The school library serves as a point of voluntary access to information, ideas, and as a learning laboratory for students as they acquire critical thinking skills. School librarians select materials in consultation with teachers using standard professional school library review sources to identify resources that are appropriate for the varied interests, abilities, learning styles, and maturity levels of the students served. Considering the diverse backgrounds and points of view represented in the pluralistic society served by the public school, individuals may occasionally object to materials available through the school library. Upon parental request, the school librarian will work with individual parents to guide their children to books and resources that align with their family values.