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Table of Contents
Access
Budget
Challenged Materials
Circulation
Public Relations
Record Keeping
Selection of Materials
Appendixes:
A. Acceptable Use Policy and Consent Form
B. American Library Association (ALA) Freedom To Read Statement
C. ALA Library Bill of Rights
Access
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I. Statement of Policy
Students and parents of students currently attending school may have access to library facilities, personnel, and resources during the school hours of operation. Faculty and staff currently working at a campus may have access to the library and its resources. Students may have access to the library outside the regular hours of the school day as defined by the administration.
The librarian will uphold the Library Bill of Rights to provide users with as much as can be made available with school resources (see the Library Bill of Rights statement, Appendix C). The librarian must also follow district guidelines for the use of library resources.
It is the responsibility of the parent to decide what materials his/her own child can or cannot use. It is the parents’ responsibility to inform their child of their wishes. (See Freedom to Read statement following this section.)
II. General Access
A. During school hours, students need a pass to come to the library unless they are attending with their class. Before and after school, students may come to the library without a pass.
B. Students will follow the district code of conduct while using any of the campus facilities at all times.
III. Non-print Materials
A. CD-ROMS, Internet databases, and other forms of non-print material are available to students as needed. If demand is high, time-limits may be enforced to allow access to as many students as possible. Use of the Internet is provided to those with signed, current Acceptable Use Policy forms on file.
B. Videos, audiocassettes, or CDs are available for student use. The length of checkout times may vary for these materials. (See Circulation section)
IV. Use of Internet
The use of the Internet is available to all students for academic purposes during library operation hours, if a current signed Acceptable Use Policy form is on file. (See Acceptable Use Form included in this appendix.) The district code of conduct and the Acceptable Use Policy must be followed while using the Internet on school property. Violations of policy will result in revoked privileges.
V. Individual choice
Students and users of the library are encouraged to choose materials that fit their needs and interests. Instruction is available to help students learn how to make good choices in different situations.
It is not up to the librarian to choose materials for users unless requested to do so.
VI. Copyright
A. Librarians, teachers, staff, and students must follow district policies and legal guidelines concerning copyright and fair use laws. (See additional information at the end of this section.)
B. Materials must not be copied for a teacher’s own gain or profit. Copyrighted materials must not be copied without being sure of the legality of copying or without permission from the copyright holder.
C. Fair Use
There are some instances in which the copying of copyrighted material is allowed. These exemptions are included in 17 (United States Code) 106, section 107:
“…, the fair use of a copyrighted work, including such use by reproduction in copies or phonorecords or by any other means specified by that section, for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching (including multiple copies for classroom use), scholarship, or research, is not an infringement of copyright. In determining whether the use made of a work in any particular case is a fair use, the factors to be considered shall include—
1. the purpose and character of the use, including whether such use is of a commercial nature, or is for nonprofit educational purposes;
2. the nature of the copyrighted work;
3. the amount and substantiality of the portion used in relation the the copyrighted work as a whole; and
4. the effect of the use upon the potential market for or value of the copyrighted work.”
D. Copying from books and Periodicals
Copies can be made if Fair Use standards are met. Copying of materials should not substitute for the purchase of those materials or be repeated by the same teacher from term to term.
No charges to students can be more than the actual cost of the photocopying.
E. Video and Television
1. Librarians/Teachers may show purchased, rented, or borrowed videotapes in the classroom only if it is for curriculum-supported, face-to-face teaching activities.
2. Librarians/Teachers may not show purchased, rented, or borrowed videotapes for entertainment, rewards, inclement weather, testing, filler, or non-instructional purposes.
3. Ask your librarian or see district or state manuals for guidelines about off-air television recordings and their uses.
F. Internet and Digital Information
Making copies of copyrighted works, creating derivative works, and distributing or displaying copyrighted works over a network must be applied to fair use guidelines. (See above.)
Material from a web site may not be posted to another web site without permission of the creator or copyright holder.
Material collected from Internet may not be compiled into a new work.
Copyrighted materials may not be scanned for a school publication, multimedia work, or web page without permission of copyright holder.
G. Audiovisual and Electronic Software
Any audio and/or visual materials may not be reproduced without the permission of the copyright holder.
Computer software may not be loaded on more than one computer at a time or a network without the purchase of a multiple user or network license.
See district guidelines for more complete definitions of rules and restrictions.
