by educators to develop curricula and experiences for P-12 students. These materials are used by educators to develop curricula and lesson plans and may also be used in actual instructional situations with P-12 students. These lesson plans and may also be used in actual instructional situations with P-12 students. These materials also provide information for those doing research.materials also provide information for those doing research.

Curriculum Materials Center (CMC)Curriculum Materials Center (CMC) refers to a physical location of a curriculum materials collection. refers to a physical location of a curriculum materials collection. Curriculum materials centers are often housed in a main campus library, a branch library building, Curriculum materials centers are often housed in a main campus library, a branch library building, or in an academic building housing the campus education academic programs. or in an academic building housing the campus education academic programs.

CMC usersCMC users are education students and faculty, and may also include P-12 educators, other students, are education students and faculty, and may also include P-12 educators, other students, and community members as defined by the CMC’s mission.and community members as defined by the CMC’s mission.

DirectorDirector refers to the librarian who has primary responsibility for the CMC; its facilities, refers to the librarian who has primary responsibility for the CMC; its facilities, administration, collection, personnel, and servicesadministration, collection, personnel, and services

Contact InformationContact Information

Rita KohrmanRita Kohrman

Education Resources LibrarianEducation Resources Librarian

Grand Valley State UniversityGrand Valley State University

Steelcase LibrarySteelcase Library

Grand Rapids, MI 49504Grand Rapids, MI 49504

616.331.2622616.331.2622

kohrmanr@gvsu.edukohrmanr@gvsu.edu