Bluffton University's
Curriculum Resource Center (CRC)
has a new home for Fall 2007...
Musselman Library!
We invite you to come and enjoy new resources and developing collections, work on projects, connect with other students and education faculty, and find help in locating information and resources.
To learn more about the CRC, choose from the following options:
Mission | Location & Facilities | Collections
Ask a Librarian | Production Area
Circulation Policies | Hours
Contact Info | Directions to the CRC
Mission
The primary mission of the Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) is to support the undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at Bluffton by providing quality materials and services to education students and faculty. These materials help students prepare and develop lesson plans, teaching units, and pre-practicum and practicum assignments.
The CRC is open to all Bluffton University users and to area educators and other interested community patrons (see Circulation Policies below).
Location & Facilities
The CRC is located on the 4th floor of the Musselman Library. Several large tables are available for collaboration and projects, and two networked PCs are available nearby. The production area includes machines and resources for creating bulletin board layouts and other projects.
The Seminar Room, a library classroom and group study space, is also located on the 4th floor and can be reserved for class and group use.
Collections
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Collections in the CRC:
Nearby on the 4th floor:
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On Course Reserve at the Circulation desk:
On our website: |
Library collections reflect library and education faculty collaboration; suggestions from students and others users are always welcome. Tim Byers, assistant professor of education, is the liaison from the teacher education department for the Curriculum Resource Center.
Beyond what is available at the Musselman Library, teacher education students at Bluffton benefit from the resources and programming at the Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center, the children's collections at the Bluffton Public Library, and OPAL/OhioLINK borrowing.
Ask a Librarian!
Reference librarians provide special assistance in the use of CRC materials and other education resources, both print and online. Stop at the reference desk on your way to 4th floor, call us, email, make an appointment - and discover more of what the library has to offer for teacher education students at Bluffton!
Production Area
The CRC's production area offers the following equipment, supplies, and services:
| Two Ellison die-cutting machines (what dies do you have?) | no charge to use dies |
| large-format roll laminating (requires library staff assistance) | 50 cents per foot |
| small-format pouch laminating | 50 cents per pouch |
| spiral binding | charges determined case-by-case |
| bulletin board paper | 50 cents per foot |
| white 11" roll paper | 10 cents per foot |
| construction and colored paper | 5 cents per sheet |
| networked computers (printers on main floor) | no charge |
Machines are primarily self-serve, except the large laminating machine requires library staff assistance.
For big projects, especially for campus departments and units, the library offers a drop-off service with laminating; turnaround time varies.
Payment for supplies and services is made at the Circulation Desk. Forms for making payment are available in the CRC and at the Circulation Desk.
Questions about production equipment and services can be directed to the Circulation Desk (x3262).
Circulation Policies
Everyone is welcome to browse and use material within the CRC. Current students, faculty, and staff at Bluffton may check out items according to the following:
| CRC books | 7 day checkout with 1 renewal |
| Teaching aids | 7 day checkout with 1 renewal |
| Current periodicals | Library use only |
| CRC Reference books | Library use only |
| CRC Videos | 7 day checkout with 1 renewal |
| PRAXIS test study guides | At the circulation desk - 3 day checkout with no renewals |
As with all library materials, any checked out items must be returned on time and undamaged or fines/fees will be charged. Please remember that other students need access to these resources and so prompt returns are appreciated by everyone!
Forinformation related to circulation, see student borrowing policy | faculty borrowing policy
Hours
The CRC is open during regular Musselman Library hours, as posted at the library website.
Contact
Reference | Ask a Librarian
419.358.3450
referencedesk@bluffton.edu
Circulation Desk
419.358.3262
Directions
The library is the campus building next to College Hall and near Centennial Hall as pictured on the campus map. Visitor parking is available on Bentley Road near the athletic complex or near Marbeck Center. On entry to the library, take the stairs to the next level (3rd floor), and then continue to the 4th floor. The walk to the CRC passes the Circulation Desk and the Reference Desk with directions and assistance available at both locations. There is a telephone on entry to the library for assistance as well.