For more information on Copyright Visit the following web sites:
Conference on Fair Use (U. S. Patent and Trademark Office)
Copyright for Educators (Internet School Library Media Center)
Copyright Workshop from Cyberbee.com
U.S. Copyright Office Homepage
University of Illinois Guidelines for Classroom Copying of Copyrighted Materials
University of Texas Crash Course in Copyright
10 Big Myths about Copyright Explained
Budget Policy
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I. Operating Budget:
To meet acceptable standards, the library shall receive a minimum of one (1%) percent of the school’s instructional budget amount. To meet exemplary standards, the library shall receive three (3%) percent or more of the school's instructional budget amount. The amount must be sufficient to acquire materials, equipment, and supplies each year to support the library programs. Supplies include materials needed to repair damaged books and equipment, materials for cataloging and circulation, and materials such as posters and bookmarks to promote reading. Materials include books, films, filmstrips, slides, audiotapes, videotapes, and computer software to maintain a balanced collection that supports the school’s curriculum. Equipment includes audio-visual equipment, computer equipment, and library furnishings.
II. Additional Funds
Additional funds will be provided to replace materials that are worn, dated, or lost, as well as specialized materials for special programs. The operating budget should average $23 per student for elementary schools; $25 per student for middle schools; and $32 per student for high schools.
III. Periodical subscriptions
Libraries should subscribe to periodicals for both student and faculty use. Elementary libraries will maintain and minimum or 25 subscriptions; middle school libraries, a minimum or 50 subscriptions; and high school libraries, a minimum or 75 subscriptions. In addition, the library should provide at least one local and one state or national news source and a minimum of one database. Database subscriptions that include periodicals may be considered as part of the requirements.
Challenged Materials
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I. Statement of Policy
Any resident or employee of the school district may formally challenge learning resources used in the district’s educational program on the basis of appropriateness. This procedure is for the purpose of considering the opinions of those persons in the schools and the community who are not directly involved in the selection process.
II. Request for Informal Reconsideration
The school receiving a complaint regarding a learning resource shall try to resolve the issue informally.
A. The principal or other appropriate staff shall explain to the questioner the school’s selection procedure, criteria, and qualifications of those persons selecting the resource.
B. The principal or other appropriate staff shall explain the particular place the questioned resource occupies in the education program, its intended educational usefulness, and additional information regarding its use, or refer the party to someone who can identify and explain the use of the resource.
C. If the questioner wishes to file a formal challenge, a copy of the district Selection of Learning Resources policy and a Request for Reconsideration of Learning Resources form shall be handed or mailed to the party concerned by the principal.
III. Request for Formal Reconsideration
A. Preliminary Procedures
1. Each school will keep on hand and make available Request for Reconsideration of Learning Resources forms. All formal objections to learning resources must be made on these forms.
2. The Request for Reconsideration of Learning Resources form shall be signed by the questioner and filed with the principal or someone so designated by the principal.
3. The district superintendent and the library media specialist shall be informed of the formal complaint received.
4. The request for reconsideration shall be referred to a reconsideration committee at the school level for reevaluation of the resource.
B. The Reconsideration Committee
1. Upon receipt of a request for formal reconsideration of a learning resource, the principal shall:
a. Appoint a reconsideration committee including the following membership as appropriate:
One member of the district staff chosen by the district superintendent;
One member of the school teaching staff chosen by the school staff;
The library media specialist;
One member of the school site-based committee chosen by the site-based committee;
Two students chosen by the student body.
b. Name a chairman of the reconsideration committee.
c. Arrange for a reconsideration committee meeting within 10 working days after the complaint is received.
2. The reconsideration committee may choose to consult district support staff and/or community persons with related professional knowledge.
3. The reconsideration committee shall review the challenged resource and judge whether it conforms to the principles of selection outlined in the district’s Selection of Learning Resources policy.
C. Resolution
1. The reconsideration committee shall:
a. Examine the challenged resource;
b. Determine professional acceptance by reading critical reviews of the resource;
c. Weigh values and faults and form opinions based on the material as a whole rather than on passages or sections taken out of context;
d. Discuss the challenged resource in the context of the educational program;
e. Discuss the challenged item with the individual questioner when appropriate;
f. Prepare a written report.
2. The written report shall be discussed with the individual questioner if requested.
3. The written report shall be retained by the school principal, with copies forwarded to the district superintendent. A minority report also may be filed.
4. Written reports, once filed, are confidential and available for examination by trustees and appropriate officials only.
