What is the OCDE Professional Library?
The Library was established to meet the information needs of the county office consultants, OC districts, and OC teachers. Much of the collection was drawn from the various departments here and organized for quick access. The Library is in its early stages and will be looking to its customers for suggestions on how to improve.

What are the Library hours?
The Library is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm. The phone number is (714) 966-4208.

What if I have a question and you are closed?
You can call and leave a message, send an email to Richard_Moore@ocde.k12.ca.us, or log on to: http://www.ocde.k12.ca.us/infolit and click on Ask a Librarian.

What kinds of questions do you get?
Usually curriculum related questions, such as, "What resources are available on-line for ELD teachers?" or, "I would like to order a good book on assessment strategies. Can you recommend one?" When a search yields information that seems to be of general interest, a link to that information is added to the InfoLit website.

There are also general questions from a variety of sources, such as folks interested in becoming teachers asking about the process, schools looking for fund-raising ideas, homeschoolers asking about resources, questions relating to the Learning Resources Display Center (LRDC), and schools looking for updates on school library materials funding.

Who may use the library? Can I check out materials?
Anyone with an interest in education may visit and browse the collection and use materials on-site. Some materials are available for checkout, though most are kept here for use within OCDE. As we grow we expect to add more materials for circulation.

What is the status of School Library Materials funding?
The funding for 2003-2004 was finally released in April, 2004. Information about it may be obtained here: http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/ca/libraryprograms.asp: Letters & Notices / Apportionment Schedules. As of May, 2004, the School Library Materials fund is still alive. The Governor's Budget proposal in January has maintained the line item with a balance of for the 2004-2005 school year. Negotiations will resume over the budget with new numbers in the Governor's May Budget Revise, but no final decision is expected before late summer.

May I suggest a book or journal for the Library to purchase?
Absolutely. Email the library at: Richard_Moore@ocde.k12.ca.us, or log on to: http://www.ocde.k12.ca.us/infolit and click on ......... {Ask a Librarian}

How can I access the Library's electronic resources from home?
Log on to: http://library.ocde.k12.ca.usand browse from there.

Richard K. Moore, Librarian
Orange County Department of Education
200 Kalmus Drive, B-1027
P.O. Box 9050
Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050
(714) 966-4208 (B-1027)
(714) 434-0231 (fax)
Richard_Moore@ocde.k12.ca.us
http://www.ocde.k12.ca.us/library