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Section I: Instructional Program
Policy Title: Library Materials Selection and Adoption
Policy Code: IJL
Lead Department: Academic Excellence
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Introduction
The school library program, an integral part of the total
District curriculum, is the vehicle that provides opportunities
for students to master information literacy skills and develop
a lifelong interest in reading and learning. Every student
must have access to a thoughtfully selected, integrated library
collection that reflects the curriculum and the diverse needs
of the school community.
Selection Objectives
School library materials will be selected to support and enrich
a site’s educational program. Materials will serve the
breadth and depth of the curriculum, the instructional needs
of the faculty, and the interests of the students. The obligations
of the District are to provide library materials that meet
the diversity needs of the District and reflect a wide range
of reading abilities.
Library materials are defined as all print, nonprint, and electronic resources (excluding textbooks and supplementary materials) used by students and teachers for the District’s educational goals.
Responsibility for selecting library materials
The professional library staff, with in-put from faculty,
parents, and students will select materials for school libraries.
In selecting materials for purchase for the school library,
the teacher-librarian will evaluate the existing collection,
the school’s curriculum, and needs of the school community.
School staff members, students, parents, and other school community members may request that certain materials be considered for either addition to or removal from the collection, in accordance with District policies and regulations.
Adopted: June 27, 2006
LEGAL REF.: A.R.S 15-362 Libraries; powers and duties
15-721 Common schools; course of study; textbooks
15-722 High schools; course of study; textbooks
CROSS REF: IJK - Library Programs; IJG - Intellectual Freedom;
ADF - Intercultural Proficiency
Replaces TUSD Policy # 6540 Library Book Selection