Curriculum Resource Centre

Welcome!

The Curriculum Resource Centre (CRC), located in Room 408 of the Seton Academic Centre, is a specialized education resource library serving the Faculty of Education and the Child & Youth Study Department. Our aim is to provide educators, from preschool to high school, the resources they need to plan instructional programs for today's learners.

The CRC offers a wide range of curriculum support materials, including: curriculum guides, textbooks, teachers' resources, French language materials, DVDs, software, manipulatives, kits and more.

Everyone is welcome to browse and use material within the CRC; however, only students, faculty, and staff of the Faculty of Education or the Child & Youth Study Department have borrowing privileges.

Hours of Operation

Winter 2012 (January 8 - April 5)

Spring/Summer 2012 (April 10 - August 31)

NOTE: Closed during Holidays and University closures. Hours of operation are subject to change without notification. Please confirm the CRC is open before making a special trip to campus. Call 902.457.6426 or toll free within Canada 1.877.433.2889 x 7.

A current Student/Staff ID card with library borrowing privileges, issued at the Mount Library, is required when borrowing material. CRC materials must be borrowed, renewed and returned at the CRC.  Materials are not eligible for Novanet Express or Interlibrary Loan (with the exception of distance Graduate students/faculty).

Loans

Loan periods vary depending on the type of material:

*Faculty and Graduate Students are granted term loans where applicable.

No extended loans are given to students on practicum, but renewals are granted.

Renewals

• Renewals will be granted online, by email or by phone 457-6426. Have your Student/Staff ID card on hand for phone renewals.
• Regular loan materials can be renewed 3 times.
• Materials placed on hold by another borrower cannot be renewed.
• Reserve materials cannot be renewed.

Fines & Fees

• Fines will be charged for materials not returned by the due date.
• Fines accumulate at a rate of $0.25 per item per day to a maximum of $20 per item.
• Borrowing privileges will be suspended when fines total $10 or more.
• Fines for reserve items vary, and accumulate quickly. Please return reserve materials promptly to avoid fines.
• Fines for Cameras and other AV equipment accumulate at a rate of $10 per day. Fines for laptop computers accumulate at a rate of $2 per hour or part thereof.
• Fines for recalled materials are $1.00 per day per item to a maximum of $20.00 per item.
• Replacement fees will be charged to the last person who borrowed the item(s) should the following occur:
  • the item is returned damaged.
  • the item is more than two months past due.
• The replacement cost for each lost or damaged item is the item’s replacement value PLUS a $20 processing fee.

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The CRC has 3 express computer work stations (2 PC and 1 Mac), which may be used for email, Moodle, WebAdvisor and quick word processing & print jobs.

New in 2010: The CRC has laptops available for loan. If you have a last-minute presentation or an urgent deadline, inquire with CRC staff about laptops which can be used on the premises for short periods of time.

The Technology Lab is located in Seton 406 and is accessed through the CRC. Education students may use the lab for course work when there are no scheduled classes. The lab includes 17 PCs running on Windows 7 & Microsoft Office, two scanners, a laser printer, and an LCD projector. Special applications include Inspiration/Kidspiraton 9, Geometer's Sketchpad, Microsoft FrontPage and Antidote (French language). 

Printers/Photocopier

The CRC and the Education Technology Lab are each equipped with laser printers. Printing costs 15¢ per page if using CRC-provided paper or 5¢ per page if using self-supplied paper.

Students and visitors can use the photocopier located in the hallway outside the CRC. The copier requires a copy card, and these can be obtained at the Mount Library in the EMF Centre. We can accept cash for incidental copies, and sell very limited quantities of copy cards, in the CRC. Paper for the photocopier is available at the CRC circulation desk and staff will try to assist with any technical difficulties.

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Need to professionally present your projects, teaching materials, lesson or unit plans? The CRC offers laminating and binding services for minimal costs, depending on the size of the project. Ask CRC staff for details and assistance. For additional business services, visit the Student Union Info Desks.

CRC Staff

The CRC is staffed by Terri Milton, full-time CRC Coordinator, and several part-time student assistants. All staff members are available to assist you with preliminary research, locating CRC materials, and answering any questions you may have. Staff can also provide routine assistance in the technology lab.

For additional computer concerns or problems, please drop by the Information & Technology Services Help Desk at the Mount Library in the EMF Centre or call 457-6538.

To contact the CRC, please email msvu.ca or call 457-6426.

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Contact Us

Mailing Address:

Mount Saint Vincent University
Faculty of Education
Seton Academic Centre Room 401
166 Bedford Hwy
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6

Email: msvu.ca
Phone: (902) 457-6178
Toll-Free within Canada: 1-877-433-2889
Fax: (902) 457-4911

Education Office Hours:
September 1 to May 31 - 8:30 am to 5 pm
June 1 to August 31 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm