LIBRARY RESOURCES ARE SELECTED BASED ON THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL LIBRARIES (AASL) RECOMMENDED SELECTION CRITERIA.

STANDARDS

• • educational significance

  • contribution the subject matter makes to the curriculum and to the interests of the students

  • favorable reviews found in standard selection sources

  • favorable recommendations based on preview and examination of materials by professional personnel

  • reputation and significance of the author, producer, and published

  • validity, currency, and appropriateness of material*

  • contribution the material makes to breadth of representative viewpoints on controversial issues

  • high degree of potential user appeal

  • high artistic quality and/or literary style

  • quality and variety of format

  • value commensurate with cost and/or need

  • timeliness or permanence

  • integrity