The individual or institution borrowing the material is responsible only for return postage. The resources include many current curriculum guides, atlases, and fiction. A complete listing is available at their Website. Of special note is their collection of French language instruction books, acquired in Cameroon in 1996. K-12 educators, community and undergraduate college educators, and the provision of media through the African Media Center.
Lending is restricted to the local area.
Sponsors Annual Summer Institute on Africa for educators. Also coordinates classroom visits by international students and returned Peace Corps volunteers, and observances of events such as World Food Day. Has a rich collection of material about Africa, including an African Teaching Basket, numerous videos and printed resources. Materials are available for rental throughout Ohio by contacting the office. The Joint Center cooperates with other Title VI Centers on each campus to develop innovative comparative projects.