Children's Literature & Equity Resource Center (CLERC)
Mission
The COCC Barber Library Children's Literature & Equity Resource Center (CLERC) is a dynamic collection of equity-focused, resilience-building, and culturally responsive children’s literature reflecting the rich diversity of world experiences and cultures. The CLERC collection and reading room support Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Education students and courses as well as other COCC programs, providing resources to educators, students and community members throughout the Central Oregon region.
CLERC's mission is informed by Oregon's Higher Education Coordinating Commission 2014 Oregon Equity Lens document.
Collection
Items selected for the CLERC collection will deeply interpret and reflect the center's mission. See the CLERC Collection Development Policy.
The search bar above will match titles, authors, subjects, and awards too! Below are some examples of results for national awards. Additionally, try searching for Awards that Celebrate Diversity in Children's Literature.
See the CLERC Topics Guide for title recommendations on specific topics like loss, emotions, community, self care, and more.
The Foreign Language Guide lists books in specific languages: Spanish, French, German, Italian, or Chinese.
The CLERC Kits page lists STEM Hub and story kits available for checkout.
Location
CLERC is located on the first floor of Barber Library, south of the Rotunda. The center includes the collection of children's literature, plus spaces for instruction, reading, and group study.
Events
Barber Library and Early Childhood Education host book readings and other CLERC events open to the COCC and broader Central Oregon communities. See the CLERC Event Policy.
Reservations
COCC instructors and other educational organizations with interest in CLERC may reserve the space for class use. Please read the CLERC Reservation Policy before placing a request.
Staff can make reservations using 25Live (Web Viewer). Requests will be received and confirmed through Campus Services. If you need further assistance, contact Mary Beth Hamilton, Circulation Coordinator.
Support CLERC
Donate Books
For gifts of four items or less, fill out the Library Gift Donor Form (PDF) and bring it with your item(s) to the Circulation Desk.
For gifts of five items or more, please fill out the Donation Inquiry Form online before bringing your items to Barber Library. The Collection Development & Acquisitions Librarian will contact you after reviewing your submission.
Donate Financially
Your monetary donations will help us purchase new materials for CLERC!
Make checks out to "COCC Foundation" and please include a memo for CLERC. For online contributions, go to COCC Foundation Online Donations. Make sure to note CLERC where asked to note the gift "in honor or memory of."
Policies
- CLERC Advisory Committee
- CLERC Collection Development Policy
- Event Policy: Book Talks, Author Presentations, and Readings in CLERC
- Reservation Policy: Class Sessions and Meetings in CLERC
Questions
Contact Cat Finney to ask about...
- Recommendations for new titles to add to CLERC
- Financial or book donations
- CLERC policies and collections
Contact Mary Beth Hamilton to ask about scheduling the CLERC classroom for instructional use.
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