Services

Access to Materials
CRC Circulation Policies
Reserves
Reference
Info Commons
Media Production Lab
Viewing and Listening Rooms
CRC Seminar Room
Scheduling CRC Rooms
Media Equipment Borrowing

Access to Materials

UCLID (UC libraries online catalog) workstations can be used to locate CRC materials in UC and other Ohio academic libraries via OhioLINK. In addition, on can access materials in the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County. Also, many online research and curriculum materials databases are available including ERIC, Kraus Curriculum Development Library (KCDL Online), Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD), and Curriculum Resource Center (Facts on File database), as well as automated periodical indexes. Guides to many of these are available in the CRC as well as at this Website.

CRC Circulation Policies

CRC materials may be checked out locally by currently enrolled UC students, currently employed faculty and staff, and UC Alumni Association members. Also, OhioLINK affiliates throughout Ohio may borrow teacher handbooks, children’s and young adult books, curriculum guides and professional education circulating books. A current bearcat picture I.D. or other valid picture I.D. such as a driver’s license is required to check out materials. More details about borrowing and requesting materials.

• Loan Periods:
  
  OhioLINK books 3 week loan
  K-12 textbooks, handbooks, curriculum guides
  and children’s and young adult books 3 week loan with 2 renewals
  Professional education books (undergraduates) 3 week loan with 3 renewals
  Professional education books (graduates) current quarter loan
  AV media 2 week loan with 2 renewals
  Journals & current issues of Pre K-12 magazines Do not circulate
  Pre K-12 magazines (back issues) 2 week loan with 2 renewals
  Picture File pictures and pamphlets 2 week loan with 2 renewals
  Reserves 2 hr/24 hr/3 days.
  
• Renewals
  
  Most CRC materials may be renewed 2 - 3 times depending on the material. OhioLINK materials may be renewed once.
  
  *** Because of the nature of curriculum materials and related resources and how they are used as well as the heavy demand on these materials (often at the same given time), we cannot give extended loans, such as quarter loans, on curriculum materials.
  
• Overdues
  
  Curriculum materials must have a fast turnaround from borrower back to the shelf for the next patron to have resources from which to select. Therefore, loan periods for many CRC materials are briefer than other libraries. It is the borrower’s obligation to return materials promptly. In order to facilitate a quick return of materials, overdue notices are sent to patrons 3 days after the due date stamped in the charged out materials. Failure to receive an overdue notice does not exonerate one from his/her obligation to return materials on time. Patrons are then given 10 days from the date the overdue notice is sent out to return the materials without being charged a delinquent fee. If the materials are not returned by the date specified in the notice, Delinquent Obligations (DOs) are issued for the average replacement cost of the overdue materials, a replacement processing fee of $10.00 per item, and a delinquent fee of $10.00 per item is charged. Borrowers are blocked from charging out items after accumulated charges are incurred. Outstanding Dos result in the withholding of student’s grades and transcripts.
  
• Claimed Returned or Lost Materials
  
  Please report these immediately to the CRC Circulation Desk.
  
• Recalls
  
  Materials may be recalled for another borrower any time after they have been charged for 1 week. Materials may be recalled for Reserve at any time. A $1.00 per day fine will be imposed on recalled materials not brought back within the specified number of days.

Reserves

Reserve materials are located at the Circulation Desk. A current UC Bearcat photo I.D. or valid picture I.D. such as a driver’s license is required to borrow reserve materials. For the most part, these materials are to be used in the CRC only and may not be checked out of the CRC. Exceptions to this are those materials in which the faculty member asks that they be given a 24 hour or 3 day loan. Electronic reserves (E-Reserves) may be available for particular courses. Faculty may place materials on reserve by contacting Al Early, CRC Circulation Coordinator at alphonzo.early@uc.edu or 556-1307.

