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2310 - Library Media Centers Policy
INSTRUCTION
Library Media Centers
Each school shall be provided with a variety of books and other learning resource materials to meet the unique needs of the students. Materials purchased to meet the unique needs of students include materials written in languages other than English. A library/media center will be used to support and extend the classroom program of instruction. Print and non-print materials, audio-visual equipment and supplies, and other instructional aids will be catalogued in a manner that will enable such materials, equipment, and supplies to be accessible to students and teachers throughout the school year. Each center will be appropriately staffed to assist teachers and students in the use of the collection as well as in the production of teacher and/or student developed materials and shall be so arranged as to encourage individualized and group learning through a wide variety of experiences. Library/media staff will assist students and teachers in securing materials from other sources.
The superintendent shall establish procedures for the selection of materials. Citizens who wish to express a concern about specific material included in the collection may do so according to district policy and procedure.
Cross References:
Board Policy 2120 Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials
Legal References:
RCW 28A.320.240 School Library Media Programs—Stocking of libraries—Teacher--Librarians
WAC 392-204-020 School library media program
Adoption Date: November 10, 2015