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 * **IRC Catalog** provides access to the division’s audio-visual collection which contains almost 10,000 titles and nearly 12,000 copies of instructional media that support the curriculum. Media formats include video, audio, DVD, video laser disc, computer software, CD-ROM, art prints, sculpture, slides, sheet music, kits and, most recently, __digital streams__. Clients can reserve materials by using the online catalog twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; by emailing the IRC at irc@vbschools.com; or by calling the IRC (648-6140). Materials are delivered to schools and departments twice weekly. Teachers can also call and make arrangements to pick up materials that are needed between deliveries. ||
 * ****DiscoveryEd Streaming**** (DES) provides access to over 5,000 full videos as well as segmented clips, photos, clip art, articles, speeches, writing prompts, sounds, quizzes, assignments, lesson plans and professional development tutorials. DES provides the means to create and save original quizzes, assignments and writing prompts. Search by grade level, content area, or standard. Content may be streamed or downloaded for use in teacher and student presentations.

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