An adjacent area is designated for accessing computers. These computer stations are networked to provide Internet access. Patrons are welcome to access e-mail accounts, to surf the web or to conduct library catalog searches. These computers are equipped with programs for preparing word or spreadsheet documents and presentations, e.g. PowerPoint and iMovies. Software programs from the IMC stacks may be reviewed and evaluated on machines in this area. Documents may be sent to an in-house laser printer at the IMC’s circulation desk. The printing fee is 10 cents per page.

The Center is a wireless computing environment. Wireless computer access is available throughout the ERC.

Collection Materials

The types of items included in this collection are:

• research and activity books
• curriculum guides
• education (vertical) files
• education and counseling journals (donations)
• faculty reserves
• picture files
• preK-12 textbooks
• professional books
• publisher catalogs
• reference books
• CD-ROMs*
• educational games
• kits
• computer software*
• models
• realia
• transparencies
• educational videos*
• flash cards

(*Equipment is available throughout the Center for previewing non-print media materials.)

New Materials
New items are being added constantly to the IMC collection. For most recent additions, click here.

Restricted Items
Restricted-use items requiring special permission from a faculty member of the College of Education and Human Services include:

• media equipment, ex. cameras, tripods, tape recorders (download form)
• standardized test files (download form)

"Reserve" items, including professor reserves, are housed behind the circulation desk. These have user restrictions. Depending on the item, it may circulate for two hours in-house, 24 hours overnight, three days or seven days. Circulation periods are predetermined. Faculty members must complete the necessary paperwork to have an item placed on reserve. (download reserve form)

Circulation
Items designated for "in-house use only" must stay in the Center.

Materials in the print and non-print general collections may be used in-house by anyone. These items may circulate outside the Center to students, faculty, and staff with a current WSU photo ID/Wright1 card.

The majority of items in the general collection circulate for seven days.

Other items may have user restrictions, i.e. standardized tests and media equipment.

Special Borrowers
Paul Laurence Dunbar Library community borrowers and OhioLink patrons (including walk-ins) are granted borrowing privileges. Restrictions may be applicable to items borrowed. Proper identification is required (download reserve form).

Renewals
One-week renewals are possible with a maximum of two renewals per item. Renewals are not automatic. They are not guaranteed as another patron may have a request for the item. Patrons may opt to renew in person, online, or by telephone.

Fines
Fines are assessed for late, lost, and/or damaged materials. Processing and billing fees are accessed when an item must be replaced due to loss or damage. A billing fee is incurred for excessively late returns.

Praxis Exams Study Guides
Praxis offers 3 catagories of assessment:
Praxis I: Academic Skills Assessments for those entering teacher-training programs.
Praxis II: Subject Assessments – for licensure for entering the teaching profession.
Praxis III: Classroom Performance Assessments – for first year teachers.  The IMC has a collection of exam study guides for Praxis I, II, and III.  Some copies are for in-house use while others are loaned for 2 or 3 days.  These items are in demand especially the week before the exams are given.  Therefore, it is suggested one start studying early and prepare over an extended period.  (Refer to ETS Praxis website for more details.)
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