BISD Library Policies

BELLVILLE ISD LIBRARIES

The legal responsibility for selection of materials in the BISD libraries rest with the District Library Committee. Final selection responsibilities are delegated to the school library media specialists who know the scope of school curriculum and the diversity of the students in the schools for which the materials are provided. This selection shall be in accordance with the Procedures for Selection cited below.

The Committee subscribes in principle to the statements of policy on library philosophy as expressed in the American Library Association’s, Library Bill of Rights and Freedom to Read Statement, copies of which are appended to this policy.

ALA Links

Library Bill of Rights

Freedom to Read Statement

Freedom to View Statement

Code of Ethics of the American Library Association

Libraries: An American Value

Core Values of Librarianship

Instructional Resources EF (LOCAL)

EF(LOCAL).pdf

Instructional Resources EF (LEGAL)

EF(LEGAL).pdf

FORMAL RECONSIDERATION of MATERIALS

If an informal reconsideration of materials is requested, please contact the campus administrator to discuss any concerns. If a formal reconsideration of materials is called for, the form is accessible HERE. The Formal Reconsideration Form must be filled out completely and turned into the appropriate BISD campus; digital forms will not be accepted.

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