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WHICH helps describe the protocols and philosophies
under which your school library operates.
Centennial Library Mission
The mission of the NCSD #1 Library Media Specialists is to contribute to our District's strategic goals by supporting state standards with quality resources and instruction, integrating technology resources and equipment, effectively collaborating with teachers, administrators, and students, and promoting all forms of literacy for our students, staff, and community.
Centennial Library Vision
Fostering Journeys of Learning
Circulation Policy
Key Points
o The number of books students may have checked out at once is generally limited to six (6). Nevertheless, individual students may increase their limits by demonstrating responsible borrowing.
o Items can be checked out for 3 weeks, with renewals as requested.
o If a student has long overdue books or if they repeatedly damage library items, they may have their borrowing privileges suspended.
o At the end of the school year, a student's report card may be held in the office until all items borrowed are returned, replaced, or paid.
Administration Policy
Important Guidelines
Choice
It is library policy to allow all patrons free access to quality resources, not to limit students' choices by perceived reading ability. To that end, students are taught to locate and choose "Right Fit" books, learning how to determine for themselves which books best meet their interests.
Involvement
The library encourages parental involvement regarding what their students are reading. We invite guardians with questions or concerns to contact the librarian.
Here is a link from the School District regarding the updated Library Permissions.
CLICK THIS LINK FOR A HOW-TO GUIDE - SETTING LIBRARY PERMISSIONS
Reconsideration
If a patron or their guardian discovers an item they feel is inappropriate for the collection, they are encouraged to bring their concerns to the librarian's attention so that all stakeholders can work together to address the issue.
Following is a link describing district protocol for such situations: Resource Selection and Reconsideration
Recommendations
The library welcomes recommendations and requests. Such patron involvement ensures a vibrant collection. However, all recommended and requested materials must adhere to established selection requirements for quality educational resources. A Library Material Request form is available from the library.
Donations
The library welcomes donations. Nevertheless, whether money or materials, all donations must follow school and district policies for inclusion in funds and collections. The office or library can help with details.
Volunteering
The library welcomes volunteers. However, prospective volunteers must meet district and school requirements. Community members interested in volunteering can contact the office or the library.
Your Liberties in the Library
The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas, and that the following basic policies should guide their services.
I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.
II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or doctrinal disapproval.
III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide information and enlightenment.
IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment of free expression and free access to ideas.
V. A person’s right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views.
VI. Libraries which make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.
VII. All people, regardless of origin, age, background, or views, possess a right to privacy and confidentiality in their library use. Libraries should advocate for, educate about, and protect people’s privacy, safeguarding all library use data, including personally identifiable information.
Adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948; February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; January 29, 2019.
Inclusion of “age” reaffirmed January 23, 1996.
Although the Articles of the Library Bill of Rights are unambiguous statements of basic principles that should govern the service of all libraries, questions do arise concerning application of these principles to specific library practices. See the documents designated by the Intellectual Freedom Committee as Interpretations of the Library Bill of Rights.
"Library Bill of Rights", American Library Association, June 30, 2006.
http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill
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