Teacher Resources

About the Library

The CTEA Library provides a number of services to teachers and staff:

• • Collaborative Instruction. Interested in developing a research project? We're here to help! Using the American Association of School Libraries' National School Library Standards and the Empire State Information Fluency Continuum, we'll work with students to master inquiry skills in your classes.

  • Research and Curricular Assistance. Need to make some changes to a unit? We can provide assistance in finding, creating, and evaluating new instructional materials. We'll even help out with one-on-one training and small group workshops!

  • Additional Services. We have a lot to offer, but it all starts with you. Just let us know how we can best support you!

What Is a School Librarian?

The short answer is: a collaborator, teacher, researcher, professional developer, club moderator, collection developer, information seeker, college essay tutor, maker...

But if you have a moment, take a look at what the Northeast Comprehensive Center has to say about what we do. If pressed for time, there is also an executive summary available.

Borrowing Books

Teachers may borrow up to ten books for up to one month at a time. Late materials will incur no penalty, but borrowers are asked to return materials in a timely manner as a courtesy to our students and faculty. Teachers will be held responsible for any materials that are lost or badly damaged.

To browse the Library Catalog, please click here.