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Home » Academics » University Libraries » Collections and Departments » Educational Resources Collections » Instruction and ResearchTools

Instruction and Research Tools

Instruction

Instruction and user orientation to the Educational Resources Collections is provided for Ball State University classes. Instruction sessions can be scheduled by calling the Media Librarian at 765-285-5333 or by e-mail: Diane Hill.

Research Assistance

Educational Resources Collections personnel provide assistance to Ball State students, faculty, staff, and other library users in:

• locating media materials for classroom instruction;
• locating books in the youth, textbook, and curriculum guide collections;
• using the Educational Resources Collections reference materials that support the use of media, youth books, textbooks, and curriculum guides;
• assistance with using circulating digital equipment.

Assistance is available in person at the Educational Resources Collections Information and Circulation Desk or by calling 765-285-5340. The Media Librarian may be contacted by calling 765-285-5333. In addition, reference questions may be asked by submitting a request for assistance through E-mail a Librarian. See the links below for online research tools associated with the materials in the Educational Resources Collections.

Research Tools

  • CardCat
  • Ask a Librarian

Indiana Department of Education

  • Indiana Department of Education
  • Indiana K-12 Education Data
  • Indiana K-12 School Web Sites

State Review of Textbooks and Curricular Materials

  • Textbook Reviews and Rubrics

Curriculum Resources

  • Indiana Department of Education Standards
  • AASL Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning
  • AASL Past Top 25 Websites for Teaching and Learning Lists
  • AASL Landmark Websites for Teaching and Learning 
  • "The Best on the Web for Teachers!"
  • Library of Congress: The Learning Page

Media

  • AP Images
  • Media Finders

K-12 Literature

  • Books in Print
  • Indiana Reading Lists
  • Young Hoosier Book Award
  • Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award
  • Notable Children's Books
  • ALA/ALSC Book and Media Awards
  • Newbery Medal Books
  • Caldecott Medal Books
  • Coretta Scott King Award Books
  • Best Books for Young Adults
  • Frequently Challenged Books
  • Choices Reading Lists
  • Educational Resources Collections
  • About the Educational Resources Collections
  • Circulation Information
  • Video/Film Booking Service
  • Instruction and ResearchTools
    • Information Services
  • Circulating Digital Equipment
  • Print and Media Materials
  • In-house Viewing
  • Collection Development
  • Personnel
  • News and Highlights

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