5. The decision of the reconsideration committee is binding for the individual school.
6. Notwithstanding any procedure outlined in this policy, the questioner shall have the right to appeal any decision of the reconsideration committee to the Board of Trustees as the final review panel.
D. Guiding Principles
1. Any resident or employee of the school district may raise objection to learning resources used in a school’s educational program, despite the fact that the individuals selecting such resources were duly qualified to make the selection, followed the proper procedure, and observed the criteria for selecting learning resources.
2. The principal should review the selection and objection rules with the teaching staff at least annually. The staff should be reminded that the right to object to learning resources is one granted by policies enacted by the Board of Trustees.
3. No parent has the right to determine reading, viewing, or listening matter for students other than his or her own children.
4. Poolville I.S.D. supports the Library Bill of Rights, adopted by the American Library Association. (A copy of the Library Bill of Rights is attached to this policy.) When learning resources are challenged, the principles of the freedom to read/listen/view must be defended as well.
5. Access to challenged material shall not be restricted during the reconsideration process.
6. The major criterion for the final decision is the appropriateness of the material for its intended educational use.
7. A decision to sustain a challenge shall not necessarily be interpreted as a judgment of irresponsibility by the professionals involved in the original selection and/or use of the material.
The school board of Poolville (Texas) I.S.D. has delegated the responsibility for selection and evaluation of library/educational resources to the school library media specialist/curriculum committee, and has established reconsideration procedures to address concerns about those resources.
Completion of this form is the first step in those procedures. You may request a printed form from the librarian. If you wish to request reconsideration of school or library resources, please return the completed form to the Library Media Specialist, Poolville I.S.D., 1001 Lone Star Road, Poolville, TX 76487.
Name ___________________________ Date ___________________________
Address ___________________________
City ___________________________ State ___________________________
Zip ___________________________
Phone ___________________________
Do you represent self? ________ Organization? ____________________________
1. Resource on which you are commenting:
____ Book ____ Textbook ____ Video ____ Display
____ Magazine ____ Library Program ____ Audio Recording
____ Newspaper ____ Electronic information/network (please specify)
____ Other ___________________________
Title ___________________________
Author/Producer ___________________________
2. What brought this resource to your attention?
3. Have you examined the entire resource?
4. What concerns you about the resource? (use other side or additional pages if necessary)
5. Are there resource(s) you suggest to provide additional information and/or other viewpoints on this topic?
Circulation Policy
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I. Statement of Policy
All students and staff are welcomed and encouraged to use the resources of the district libraries. These policies have been established to allow fair access to information for all members of the school district.
II. Patrons
A. Elementary students are enrolled in Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. Junior high students are enrolled in 6th through 8th grade. High School students are enrolled in 9th through 12th grade. Parents may also check out materials if they have a child enrolled in the district.
B. Faculty and staff are defined as teachers, administrators, paraprofessionals, custodians, cafeteria workers, and any other employees of the school district.
III. Materials and Circulation/Loan Periods
A. Students may have checked out to their name no more than 2 items at any given time, unless permission is granted by the librarian for special purposes, i.e. research, teacher note.
B. Parents may also check out two items at a time.
C. Faculty and staff have no limitations on the number of items checked out.
D. The library has made arrangements to borrow materials from other nearby institutions, such as Weatherford College. All patrons may make arrangements to check out these materials with the librarian. The resource will be checked out following the same loan periods as in-house materials.
IV. Loan Periods
A. Books
K-1st students: 1 week (These students check out books that are kept in their homeroom.)
2-12th students: 2 weeks
Parents: 2 weeks
Faculty and Staff: Indefinite, unless otherwise indicated
B. Reference Materials
Students must utilize Reference Materials within the library. Faculty or staff may check out reference items for use within their classrooms for up to one week.
C. Reserve Items
The loan period for items on reserve shall be set by the faculty member who has placed the items on reserve. Generally this time period will be between 1-3 days.
D. Current Magazine Issues
Available for Overnight Check Out.
E. Back Issues of Magazines
All students: 3 days
Parents: 1 week
Faculty and Staff: 1 week
F. Audiobooks
Students may only check out one audiobook at a time.
Faculty and Parents may check out two audiobooks.
Loan periods will be the same as listed in Section IV above.
G. Videotapes
Faculty, staff and parents may check out videotapes as needed for a 3-day time period. Students may not check out videotapes.
