SUMMARY-HIGHLIGHTS
Media Services - COSER 514, 515, 516 and 517

Components:

• BOCES Professional Library Information Center (COSER 516)
• Media Resource Library* (videos, films, video disks) (COSER 516)
• BOCES Copy Center (Publicity, Printing, Graphic Design& Sign Making) (COSER 517)
• AV Equipment Repair Center (COSER 514)
• Laminating Services (COSER 515)
• Electronic Databases for K-12 (COSER 516)
• Library Automation Services * (COSER 516)

* Both the Media Resource Library and the Library Automation Services are offered in partnership with Southern Westchester BOCES and the Regional Information Center.

• Not just a Library but an interactive resource for your District.
• A Multi-Facet Information Service.
• Focus on all aspects of Curriculum, Administration and Instruction K-12.
• Over 14,000 books, professional videos, NYSED Teleconferences.
• 190 Professional and Academic Journals in Print.
• Onsite Access to online professional databases.
• Search Service offered for administrators, teachers, and student scholars.
• Extensive Interlibrary loan services.
• Offers training for librarians and teachers on research strategies, and Information Literacy.
• Over 440,000 ERIC Documents on-site.
• NY State Education Department Publications.
• Access to ERS Publications and ASCD Resources.
• A complete ready reference service.
• Our staff offers research guidance to teachers and administrators engaged in Masters level and Doctoral programs.
• Databases for schools may be purchased through SLS Membership and are subject to aid under COSER 516.

• Enriches the Instructional Program K-12 through 10,000 recommended educational videos for use across all content areas.
• All Multi-Media resources purchased for use in our districts strive to support the NY State Learning Standards, the National Information Literacy Standards and the ISTE Technology Standards for Students.
• All Resources may be requested through the Internet via the WebMax, phone, fax or through the courier.
• New Video Streaming Resources available with Membership.
• Collection is maintained at Southern Westchester BOCES, but the Professional Library Information Center staff at Putnam/NW BOCES will assist districts in Putnam/Northern Westchester with questions or suggestions for future video and multi-media purchases.

• Handouts, Brochures, Catalogs, Curriculum Guides.
• Newsletters, Literary Magazines, Play Performance.
• Signs for your campus and instructional program.
• Laminating Services for all district