Educators

The Library offers opportunities for you to create, connect, explore and learn! Build your resume with new job skills, get reading recommendations, create something in our TechZone, access our digital collection from home, and so much more.

Resources

Test Administration

As a service to customers of the Akron-Summit County Public Library and area residents, the Library provides test administration services free of charge. Library employees will administer tests and examinations only according to the following guidelines and associated procedures. Please contact the Main Library Teen Department for more information This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 330.643.9067.

Early Childhood Research Lab (RECE)

The Early Childhood Resource Lab (RECE) is housed in the Children’s Library at Main Library. The Lab houses equipment for use by Teachers, Childcare Providers, Home School Families, and Education Students to create learning materials and other items.

TechZone

Public access computers and the Library’s makerspace are on the Main Library’s 1st floor in the TechZone. TechZone includes a laser engraver, vinyl printer, recording studios, and much more.

Books in Boxes

Each Books in Boxes set consists of 35 copies of one title, packed in a box and checked out as a unit. These sets are perfect for teachers, who would like multiple copies of the same book so that each student may have their own book to read independently.

Teen Classroom Sets

Check out classroom sets of 35 books for use in your classroom. Titles are age-appropriate for students in grades 6-12. Sets are bookable and may be borrowed for up to 6 weeks.

Local History Resources

Our collections include many primary and secondary resources for students and teachers who are planning lessons related to our community’s history.

Booklists

Your librarians have compiled bibliographies PDFs that can be downloaded and printed to share with your students.

Notable Authors and Illustrators

Asian Authors for Teen Readers
Black Authors and Illustrators for K-6
Black Authors for Tween and/or Teen Readers
Caldecott Award: For distinguished picture book for children.

Coretta Scott King Awards: For outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults.
Geisel Award: For distinguished book for beginning readers.
Newbery Award: For outstanding literature for children.

Printz Award: For distinguished excellence in young adult literature.
Pura Belpre Award: For distinguished Latino/Latina writer and illustrator of literature for children.
Robert F. Sibert Medal: For distinguished informational book for children.

Genres and Topics for K-5 Readers

Your librarians have created selected lists of titles for topics of interest to your students.

Topics for Tween and/or Teen Readers

These lists of titles will help you get conversations started.

Individualized Library Services

Dial-A-Story

Dial-A-Story offers free pre-recorded stories, poems, riddles, and jokes read by your favorite ASCPL Staff. Call 234.274.4400 and choose the recording you would like to hear from the menu.

Research Tools & Homework Help

Databases

Databases are digital collections of newspaper and magazine articles, books, and journals that offer reputable information on a variety of topics. These resources can be used for homework assignments, writing papers, and exploring interests.

Tutor.com

Free online tutoring is available for students of all ages. Connect virtually with a real person to get homework help, submit a paper for review and editing help, or access ACT and SAT study guides and practice tests. Available 12 pm-12 am daily.

Science Projects

High school and middle school students and parents can learn all about it at these free clinics sponsored by the Akron-Summit County Public Library, the Akron Council of Engineering and Scientific Societies (ACESS), and the NEOH STEM Alliance.

Digital Media

Libby

Discover thousands of e-books, digital magazines, and digital audiobooks for all ages.

Hoopla

Gain access to e-books, digital audiobooks, television shows, movies, and digital comics through Hoopla.

Kanopy

Kanopy Kids provides access to popular and award-winning content for children.

Tumblebooks

Provides hundreds of animated e-books, audiobooks, and language learning books for children in preschool through grade school.

Contact Us

We have librarians at 18 branches and Main Library ready to help you and your students access our resources, WiFi, computers, and much more.

Our Mission: The Akron-Summit County Public Library provides resources for learning and leisure, information services, meeting spaces, and programs for all ages that support, improve, and enrich individual, family, and community life.