H. Equipment
Students and parents may not check out audiovisual equipment without a note from a teacher. The equipment is to be used for school projects/purposes only. The checkout period shall be no longer than 3 days. A release form stating that the patron is responsible for the use of the equipment must be signed.
Faculty and Staff: AV equipment must be returned in good condition at the end of the term.
XII. Renewal of Materials
Items may be renewed twice for the same length of loan period, unless a hold has been placed on the item. The item normally must be physically present when rechecked.
XIII. Overdues
If an item is not returned to the library on time, it is considered to be overdue. When items are overdue, other patrons cannot use them. Therefore, it is important that all materials be returned to the library on time. Notices about overdue books will be sent to students in a timely manner.
If an item is not returned on time, fines may be charged.
XIV. Fine Charges
Patrons have a one-day grace period for overdue items, but the fine accrues from the second day until the item is returned.
Elementary students: No fine if returned in good condition
Junior High and High School $0.05/day
Secondary students and Parents: $0.05 / day
Faculty and Staff: No fines if returned
XV. Damaged and Lost Materials
When materials are damaged, they cannot be used by other patrons until repaired. Fees will be charged to pay for the repair or replacement of materials.
A. Damage fees (books only)
1. Torn page: $0.25 per tear
2. Pen marking: $0.10 per mark
3. Loose page: $1.00 per page
Sometimes an item is damaged so badly that it cannot be repaired adequately for the use in the library. Therefore the item must be replaced, and the patron is charged for the full price of the item plus one dollar ($1.00) for processing costs.
B. Damage to equipment:
Fee will depend on the repair price of the equipment.
C. Other
The full price of the item will be charged in the following circumstances:
1. Front or back cover is missing or removed
2. Page(s) missing
3. Large sections (5 or more pages) are loose
4. Extensive marking in the book
5. Tape is broken (audiobooks and videotapes only)
6. Case is broken (audiobooks and videotapes only)
7. Water damage
8. Equipment that cannot be repaired for less than the cost of a comparable piece.
XVI. Lost Book Fees
If an item has not been returned to the library within one month of its due date, it will be considered lost. The patron will be charged the full price of the item, plus one dollar ($1.00) for processing costs. If the patron has paid for the item and the item is later returned to the library, the patron will receive a refund of the price of the item. However, the one dollar processing charge will be retained by the library.
XVII. Handling Fees And Fines
See Record Keeping Policies
XVII. Restriction of Library Privileges
Patrons who have not returned items or who have more than $1.00 in fines may not check out items from the library.
Public Relations
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I. Statement of Policy
Library public relations are a coordinated, continuous effort to communicate a positive image of the library. A well-rounded public relations program will promote the availability of the library’s resources, services, and programs. All public relations efforts should be an integral part of the library’s long-range plan; the public relations plan should be designed to target school demographics and take full advantage of promotional opportunities.
II. Objectives
The primary public relations objectives shall be as follows:
1. Recognize that excellent library services and a courteous well-trained staff that meet the needs of library patrons are the heart and soul of any public relations/marketing effort
2. Design and fund public relations program using various approaches to publicity with visually attractive print and electronic materials, signage, and graphics
3. Evaluate the image of library services, staff and programming.
4. Evaluate all polices and procedures in terms of effect on the school and the library’s public relations.
5. Use basic PR/marketing tools such as brochures, flyers, bookmarks, web pages, story times, displays and programs in the library
6. Use extensive approaches such as videocassettes, electronic bulletin boards, online catalog, newsletters, and speakers for community programs, posters, programs outside the library.
7. Evaluate school attitudes and determine needs.
8. Allow time/funds for staff to join local service organizations and to attend conventions and other activities (Chamber of Commerce, ALA and TLA conventions, regional activities, etc.)
9. Execute a program of action to earn understanding and acceptance.
10. Target special groups within the school for programs or services (ethnic populations, grade levels, etc.)
11. Proactive community involvement such as booths at fairs, local events
12. Conduct a survey of awareness of library services at least every 2 years
13. Inform the school of all library services offered and to explain to the administrators the library objectives, problems, plans, projects, standards, and accomplishments.
14. Promote and encourage active participation in the varied services offered by the library to students and teachers
III. Publicity Materials
Public relations is an administrative function and the Library Director shall be the official spokesperson for the library. All printed publicity, including materials to be used by the press, radio, and television, shall be approved by the Library Media Specialist and the Principal. Recognizing that public relations involve every person connected with the school, in addition to the library, staff members shall be informed and any voluntary staff trained to give courteous and efficient service to library patrons. Encourage volunteer staff to realize that he or she represents the library in every contact.
