Note how many of each item are available (đź“‹ Inventory) and how they will be shipped (no partial sets will be loaned) and be sure you can accommodate the needs of your class size(s).
Confirm your hardware/networks/OS compatibility and that you can successfully integrate the use of the materials in your setting.
Obtain permission from your building administrator before borrowing, and understand schools & districts may be held financially liable for equipment damages incurred while in your care.Â
Read and understand the procedures for cleaning and sanitizing all items. All teachers are responsible for cleaning & disinfecting borrowed materials before they are returned to BCIU.
Review the Educator Resources available by scrolling to the bottom of each item's catalog page. You can find tutorial videos and teacher guides, lesson plan ideas, and more!
Please consider the following when making your reservation request:
Teacher comfort level/experience with materials
Student readiness for the hands-on experience
Additional support or professional development neededÂ
Use the Resources tab on the BCIU PA STEM LEND platform to view all resources that can be reserved.
You can see if the item has already been checked out at the bottom of each resource page in the Commitments section. You will want to plan your reservation based on the availability of that item- pay attention to quantities. There may already be a reservation, but some of the inventory of an item may still be available.Â
Consider the delivery days and locations for your district when planning a reservation. Please know that delivery schedules are subject to office staff availability, and we will do our best to ship your materials by the requested date.
Your borrowed devices may need time to charge upon arrival. Consider requesting a date 1-2 days in advance of when you will use the materials in class.
Use the Reservation Tab to create a New Reservation by clicking the blue button. You can also see your previous reservations back on this tab.
You will get an automatic confirmation email when you successfully complete the form, as well as reminders from the system closer to the date.
Review the DELIVERY DAYS and LOCATIONS for your district.
Refer to the instructional resources and tutorials under Educator Resources at the bottom of the item's catalog page as you await your library materials!
Be sure to click the "Submit to Berks County Intermediate Unit 14" button to complete your reservation
How to view resources available for lending
How to view item availability (prior commitments)
How to start a reservation
How to submit a reservation
How to navigate the platform
... and more!
MORE INFORMATION:
Items will be delivered and picked up by the BCIU delivery service and will be subject to their established delivery schedule and district building pickup and drop-off locations. We do not deliver to all buildings within a district.
Items may not be available on days when professional development workshops are being held at BCIU if facilitators require materials. These dates will be marked on the availability calendars.
Items can be borrowed for a maximum of two weeks. Extensions can be requested and will likely be granted if there are no outstanding reservations for the materials. Email Kendy Schiffert, or Katelyn Gruber to request an extension.
Please complete the item request form at least two weeks prior to requesting date. We will do our best to honor request dates, but know this will be dependent on current availability and office staffing.
Please note: There is a $40 BCIU delivery fee for materials delivery to non-public schools. Non-public school teachers are welcome to pick up materials at BCIU Main Office for no additional cost.
