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