The Curriculum Collection is on the third floor of the Hammermill Library. In this collection you can find acclaimed children's books, lesson plans, and other pedagogical materials. You can view or search these materials in our library catalog here.
There is also a Curriculum Collection in the Ridge Library at Mercyhurst Northeast.
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