International Studies
Resource Library
The
Center for International Studies at UM-St. Louis has developed a collection
of recommended international studies teaching materials fro grades
K-college. Educators and librarians may learn about the collection
by referring to the annotated list of resources below.
LIBRARY HOURS
Tuesdays - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesdays - 1:00 - 5:00 PM
Thursdays - 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
WHO
MAY USE THE LIBRARY AND WHAT DOES IT COST?
Materials
in the Library may be borrowed by educators and librarians throughout
Missouri. The only cost is return postage and insurance, except
for cultural artifact kits and some videotapes, which require
nominal fees for shipping and insurance plus a fully refundable
deposit.
WHERE ARE WE?
Directions - UMSL Map
HOW
CAN MATERIALS BE BORROWED?
Borrowers
may contact the Center by telephone (314-516-6455), e-mail cislibrary@umsl.edu.
The normal loan period is two (2) weeks from date of pick up
or three (3) weeks if material is returned by mail to our office. As with
all curriculum materials, teachers are advised to preview to
determine
suitability for their students and local community.
ANNOTATED
RESOURCE LISTS
Africa
African
American
Asia
Asian Americans
Canada
China
Columbus and the Age of Discovery
Conflict and Peacemaking for Students
Cross-cultural Studies
Global Economy
Global Environment and Development
Global Geography
Human Rights
Immigration and Refugees
International Law, Organizations
International Relations: Resource Information
International Relations,
National Security, Strategic Weapons, Arms Control and Nuclear Policy
Japan
Korea
Latin America
Middle East
Russia, the Soviet Union, and its Newly Independent States, and Europe
South Asia
Southeast Asia
Vietnam War
Our cultural artifact kits are collections of everyday-use items from other countries. Some of the kits have consumable materials. All items are intended for hands-on use by students. All the kits are unique, but each contains the following kinds of items:
- Items representative of contemporary daily life Items that depict aspects of traditional culture
- A selection of the best print and multimedia teaching materials available
West Africa (K-4)
West Africa (4-7)
Kwanzaa
(K-5)
Canada (K-5)|
Chinese New Year (K-4)
Chinese New Year (5-12)
China (K-5)
China (6-12)
Ecuador
India (K-12)
Islam (6-12)
Japanese (K-5)
Japanese (6-12)
Japanese Festivals
Jordan
: Arab Culture (K-8)
Mexico (K-5)
Mexican (5-12)
Cinco De Mayo
Poland (3-6)
Russia (K-5)
USSR (8-12)
Vietnam (K-12)
We are also a Satellite Resource Center for the Saint Louis Art Museum. The collection of touch kits and curriculum kits are available for classroom use and may be checked out. Touch kits include:
African
American Folk Art
Native American
Ancient Mediterranean World
Colonial Times
Pre-School Touch Kit
Westward Movement
EXHIBITS AND POSTER SETS
Africa
Africa: Photos representing eight major countries
Nelson Mandela: A photo exhibit of his life
Asia
Asia (East): Photos representing eight major countries
Children's Art from China
Chinese Festivals
Children's Art from Japan
Middle East: From Turkey to Iran (6 posters)
Vietnam War
Australia
Australia: maps & posters
Americas (North, Central & South
Columbus & the New World
New World Foods
Mexican Art
South America: Photos representing eight major countries
Others
1989-1990: A Taste of Freedom in South Africa, China, East Germany, Lithuania, Romania and Russia
Hungry Planet: What the World Eats
Material World: A Global Family Portrait
SCHEDULING
KITS AND EXHIBITS
Kits are normally
reserved for a two-week period. Borrowers may request extensions. For information,
e-mail cislibrary@umsl.edu.
The Center
for International Studies' Resource Library is located in:
Room 349
Social Sciences and Business Building
University of Missouri-St. Louis 63121-4400
For directions to the Resources Library visit CAMPUS MAPS