Reference

Basic reference questions relative to curriculum materials and the field of education can be directed to the CRC Circulation Desk (556-1430) The more complex reference questions will be directed to the Education Reference Librarian or the Head of the Curriculum Resources Center. For specialized reference assistance and searching, please contact Cheryl Ghosh, Education Reference Librarian at cheryl.ghosh@uc.edu or 556-1758. Cheryl’s office is in CRC room 604. Also, contact Gary Lare , especially for curriculum materials reference, at gary.lare@uc.edu or 556-1313. Gary’s office is in CRC 613A. More information about reference services in University Libraries.

Info Commons

The CRC Info Commons is a research and media production facility located in 608A in the CRC.   Staff members are available to provide reference assistance.   The Info Commons is equipped with 18 Windows computers that are outfitted with floppy, zip, and CD-ROM drives. The computers have the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.) as well as access to the Web.   These computers provide access to the University Libraries and the OhioLINK catalogs as well as databases, indexes, full-text journals and many standard resources such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, etc.   Scanning stations are provided with appropriate software for manipulating and creating visual image materials. A teaching station can also be made available in the Info Commons with a computer, document camera, and DVD/VHS equipment.  A ceiling-mounted video projector is installed for use with this equipment.    The Info Commons is open for individuals to use most of the time that the CRC is open and "walk ins" are welcome.   Occasionally, the Lab is used for class sessions and at those times is closed to the public. Signs are posted indicating when class sessions are scheduled.   For class scheduling information, see Scheduling CRC Rooms.

Media Production Lab

Many kinds of instructional materials can be produced in the CRC "do it yourself" Media Production Lab.   This facility shares space with the CRC Info Commons and provides equipment for scanning images, producing overhead transparencies (black on clear and color), dry mounting and laminating materials, making cutouts of objects via dies for bulletin boards and learning activities, binding, poster making, and high-speed dubbing of audiocassettes.   Many supplies can be purchased in the Production Lab for making the above materials as well as other materials.   In addition to cash and checks, the Bearcat card can be used to purchase supplies.   Supplies sold are:   dry mount tissue, laminating film, clear acetate for write-on transparencies, thermal transparency film for black on clear transparencies, film for producing color transparencies, construction paper, poster board, bulletin board paper, Hook n' Loop tape (like Velcro) and magnetic tape for making visual board materials, spiral binding supplies, audiocassettes, videocassettes, floppy discs, zip discs, and CD-RWs.   An opaque projector is available in 600C for projecting an enlarged image for tracing for bulletin boards and posters.   In addition, clip art books and transparency masters are provided in the Production Lab for making handouts and to use in transparency production and enlargement with the opaque projector.   The Student Technology Resource Center (STRC) in Langsam Library also provides equipment for producing multimedia materials. More information about the STRC.

Viewing and Listening Rooms

In addition to providing audio (cassette and CD) and video (VHS and DVD) playback equipment in open areas, the CRC provides two viewing and listening rooms that are equipped with audio and video equipment so that one to three individuals may view and listen to CRC materials. These rooms are usually used on a “first come, first served” basis and do not require reservations.

CRC Seminar Room

The CRC provides a seminar room in room 610 that provides seating for 25 individuals.   A teaching station is provided with a computer, document camera, and VHS/DVD equipment as well as an overhead projector.   A ceiling-mounted video projector is also available.   Sixteen wireless laptops can also be made available for use in this room.   In addition, the seminar room provides video equipment and a camera for recording sessions such as microteaching.   For scheduling this room and for reserving the laptops, please see Scheduling CRC Rooms.

Scheduling CRC Rooms

The CRC coordinates the scheduling of classes in the CRC Info Commons/Production Lab and Seminar Room.   The viewing and listening rooms are not normally reserved.   An exception to this is when they are being used on an extended basis such as microteaching feedback sessions.   To reserve CRC rooms, please contact Diana Manuel by email at diana.manuel@uc.edu or by phone at 556-1308 to schedule a room or reserve wireless laptops for the seminar room.

Media Equipment Borrowing

The CRC does not check out media/technology equipment.   However, many types of equipment may be checked out of Multimedia Services in Langsam Library.