selection Policy
how materials are selected for the media center
The following questions will be considered when evaluating materials for purchase:
• Does the material support state and district
content standards?
• Will the material appeal to student interests?
• Has the material been recommended by one or
more reputable professional selection tools or
sources?
• Is the material’s content clear, concise, and
comprehensible?
• Does the material contribute to ensuring the
collection will have representation of diverse
cultures, experiences, interests, and points of
view?
• Is the material’s content accessible for diverse
learners?
These criteria are in alignment with the Montgomery County Public Schools selection policy for library materials. Access MCPS Regulation IIB-RA, Evaluation and Selection of Instructional Materials and Library Books, here.