Board Policies Regarding School Libraries

The District shall provide a wide range of instructional resources for students and faculty that present varying levels of difficulty, diversity of appeal, and a variety of points of view and learning purposes. 

• EF(Legal) - Instructional Resources (Selection Policy)

• EFB(Legal) - Instructional Resources: Library Materials

• EFB(Local) - Instructional Resources: Library Materials

• EFB(Exhibit) - Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials

• CI(Legal) - School Properties Disposal

• CI(Local) - School Properties Disposal

EF Local defines the roles of the professional staff in selecting resources to implement the district's educational program and establishes criteria for the selection of these resources. 

Castleberry ISD's Collection Development

• Library Book Selection Criteria

• Weeding the Collection

• The Collection Program

Other Professional Position Statements that influence Castleberry ISD's Philosophy of Service: 

As a fundamental component of college, career, and community readiness, the effective school library is defined by AASL:

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) supports the position that an effective school library has a certified school librarian at the helm, provides personalized learning environments, and offers equitable access to resources to ensure a well-rounded education for every student.

Feedback

Castleberry ISD strives to meet the needs of all stakeholders. Please use the Library Services Feedback Form to suggest ways in which the district can enhance library services.