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About the SESA Library
The SESA Library supports all of the programs and grants housed at SESA, so it includes information on special education and disabilities. The library provides information and equipment (including assistive devices) to SESA staff and the school districts SESA serves so they may assist the students on their caseload; and to anyone in the state of Alaska so they may help individuals with special needs, or have an opportunity to develop a better understanding of special needs.
Access the library
The Anchorage library is generally open 8 am-4:30 pm, Monday-Friday, but it is best to call first (334-1301) if you wish to browse the collection. There is also a small branch library in the Fairbanks AARC office (hours vary, so call 456-2600).
News
Ebook Collection Now Available! You can search ebooks in the library catalog (use the term "ebook" to bring up a list). To check out ebooks or to read online, click here.. For the username and password, please contact Anne at
Find Information
SESA Library Catalog
SLED
WorldCat
ERIC (documents on education)
American Printing House for the Blind
About Borrowing
Anyone in the state of Alaska may borrow materials (there are times when priority of loan goes to those working with children on the SESA caseload)
Loans are generally for 30 days (local, either Anchorage or Fairbanks), or 60 days to the rest of Alaska, but it's possible to renew or extend loans. We can mail materials to you!
Click here to download library forms.
Special Collections
The Library has books, videos (VHS and DVD), software, assessments, sound recordings and equipment (assistive technology) available. We are ordering a collection of ebooks on autism; watch for an announcement.
AARC: The Alaska Autism Resource Center has a strong collection on autism spectrum disorders.
Dual Sensory Impairment: Materials written about dual-sensory impairment (impact of both vision and hearing loss) are rarely published, and SESA has a collection of materials on this topic.
Assistive technology devices to try include switches, communication devices, Braille materials, and others.
Special Topics
The library has almost 5,000 titles covering many special education topics. To help you get started, here is a list of bibliographies, pathfinders and other resources.
New Library Materials
New materials are listed here each month.
New Library Materials for April 2012
New Library Materials for March 2012
New Library Materials for February 2012
New Library Materials for December 2011
List of EBooks in the SESA Library
New Library Materials for November 2011
New Library Materials for October 2011
New Library Materials for September 2011, Part 2
New Library Materials for September 2011
New Library Materials for August 2011