The Instructional Materials Center is is a model pre-K-12 school library located on the lower level of Belk Library.

In it you'll find: 

• Children's and Young Adult Literature (Fiction, Non-Fiction, Picture Books, Biographies, etc.)
• Curriculum and Lesson Planning Ideas and Examples
• Professional and Reference Collections
• Manipulatives and Displays (Posters, Models, Puppets, Games)
• K-12 Textbooks (both N.C. state adopted and supplementary)

We help you by:

• Providing reference service to ASU students, faculty, and staff, as well as area educators and community members
• Offering reading recommendations for all ages and reading levels
• Hosting classes and workshops on finding and using library resources
• Providing access to research materials (via the library catalog, databases, periodical indexes, and the Internet.)
• Maintaining the "Idea Factory," a media production facility designed exclusively for education students and area educators

• RAP (Research Advisory Program)

  Schedule an appointment with a librarian for one-on-one assistance. RAP appointments are available via Zoom web conferencing.

• My Library Account

  Checked out items, fines, renewals

• Borrow, Renew, Request

  Borrowing privileges, loan periods, renewing items, requesting materials not at ASU, and more

• How-To Video Tutorials

  Tutorials on the research process and how to find materials

• University Writing Center

  Get assistance with all stages of the writing process