The library has been designated as a site for the public review of textbooks under consideration for the state of Alabama’s public schools (K-12). Administrators, educators, parents, and the general public are welcome to view the textbooks available for adoption by the state. They are not cataloged and do not circulate, but are readily available for viewing on N3 (the 3rd floor of the North wing). Stop at the User Services Desk or the Research Help Desk for further directions.
The schedule of subjects to be reviewed annually is available from the State Department of Education’s website
(http://www.alsde.edu).
Online resources include online journals, websites, periodical indexes and databases (which may include full-text articles), and electronic books (listed in the library catalog).
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