Welcome

The Instructional Materials Center (IMC) is a model Pre-K – 12 school media center. We serve Appalachian students, faculty, and staff, as well as area educators and community members.

Our Services

  • Classes & Workshops

    Classes on finding and using library resources and themed workshops on special topics

  • Research

    Research assistance for ASU students, faculty, and staff, as well as area educators and community members

  • Reader's Advisory

    Assistance choosing titles for all ages and reading levels

  • Faculty Consultations

    Planning classroom instruction and teaching together as well as collection support for faculty research interests and curriculum

  • Lab School Support

    Support for the App State Lab Schools: Academy at Middle Fork and Elkin Elementary

Our Collections

  • Children’s & YA Literature

    Fiction, non-fiction, picture books, biographies, etc. You can check out IMC materials.

  • Curriculum Materials

    Curriculum and lesson planning ideas and examples

  • Textbooks

    Both N.C. state adopted and supplementary

  • Literacy Room

    Materials that support the Science of Reading, housed in room 031

  • STEM & STEAM Kits

    Materials to support hands-on STEM & STEAM learning