Curriculum Resource Center

Healey Library's Curriculum Resource Center contains preK-12 instructional materials (print & electronic) to support the Graduate College of Education at UMB.

Resources in the CRC are available to all UMB patrons: faculty, students and staff.

Contacts

Marilyn.Day@umb.edu, Supervisor of the Curriculum Resource Center 617-287-5945

Tina.Mullins@umb.edu, Librarian; Liaison to Graduate College of Education 617-287-5933

Class Visits, Library Instruction and Tours

Class visits are available to faculty and community groups. Please contact Marilyn Day.

Massachusetts Studies Project

MSP is located in the Curriculum Resource Center and offers Massachusetts resources to enhance teaching and learning.

Online Resources include:

• Databases for preK-12 Educators
• Online Education Resources
• PreK-12 Classroom Resources – By Subject Area
• Resource Centers for PreK-12 Educators

Print Resources

Print collection in the CRC covers all grade levels and a variety of learning styles in these subject areas: Arts, Health, History, Math, Language Arts, Science, and Technology. Resources include: Braille/print books, Children's Award books, Educational games, Encyclopedias, English language larning, Fiction & Non-fiction, Lesson planning books, Math/Science kits, Multicultural literature, Place-Based learning materials, Reference books.

Research Assistance

CRC staff offer education-related research assistance to individuals and groups.

Spanish / Chinese collections in the CRC

K-12 Spanish Resource Center books are located in the CRC.  Chinese language books for teachers, from the Confucius Institute are located in the CRC.

Study Space

CRC has comfortable study space for individuals and groups.

Technology in the CRC (Hardware & Software)

includes: IBM PCs, Alphasmart portable word processors, Boardmaker, Co-Writer, Digital cameras, Hyperstudio, Inspiration, Kidspiration, Kurzweil 3000, Scanner, Speaking Homework Wiz, Speaking Language Master, WriteOutLoud.