Record Keeping Policies
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I. Statement of Policy
It is the policy of this library to maintain and record accurate records that will adequately reflect the operations. The record keeping procedures should not be such that may interfere with the normal daily operations of this library but that the information attained would be necessary to meet the needs of its patrons more efficiently.
II. Objectives of Record keeping
It is the responsibility of the Library staff to maintain and record accurate records according to the procedures detailed in this document in the following areas:
Patrons and patron usage
Overdue fines and payments
Circulation records
Reference usage
Grants, gifts, and federal funds
Book orders
Programming usage
Computer usage
Lost materials
Discarded or weeded materials
III. Patrons and patron usage
Patrons will be grouped by both grade level and class. Each will be provided with an ID number for recording checkouts. Students may sign in upon entering the library and include their library number, grade and class unless they are entering as a class and accompanied by their teacher. The library staff will document usage by an entire class. This information will be compiled as needed for usage reports.
IV. Overdue fines and payments
Patrons will be notified in writing of any overdue books or fines they may have incurred. These notices are distributed as needed. A patron has a one-day grace period but the fine accrues from the second day until the item is returned. Paid fines will be noted in the circulation system. Payments for lost books will also be recorded in the system. In the case of a lost book the patron may be given a receipt that includes the name of the book, the cost, the date paid, and the library staff person who collected the money. In cases where the book is later found, the patron will receive a full refund in the amount they paid. These records will be kept for five years. A monthly report of fines and payments collected can be derived from this record. These records are confidential and are not disclosed to any other party with the exception of a parent of a child under eighteen.
V. Circulation Records
The circulation of items will be recorded by their Dewey numbers during 2 representative months per year. During these designated months a tally system will record the books checked out. These statistics will be multiplied for annual statistics. Peak or low usage times should be noted and investigated. The librarian should continue to observe and be aware of the titles that circulate more frequently and those that rarely circulate. No records are kept regarding what titles are checked by a specific patron under their rights of privacy.
VI. Reference Usage
Reference usage will be gathered at representative time periods throughout a given school year. The results should be divided by the number of hours usage was recorded and multiplied by the number of hours the library is open per week. To translate this information for the annual report just multiply the weekly result by the number of weeks the library is open. Peak and low usage times should also be noted and investigated.
VII. Grants, Gifts and Federal Funds
Any monies that are attained through grants, gifts, or federally approved funds should be recorded and the records kept in the permanent records and reported yearly. All expenditures of these monies must be documented with written verification.
VIII. Book Orders
Copies of all book orders are kept for five years. Verification of the books that arrived should be indicated and any not included in the order should be placed as the priority on the next order. Orders may be placed one or more times per year.
IX. Programming Usage
Records are kept of the patrons attending any library-sponsored program. These records must include the grade level of the patron and the type of programming being presented. Sign in sheets may be helpful when applicable as well as other pertinent demographic information. A documented list of the programs offered is included the annual report and is part of the permanent record.
X. Computer Usage
All patrons using the computers may be required to sign in and include their name, date, grade level, and purpose for using the computer. Passes are required. This information may be gathered to be included in monthly and annual reports. These records are kept on file for two years.
XI. Lost Materials
Once an item has been designated as lost the record must continue to be a part of the collection for one year. After that year the item may be deleted from the collection if not found. Records these items will be noted in the circulation system. Records of payment for lost items by patrons are recorded in the circulation system. The number of lost items per year is a documented part of the annual report.
XII. Discarded Materials
Once an item has been discarded, it is noted in the circulation system. The number of discarded items is documented and is a part of the yearly report.
XIII. Permanent and Non-Permanent Records
All the records kept can be divided into two categories: Permanent and non-permanent.
A. Permanent:
Annual reports
Expenditures of Federal monies, grants or gifts
Annual Budget
B. Non-Permanent:
Patron usage report (3 years)
Fine Report (3 years)
Book orders (5 years)
Receipt Book (3 years)
Inventory Records (until superseded)
Executive Correspondence (1-5 years if no historical value)
Purchase Orders (3 years)
Selection of Materials
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I. Statement of Policy
The policy of the Poolville I.S.D. Board of Trustees is to provide a wide range of learning resources at varying levels of difficulty, with diversity of appeal and the presentation of different points of view to meet the needs of students and teachers.
