Policies and Procedures

District LMC Program Goals

(USD 320 Board Handbook IFBD)

"The principle functions of the library media centers are to process and circulate materials and equipment through an orderly procedure and to provide reference and other services to students and faculty.  Media specialists should be committed to work toward excellence in providing students with resources so that they have the opportunity to achieve at their highest levels of performance.

The collection shall reflect the broad interests represented in the district curriculum, complemented by appropriate, educationally oriented enrichment materials in a variety of forms.  To meet recommended standards, the administration and board must support the development of a collection adequate to meet the curricular needs of the students.  Such collections should be large enough so that materials can be placed in classrooms for extended periods of time, should be designed to provide for personal growth and should be adequate for those engaged in independent study.

In keeping with Kansas State school recommendations, building principals and the superintendents of the district have the responsibility of leadership in providing a good library media program.  In order to establish a quality library media program, there must be necessary funds and facilities according to the standards set by the state board, there must be qualified library media specialists available to schools and there must be a schedule that will encourage the use of the library media center by students and teachers."