The mission of the Teaching Materials
Center (TMC) is to provide curriculum resources and examples of teaching
materials for instructional and research purposes. These materials are
available to faculty, students, local educators, and the general public.
To provide and maintain a
collection of books and non-print materials designed to complement and enrich
the curriculum
To make available new and varied materials of use
and interest to both students and faculty
To provide instruction and guidance in the use of teaching and research
material
To provide a
basic collection of children's and young adult books (award winners, ALA
notable, outstanding children's works)
To acquire children's and young adult books that have been cited for controversy
or censorship problems to show the cultural diversity of society, thus widening the students' horizons and increasing their
sensitivity