Lending Library

Available Class Book SetsBrowse Book ListVideos and DVDs

All items in the Lending Library may be borrowed by teachers for up to one month at no charge. We ask that individuals come to our offices in Carmichael Hall at UNC Asheville to pick up and to return the materials. Please call 828.250.2376 before planning your visit to ask about availability.

Artifacts

The Center maintains a collection of artifacts that are used during Road Shows and other special programs.  Many artifacts connect to the study of world religion and world culture.  Teachers may borrow a selection of artifacts for classroom use for up to one month.  There is no charge for this service, however, teachers are expected to come to our office to pick up and return any borrowed materials.

Class Book Sets

As a part of the Center’s Lending Library, teachers may borrow a class book set for up to one month.  There is no charge for this service, however, teachers are asked to come to our office to pick up and return borrowed materials.

Poster Sets

The Center has collected several sets of posters to highlight the accomplishments of famous individuals from historically underrepresented populations. Poster sets are meant for bulletin board displays and may be borrowed for up to 1 month. There is no charge for this service, however teachers are asked to come to our office to pick up and return borrowed materials.

  • It’s Only a Game — posters and lesson plans about Native American mascots
  • Number the Stars
  • What Makes a Hero?
  • Famous Women
  • Famous African Americans
  • Famous Latinos
  • Famous Asian Americans

Videos and DVDs

The Center has a collection of local interviews, documentaries, and special programs for use in the classroom.  Teachers may borrow videos for up to one month.  There is no charge for this service, however, teachers are expected to come to our offices to pick up and return all borrowed materials.