Media Services
Welcome to Central Rivers AEA Media Services! We’re excited to introduce our new online catalog, Insignia, making it easier than ever to explore and access our extensive collection of resources. From boxed book sets and audiobooks to VR headsets and the Starlab planetarium, we offer a wide variety of physical items to support learning and engagement in your classrooms. Additionally, don’t miss out on our robust digital resources, including PebbleGo, Gale, Britannica, BookFLIX, and SIRS, all designed to enhance teaching and learning. All our resources are just a click away and conveniently delivered to your school through our reliable van delivery service—be sure to check your route schedule. Discover how we can support your teaching and inspire your students!
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Physical Resources
In our Online Catalog, individuals may search & check out materials from our physical collection. These items are free to use for educators in Central Rivers’ service area and are delivered weekly during the school year.
Digital Resources
Check out the AEA statewide resources as well as content unique to Central Rivers AEA. Reach out to our media department for login credentials. View all of our digital resources.
Information Literacy
Additional resources for teachers and librarians regarding copyright information
Content Resources (Coming Soon)
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- Math Media Resources
- Science Media Resources
- Computer Science Media Resources
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Media Resources
- Social Studies Media Resources
- Early Childhood Media Resources
- English Language (EL) Media Resources
- Assistive Technology (AT) Media Resources
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Media Resources
Events
- Teacher Events
- Student Events
- Read Across Iowa – begins March 1, 2024
- Media Madness – begins March 2024
- Summer Reading
Statistical Information
School Library Program (Coming Soon)
Van Delivery
Central Rivers AEA provides weekly delivery to each public and accredited nonpublic building. Deliveries can include, among other things, Central Rivers AEA communications, Media Center resources, Creative Services printing, and inter-district correspondence.
Central Rivers AEA 2024-25 school year route delivery services & school calendars
Contact us
Phone: 641-844-2410 or toll-free at 800-735-7539
Email: Reservations@centralriversaea.org
Live chat: Found on the GetMedia Catalog page or on any Central Rivers AEA webpage. Please Select the Media Library Support department
Office Hours:
- Regular Hours 7:30 am – 4:30 pm Mon-Fri
- Summer Hours: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Mon-Thurs (closed on Fridays in June and July)