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Instructional Media Center (IMC)

Today's Hours
 
Laptops are loaned until 1hr before closing

Contact Us

Instructional Media Center
Help Desk
610 436-3395
libimc@wcupa.edu

Amanda Brooks
Library Technician
610 436-2759
abrooks@wcupa.edu

Ainsley Hume
Library Technician
610 436-3394
ahume@wcupa.edu

Bobby Kirkner
Library Technician
610 436-2068
rkirkner@wcupa.edu

IMPORTANT NOTICE - IMC

IMC services will be extremely limited during the University's response to COVID-19.  We are making all changes and restrictions in an effort to reopen the library as safely as possible. 

  • The IMC Help Desk will be closed.  Patrons should go to the Library Help Desk on the second floor.

  • IMC services will be limited but available by request. Allow extra time for processing.  
  • During this time Laptops will not be loaned from the IMC. If you need a device please contact the IS& T Help Desk at 610-436-3350.
  • Due to limited staffing all other equipment loans will be handled by request.  All equipment requests must be sent online to us at libimc@wcupa.edu. 
  • For other library materials, patrons will be able to borrow using the Library Hold Requests.
  • Die cut usage will be limited to the use of the Variquest (computer driven cutter) by appointment.  Send appointment requests to us at libimc@wcupa.edu
  • The group study rooms will be closed until further notice.

How can we help you?

  • We are your go-to place for borrowing laptops in the library.
  • We have thousands of DVDs that you can borrow.
  • You can borrow cameras, projectors, and other A/V equipment here.
  • You can check out our K-12 textbooks and other teaching resources.
  • We can print posters, laminate papers, and comb bind your projects.
  • We have a charging station for your smartphones or other smart devices.

Where are we located?

We are located on the first floor of the library past the children’s book collection.

Equipment you can borrow:

With the exception of our in-house laptops, equipment loans are for three (3) days.
 

  • Video Cameras
  • Digital Cameras
  • Tripods
  • Projectors and Portable Screens
  • Digital Audio Recorder
  • Headphones
  • External DVD Writers
  • Card Readers
  • Various Adapters

Before borrowing IMC equipment you will be asked to fill out an IMC Materials Liability Form.

Our production services:

See details and pricing

 

  • Poster Printing
  • Lamination
  • Comb Binding

Policies for IMC Study Rooms

The IMC has 3 group study rooms available to reserve.

  • IMC Study Rooms are primarily for the use of group viewings of reserve videos, group study, or other academic activities by members of the WCU community
  • These rooms are not sound proof so we cannot guarantee a quiet space
  • One member of the group will be required to leave ID at the IMC Help desk
  • Use or Reservation of Study Rooms is on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Rooms may be used for two hours and “renewed” if the space is available
  • The same time slot on the same day may only be reserved for two consecutive weeks
  • Walk-ins may be bumped for group viewings of reserve videos (two or more people) or if their two hours have expired and the group has not renewed
  • Reservations will be canceled and the room made available to walk in requests if a group does not arrive within 15 minutes of their reserved start time
  • Patrons using IMC Study Rooms must leave the room in a neat and clean condition

K-12 Textbooks

The IMC houses the library's collection of K-12 textbooks and other teacher education resources.

  • Textbooks: You may borrow student and teacher editions as well as teacher resources books for use in grades K-12.
  • Lesson Guides: We have current guides to curriculum and additional resources for teachers, and historical guides from local school districts.
  • Big Books and Book Kits: You can check out our large format children''s books or our book kits which are perfect for story time for the younger grades.
  • Jackdaws: Facsimile documents relating to historical events.