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  • An informational graphic for the Learning Resource Center Network featuring the "LRC Central" logo on the left and a color-coded regional map of New Jersey in the center. The map divides the state into Northern, Central, and Southern service regions. To the right of the map, four labeled callout boxes list the site names and addresses for the North Satellite, LRC-North, LRC-Central, and LRC-South locations.

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LRC-Central

The Learning Resource Center-Central (LRC-Central) is an NJDOE, Office of Special Education project that promotes inclusive education by proactively addressing the needs of all learners. We support inclusive education by providing materials and resources to support students with disabilities, helping them succeed and achieve in the least restrictive environment. 

CONTACT: Aysha Ahmad | Education Planner | Aysha.ahmad@doe.nj.gov 

HOURS: 8:00 am-4:00 pm Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Closed Thursdays and state holidays.

Regions served: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset & Union Counties

200 River View Plaza. 1st Floor | Trenton, NJ 08611 | 609-376-3955

Directions to LRC Central

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LRC-Central Membership

A free annual membership to LRC-Central is available to parents, educators, pre-service educators, and those serving students with disabilities. 

Membership provides access to LRC-Central services, including our production center, lending library, and digital resources.

Please note: LRC members must be at least 18 years of age. Membership expires 12 months from the date of issue. Membership is only valid for the individual completing the form; you may not submit membership requests on behalf of other individuals (friends, relatives, coworkers, etc.). Members agree to be contacted via email and to adhere to all LRC policies.

All members will be asked to sign in with their membership number upon entering LRC-Central.

LRC Membership Application

Two smiling women stand inside a brightly lit room with large windows overlooking trees. They are looking at a display rack of large laminated educational charts and posters, with one woman carrying a blue tote bag over her shoulder.

Production Services

The LRC-Central Production Center is an on-site collaborative work space where members can create educational materials for their students and classrooms. Services include die-cut machines, lamination, color poster printing, binding, and public computers.

Funded by the NJDOE, Office of Special Education, LRC members are provided with a $25 daily credit to use in the production center. 
Production services are for educational materials only.

LRC-Central Production Sheet

LRC-Central Die Cut Catalog

LRC-Central Online Orders 

To place online orders, please send an email to LRCCentral.order@doe.nj.gov

Please include your membership number in the email and be as specific as possible.

  • For instance, if you order posters, please specify the size of the poster (24x36 or 18x24) and whether you would like it laminated. 
  • Please do not include links, please download the document and attached the file to the email.
  • There is a limit of three (3) orders per week. Please do not place multiple orders in one day.
A promotional image overlaying a sign-in screen onto a background grid of various book covers. A blue banner at the top reads "100s of E-BOOKS & AUDIOBOOKS." In the center, a tablet shows a MackinVIA login portal for the "Learning Resource Center - Central" with fields for User ID and Password. A blue banner at the bottom prompts, "Just sign in with your LRC number & last name."

Get Instant Access to eBooks and Audiobooks with MackinVIA.

Did you know that LRC-Central members get instant access to our library of e-books and audiobooks via MackinVIA?

Just log in with your LRC-Central member number and password (use your last name as a default).

Learn More about LRC-Central MackinVIA

 

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Access your patron account and browse LRC-Central library resources with our Alexandria Researcher.

We offer a collection of PreK-21 educational materials, professional books, and resources for LRC-Central members to borrow. Search by title, subject, author, medium, or content area.

Just log in with your LRC-Central member number and password (use your last name as a default).

How to Use the Researcher

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Visit the New Jersey Department of Education and NJDOE Office of Special Education websites to explore additional training, resources, and engagement opportunities.

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