What does the Nutrition Education Loan Library contain?

The Nutrition Education Loan Library contains a collection of over 700 resources for staff development and the instruction of children, youth and parents. Resources in the Loan Library include curriculum guides, videotapes, software, games, books, puppets, special education materials, food service materials and other resources of interest to child care and school staff. Resources are added on a continuing basis as funds allow. Search the Loan Library.

What is the purpose of the Loan Library?

The Nutrition Education Loan Library provides low-cost, ready access to nutrition education materials which can be used for student instruction, staff training, parent education and program planning. The Loan Library also allows child care center and school staff to preview materials prior to purchase.

Who can use the Nutrition Education Loan Library?

The resources in the Nutrition Education Loan Library are available for loan in Illinois to:

• Child Care Center Staff
• Family Child Care Home Sponsors
• Teachers (preschool to high school)
• School Food Service Staff
• School Nurses

Please Note: Materials will not be shipped to a home address. They will only be shipped to Illinois K-12 schools, day care centers or to family child care home sponsors.

How long can I keep loan materials?

All items are on loan for a two week period, with the exception of the Body Walk materials which have a four week period.

How many materials can I check out at one time?

Five, is the limit. However, once the initial five items have been returned, you may check out five more.

What if I need help locating nutrition education materials to fit my needs?

Click on the Nutrition Education Loan Library button to view the catalog. A search feature will allow you to locate suitable materials according to your audience, format and nutrition topic needs.

How much does it cost to borrow materials?

The only cost of borrowing materials is the amount of postage required for insuring and mailing materials back to the loan library. There is one exception: the Bodywalk materials will be shipped with a return shipment label enclosed to cover the cost of insuring and mailing the materials back.

Where is the Nutrition Education Loan Library located?

The address for the Nutrition Education Loan Library is:

Illinois State Board of Education

 

Nutrition Education Loan Library

100 North First Street (C-021)

Springfield, Illinois 62777-0001

 

Phone number: 800-545-7892 (in Illinois) or 217-782-2491

 

Fax: 217-524-6124

E-mail: Contact the Nutrition Education Loan Library at lblough@isbe.net