Libraries

CECH Library Highlights

In alignment with our mission to provide access to library resources, high-quality instruction and excellent facilities in support of the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services, we always have good news to share. See below for quick access to up-to-date information from our blog on library collections, services, and spaces

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Changes to ERIC: 2025

In March 2025, journal publishers received a notice from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) which stated:  The Department of Education is working with the Department of Government Efficiency to “reduce overall Federal spending” and “reallocate spending to promote efficiency” … Continue reading

RefWorks is leaving…have you met Zotero? 

UC Libraries’ subscription to RefWorks is ending in May 2025 due to low usage and increasing costs. While UC Libraries’ subscription to RefWorks is ending, we support other citation managers such as Zotero and EndNote.  If you want to learn more … Continue reading


Collections

Library collection updates relevant to the CECH Schools we serve – the Schools of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology.

Changes to ERIC: 2025

In March 2025, journal publishers received a notice from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) which stated:  The Department of Education is working with the Department of Government Efficiency to “reduce overall Federal spending” and “reallocate spending to promote efficiency” … Continue reading

Tech & MakerLab Playground at CECH Library

Join us Wednesday, April 2 from 3-5pm in the CECH Library for our 2nd annual Tech & MakerLab Playground. This open-house style event will offer a variety of hands-on exploration opportunities with our MakerLab and STEAM Kits. Check out projects … Continue reading


Innovative Services

Learn more about the instruction and services we provide.

RefWorks is leaving…have you met Zotero? 

UC Libraries’ subscription to RefWorks is ending in May 2025 due to low usage and increasing costs. While UC Libraries’ subscription to RefWorks is ending, we support other citation managers such as Zotero and EndNote.  If you want to learn more … Continue reading

Workshop Series: Teachers Are Makers

CECH Library is proud to offer a variety of workshops in the MakerLab this semester in support of our pre-service teachers — as well as anyone in our UC community interested in making. As we did in fall, the library … Continue reading


Spaces

Learn more about our unique spaces!

Tech & MakerLab Playground at CECH Library

Join us Wednesday, April 2 from 3-5pm in the CECH Library for our 2nd annual Tech & MakerLab Playground. This open-house style event will offer a variety of hands-on exploration opportunities with our MakerLab and STEAM Kits. Check out projects … Continue reading

Workshop Series: Teachers Are Makers

CECH Library is proud to offer a variety of workshops in the MakerLab this semester in support of our pre-service teachers — as well as anyone in our UC community interested in making. As we did in fall, the library … Continue reading


Reporting

A collection of annual reporting information for CECH Library.

See our latest annual report reflecting on 2022-2023 school year!

CECH Library Annual Highlights, AY24

Please enjoy this Microsoft Sway presentation of CECH Library’s key data points and proud achievements from academic year 2023-24. As always, feel free to reach out directly with any feedback, ideas, or questions. On a personal note, I couldn’t be … Continue reading

CECH Library Annual Highlights, AY23

The CECH Library is proud to present highlights and key data points from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 via the following Microsoft Sway presentation. It has been our pleasure to serve and collaborate with the best college at … Continue reading