The following criteria will be considered when evaluating materials for purchase. 

The resource: 

• reflects different perspectives/viewpoints.

• connects to curriculum. 

• is accessible to diverse learning styles.

• appeals to student interests. 

• contains information that is current and accurate. 

This criteria was developed using the following resources: 

“Regulation IIB-RA: Evaluation and Selection of Instructional and Library Materials.” Board of Education. Montgomery County Public Schools. 9 Sept. 2024. https://ww2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/policy/pdf/iib-ra%20master.pdf

“Selection Criteria.” Selection & Reconsideration Policy Toolkit for Public, School, & Academic Libraries. American Library Association. Jan. 2018. https://www.ala.org/tools/

challengesupport/selectionpolicytoolkit/criteria.

For a detailed explanation of the MCPS Selection policy for materials, review Regulation IIB-RA Evaluation and Selection of Instructional and Library Materials.