Open Letter to Parents
Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program:
Access to Resources and Services in the School Library Media Program:
The Brevard School Board recognizes the school media center as “the center of the educational
The Brevard School Board recognizes the school media center as “the center of the educational
program of the school. It provides materials and services that meet academic, technical,
program of the school. It provides materials and services that meet academic, technical,
personal and social needs of the school community.” In meeting these needs, a broad range
personal and social needs of the school community.” In meeting these needs, a broad range
of materials is needed, including levels of difficulty and interest, as well as religious, ethnic
of materials is needed, including levels of difficulty and interest, as well as religious, ethnic
and cultural diversity. Libraries are forums for information and ideas, and, therefore,
and cultural diversity. Libraries are forums for information and ideas, and, therefore,
resources are provided for the interest and enlightenment of all students and teachers.
resources are provided for the interest and enlightenment of all students and teachers.
Because each family is different in their preferences, parents are encouraged to be involved
Because each family is different in their preferences, parents are encouraged to be involved
in their student’s book selection and reading materials. We encourage parents to review their
in their student’s book selection and reading materials. We encourage parents to review their
student’s selections and be an active part of their education by having open discussions
student’s selections and be an active part of their education by having open discussions
about the books.
about the books.
The books in the media center are available for all students, however, the Library Media
The books in the media center are available for all students, however, the Library Media
Specialist does not specifically recommend all titles to all students. You are welcome to come
Specialist does not specifically recommend all titles to all students. You are welcome to come
in and visit the school media center, browse the collection, and see the wonderful selections
in and visit the school media center, browse the collection, and see the wonderful selections
available for your student.
available for your student.