The section of the MRD used most often by teachers is the EMRC. Teachers are able to source from charts to reference guides, manuals, text books, audio visual aids equipment, video tapes, CDs, musical equipment and even surf the web from the EMRC. There is an itinerary too where schools or organizations can on request to the EMRC have items delivered.

Production of Media Resources

The production of education media resources continues to be one of the major roles of the Media Resource Department. The department's approach and methods to the production process have varied over the years. These changes became a necessary response to facilitate new developments in education.

The policy for production of educational media resources has always been (and continues to be) guided by syllabus content,discussion with teachers and curriculum officers. Curriculum officers are involved in the development of MRD coordinated multimedia products. Their invaluable contributions continue to guide various stages of the production process. Curriculum Officers editing and evaluation of prototypes is ongoing and we are appreciative of their efforts. The Senior Curriculum Officer is notified annually about the development of MRD multimedia projects. Reports on the status of these projects are supplied from the EMRC.

Itinerary Service

The MRD from inception provided schools across the island with an itinerary Service based on request made by schools. This is done &  

• Where schools are notified about old and newly acquired materials/equipment  by memo.
• MRC Itinerary Service supplies schools with materials.
• MRDO's deliver material to schools during their visits or
• Teachers visit the EMRC and collect materials.

Some of the recent activities of EMRC

• A data base was prepared to enhance  the operations of the itinerary service.  This has enabled more detailed reporting for officers to follow up schools in their  respective areas.
• The collection has been enhanced by the purchase of print and non print materials.
• An operational Loans policy was devised.
• Open days were held during the week of independence.
• Setting up displays at various events highlighting services offered.
• Teachers from year 1 ESEP were exposed to evaluation of software and websites as well as the development of interactive lessons (SRC)
• Assisting with the coordination of projects organized by the department especially setting up the schools' exhibition area at BMEX.
• The video and audio catalogue has been updated.
• Advising teachers in the use of educational media through workshops.
• Collection, sorting and evaluation of packages submitted by schools re: projects organized by the department.

Projections (EMRC)

• To commence the process of more efficiently dealing with loans and retrieval. Computerized check out of all materials through barcoding.
• Comprehensive weeding of print collection.
• Improved collection of indigenous multimedia.
• Distribution of CD's with interactive lessons prepared in SRC.
• Continued training of teachers in the development of interactive lessons.
• Training for EMRC personnel to meet the needs of a dynamic education system.