| The Minnesota Literacy Council has a lending library of over 2,000 volumes related to literacy and English language instruction, volunteer program management, professional development, and literacy research. The collection includes video, audio and traditional print materials. Resources are available for loan to volunteers currently working with Associate Programs. Access to the library is by appointment only. Limited evening times are available. For more information or to set an appointment, contact the Minnesota Literacy Council at 651-645-2277, Ext. 201.
Minnesota Literacy Council's Lending Library Policies and Procedures
Who may use the library?
Volunteer coordinators and current volunteers tutoring with an MLC Associate Program may borrow materials.
What may be checked out?
All materials except children's books may be checked out.
How do I check out materials?
When checking books out of the library, you will fill out a Lending Request form, including the book title and copy number. The office manager or other MLC staff person will sign the form, assign a due date, and make a copy for the borrower to keep. When volunteer tutors borrow books, the Associate Program will be listed as a borrower, along with the volunteer tutor. Associate Programs are ultimately responsible for materials borrowed from MLC's Lending Library. If materials are not returned, the program will be charged replacement costs.
How long may I borrow materials?
The lending period is two months. Materials can be renewed by phone or e-mail, provided those materials have not been requested by another tutor or program. E-mail Burgen Bourne-Nisson or call 651-645-2277, Ext. 218, to renew materials.
What are the library hours?
Hours for the lending library are the same as MLC's regular office hours (M-F 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.). On nights when there are tutor trainings at the MLC office, arrangements may be made to use the library after regular office hours. Because we use the library for meetings, it is best to call ahead to be sure that the library isn't being used during the time you intend to use it. Call 651-645-2277, Ext. 201, to schedule a library visit.
How do greater Minnesota programs use the library?
Greater Minnesota programs may call to request that materials be sent to them. MLC will pay the shipping cost to the program, and the program will be responsible for the return shipping cost. Programs within the Twin Cities area may pick up and drop off books at the MLC office.
What materials MLC does recommend?
Visit the recommended resources list below for books that come highly recommended by tutors and MLC. If you are with an MLC Associate Program and would like assistance in selecting materials, you may e-mail Burgen Bourne-Nisson, ESL Training Coordinator, or call 651-645-2277, Ext. 218.
Can I purchase materials?
MLC does not sell materials. For purchasing information, you may browse the publisher's catalogs available in the library or visit our list of publishers.
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