Resources and Services Available from MMSD's Education Resource Center (ERC)

Located in the Doyle Administration Building, Room 116

Materials in the ERC

Books, videotapes and audiotapes dealing with topics and issues related to the teaching and learning mission of the Madison Metropolitan School District. A few of those topics are: inclusion of children with special needs; curriculum integration; staff development; diversity/multicultural education; Native American people; and Wisconsin/Madison history. To find books, videos or kits in the ERC collection, check out our online catalog.
Journals dealing with all aspects of K-12 education.

Services Provided to MMSD Staff

Locating information and materials on a particular topic by:

Checking the ERC collection
Conducting customized database and Internet searches

Identifying and evaluating web sites for inclusion in MMSD's Electronic Library
Routing current journals
Borrowing materials from non-MMSD libraries, including University of Wisconsin collections and other libraries around the state
Acquiring copies of articles from journals that are not in the ERC
Purchasing materials recommended by staff
Compiling bibliographies of ERC materials

Publications

"What's New": An occasional list of new ERC titles
Bibliographies of ERC materials: Current examples are: Brain-Based Learning, Bullying, Conflict Resolution, Social Skills, Gay/Lesbian Issues and Wisconsin

ERC Staff

Carol Kaufman, Reference Librarian 663-1918: ckaufman@madison.k12.wi.us
Anita Staats, Clerk, Circulation Management 663-1920: astaats@madison.k12.wi.us
Jill Linck, Clerk, Collection Management 663-1924: jlinck@madison.k12.wi.us
Jan Opelt, Secretary 663-1923: jopelt@madison.k12.wi.us

Remember: just because you don't see something doesn't mean we can't get it for you! It's not necessary to come to the ERC. We send and receive materials through school mail, and we take requests by phone, fax or email.

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