Policies and Procedures

Selection Policy

Criteria for the Development of Library Media Center Materials

(USD 320 Board Policy Handbook - IFBD-R)

Collection Development

The Library media collection should be systematically developed to support the district's curricular objectives.  There shall be a balance in coverage of subjects, types of materials and variety of content.  All purchases will be made in accordance with Board policies.
 

Selection Criteria

The ultimate approval for the purchase of library/media materials shall be made by the building principal.  The library media specialist will recommend materials for purchase based upon the following criteria:

• The material supports the district's curriculum.
• The material represents various reading levels and presents different points of view and issues of the times.
• Materials shall include a wide variety of authors who represent different races, nationalities, political views or religions.
• The material is appropriate for the age of the child the collection is to serve and meets all Board policies.

Teacher's professional needs, advice, and recommendations will be solicited in the decision making process.

"It shall be the responsibility  of the media director and building principal to ensure that all materials purchased comply with the highest standard of educational and behavioral objectives set for this school district."

All materials will be evaluated before purchase, either through direct examination or by consulting reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection tools approved by the building principal.

Gifts

All gift materials must meet qualitative standards of selection as stated above.  Gift material will be acknowledged and credit given in the media center records.