Order Materials from HERC

Attention, teachers! Ready to load your classroom with engaging reads, hands-on learning, and just the right resources to keep your students curious and engaged? The HERC (Humboldt Educational Resource Center) is your go-to hub for all things literacy-rich and classroom-ready.

What You Can Request:

  • Curated bins of fiction and nonfiction—tailor them to your students’ interests or your instructional goals.
  • Class sets & mini sets—for full-class novels or small-but-mighty book clubs.
  • Print & digital research materials—perfect for projects and inquiry-based assignments.
  • Hands-on learning kits—turn your lessons into an experience!

Three Easy Ways to Order

  1. Digital Ordering Form: a one-stop link where you can request what you need and even set up recurring six-week rotations. It’s slick, simple, and always open.
    https://hcoe.org/herc-request
  2. Email: Send your request to herc@hcoe.org
    Make sure to include:
    • Your name
    • Your school site
    • What you’re requesting (grade, reading level range, how many students are in your class, number of books/tubs)
    • When you’d like to receive it
  3. Pick up the phone and give us a ring at (707) 445-7074. You’ll get a real live HERC team member on the line, ready to help with all your ordering needs.