Library and Stockroom
Irwin Slesnick Learning Resource Center: SMATE’s Learning Resource Center (LRC) is home to a myriad of science education materials; taxidermy bird collection, EduTOYpia, science education books, journals and curriculum, a children’s science book library and a vast stockroom! This dynamic space welcomes everyone, including the broader Western community and K-12 teachers and families. Visit us during the academic year, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Stockroom: Our stockroom resources have been carefully curated over decades, providing materials to support learning in all scientific domains. Come explore our aisles, organized by physics, geology, biology, and chemistry. While our online catalog is useful, we recommend visiting in person for a tour and to fully explore all the resources available!
Community Membership Information: Parents and Teachers! Unlock a world of scientific resources with a membership at the SMATE Library and Stockroom! Our extensive collection of books, curriculum and resources supports your educational and teaching needs. Enjoy access to top-notch materials, expert assistance, and a collaborative environment dedicated to advancing science education. Learn more about a Community Membership here.
SMATE Resource Library of Tools for Teaching Science
A growing searchable listing of both the books and the equipment in the SMATE Learning Resource Center and the stockroom can be found at the following link
SMATE Resource Loans
Thank you for being a good steward of university equipment. Your care and prompt return will assure that other students, faculty, and staff will be able to use this equipment in the future. Our goal is to make equipment available to as many people as possible throughout each day. You can assist by picking up and returning equipment on time.
Following are some loan procedures and policies that borrowers should know. By checking out equipment from SMATE, you agree to the following terms.
Important Information:
Photo ID is required for resource checkout. Please use the equipment in a careful manner and as intended for academic pursuits and campus events. The borrower agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, university policies, the equipment manual, and the terms and conditions relating to the possession, use, or maintenance of the equipment.
Please return all equipment in the same condition as originally loaned. The borrower assumes all responsibility for any damage, loss or theft of equipment and accessories checked out. All costs associated with the loss, theft, or damage of the equipment while on loan shall be the sole obligation of the borrower.
Replacement charges will be based on the cost of parts and labor to repair the equipment and consideration of “normal wear and tear,” or the current cost of replacing the unit, as determined by SMATE.
Failure to return the equipment at the scheduled return time may result in a fine, and/or the loss of future loan privileges as determined by SMATE.
In addition, SMATE has implemented late fees. The fees will be $12/day late fee for high demand/value items and a $2/day late for for low demand/value. It is the borrower’s responsibility to know if their items fall in this late fee category.