II. Objectives of Selection
A. For the purposes of this statement of policy, the term “learning resources” will refer to any person(s) or any material (whether acquired or locally produced) with instructional content or function that is used for formal or informal teaching/learning purposes. Learning resources include textbooks, other books, supplementary reading and informational materials, charts, community resource people, agencies and organizations, dioramas, filmstrips, flash cards, games, globes, kits, machine-readable data files, maps, microfilms, models, motion pictures, periodicals, pictures, realia, slides, sound recordings, transparencies, videocassettes or DVDs.
B. The primary objective of learning resources is to support, enrich, and help implement the educational program of the school through the interaction of professional personnel and other members of the school community. It is the duty of professional staff to provide students with a wide range of materials at varying levels of difficulty, with diversity of appeal, and the presentation of different points of view.
C. To this end, the Poolville I.S.D. Board of Trustees affirms that it is the responsibility of its professional staff:
1. To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration the varied interests, abilities, learning styles, and maturity levels of the students served;
2. To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and societal standards;
3. To provide materials on various sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may have an opportunity to develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis and to make informed judgments in their daily lives;
4. To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and that contribute to our national heritage and the world community;
5. To place principle above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in the selection of materials of the highest quality in order to assure a comprehensive collection appropriate to the school community.
III. Responsibility for Selection of Learning Resources
A. The Board of Trustees delegates the responsibility for the selection of learning resources to the professional staff employed by the school system, and declares that selections made shall be held to have been made by the Poolville I.S.D. Board of Trustees.
B. While selection of learning resources involves many people (administrators, teachers, students, community persons, media center personnel) the responsibility for coordinating the selection of school learning resources and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the principal and professional personnel.
IV. Criteria for Selection of Learning Resources
A. The following criteria will be used as they apply:
1. Learning resources shall support and be consistent with the general educational goals of the state and the district and the aims and objectives of individual schools and specific courses.
2. Learning resources shall be chosen to enrich and support the curriculum and the personal needs of users.
3. Learning resources shall meet high standards of quality in:
artistic quality and/or literary style
authenticity
educational significance
factual content
physical format
presentation
readability
technical quality
4. Learning resources shall be appropriate for the subject area and for the age, emotional development, ability level, learning styles, and social development of the students for whom the materials are selected.
5. Learning resources shall be designed to provide a background of information that will motivate students and staff to examine their own attitudes and behavior; to comprehend their duties, responsibilities, rights and privileges as participating citizens in our society; and to make informed judgments in their daily lives.
6. Learning resources shall provide information on opposing sides of controversial issues so that users may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis.
B. The selection of learning resources on controversial issues will be directed toward maintaining a balanced collection representing various views.
Learning resources shall clarify historical and contemporary forces by presenting and analyzing intergroup tension and conflict objectively, placing emphasis on recognizing and understanding social and economic problems.
V. Procedures for Selection of Learning Resources
A. In selecting learning resources, professional personnel will evaluate available resources and curriculum needs and will consult reputable, professionally prepared aids to selection and other appropriate sources. Among sources to be consulted are:
1. Bibliographies (latest edition available, including supplements):
American Film & Video Association Evaluations
American Historical Fiction
Basic Book Collection for Elementary Grades
Basic Book Collection for Junior High Schools
The Best in Children’s Books
Booklist
Children and Books
Children’s Catalog
Elementary School Library Collection
European Historical Fiction and Biography
Guide to Sources in Educational Media
Junior High School Catalog
School Library Journal
Reference Books for School Libraries
Subject Guide to Children’s Books in Print
Subject Index to Books for Intermediate Grades
Subject Index to Books for Primary Grades
Westinghouse Learning Directory
and as a part of the vertical file index, other special bibliographies, many of which have been prepared by educational organizations for particular subject matter areas.
2. Current reviewing media:
AASA Science Books and Films
Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Horn Book
Kirkus Reviews
Booklist
Library Journal
AFVA Evaluations
School Library Journal
Other sources will be consulted as appropriate. Whenever possible, the actual resource will be examined.
B. Recommendations for purchase involve administrators, teachers, students, district personnel and community persons, as appropriate.
C. Gift materials shall be judged by the criteria outlined and shall be accepted or rejected by those criteria.
D. Selection is an ongoing process that should include the removal of materials no longer appropriate and the replacement of lost and worn materials still of educational value.