Board Policy 330 - Library Materials

Selection of School Library Media Center Materials

The professionally trained Library Media Specialists (LMS) are responsible for the selection of library

media center materials. In selecting materials and information for the school library media center, the LMS will research, evaluate and/or consult:

• Existing collection

• Curriculum needs

• Current issues and events

• Best practices

• Emerging technologies

• Professionally prepared selection aids

• Specific recommendations from staff, students and the community

Materials will further be evaluated based on the following aspects:

• Readability

• Popular appeal

• Accuracy

• Authoritativeness

• Balance

• Grade-level appropriateness

• Quality of presentation

Materials shall not be excluded solely because of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including sex-based stereotypes, gender identity, or transgender status), marital status, pregnancy, disability handicap, sexual orientation, political affiliation, genetic information, arrest or conviction record, military service, religious views or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law of the writer or user. Final decisions on all purchases will be with the LMS, in conjunction with administration, if appropriate.