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 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.
Collection Development
Other professional position statements that influence our 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.
Definition of an Effective School Library