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PURPOSE
The purpose of this library materials selection policy is to provide guidelines for the selection and review of print, non-print, and digital resources, philosophy, and goals of ERV.
The term “digital resources” refers to those that are selected for use specifically; online services subscribed to annually, or designated curriculum-based sites on the World Wide Web. Library Media Services does not control material that may be available from other Internet sites, and use of the network is subject to the ERV Acceptable Use Policy.
Students must have a current signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in order to use the library and technology center computers to access the Internet.
RESPONSIBILITY
The responsibility for the selection of all library media materials is delegated to the professional library media specialist in conjunction where appropriate with the Deputy Head and Head of School.
The selection process is a collaborative effort involving administrators, teachers, students, and library media specialists.
OBJECTIVES
ERV recognises that it is the primary objective of the library media program and library media and technology centers to implement, enrich, and support the education programs of the school.
It is the duty of ERV to provide a wide range of materials on all levels of difficulty, with a diversity of appeal and presentation of different points of view. Materials should represent the variety of cultures and languages represented at ERV in particular the bilingual nature of our school.
ERV will:
- Provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the students served.
- Provide materials in an appropriate and current format to effectively teach the curriculum.
- Provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
- Provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media
- Provide materials reflective of the pluralistic nature of a global society.
- Anticipate and meet needs through awareness of subjects of current interest.
- Provide materials that promote our vision of sustainability.
Additionally, the diverse needs of students should be taken into account when materials are being selected with an emphasis on ensuring that materials are free from bias and address student needs with respect to equity, race, poverty, gender communities, mental health, language, and technology.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Materials selected should support the curriculum and interests of students, staff, and families, taking into account the diverse interests, age levels, ability levels, learning styles, and emotional and social development levels. Materials should encourage appreciation for both informational and recreational reading, viewing, or listening.
General resources
In general, all learning resources shall be selected for their strengths, rather than rejected for their weaknesses.
In order to achieve the objectives of the library and technology centers, a combination of the following criteria is used as a guide in selection:
- Contribution and relevance to the curriculum and goals of the school
- Factual content is accurate, current, reliable, and authoritative
- Readability and accessibility to the intended audience
- High degree of user appeal
- Present content in an appropriate format and acceptable technical quality
- Literary style and/or artistic quality
- Quality and variety of formats with efforts to incorporate emerging technologies
- Treatment of subject that is clear, comprehensible, skillful, well-organised
- Timeliness or permanence
- Reflect current research and meet current standards of excellence
- Durable and attractive construction
- The value of each work will be examined as a whole, transcending individual words, phrases, illustrations, or incidents
- Materials should represent various viewpoints on controversial issues
- Reputation or significance of author, producer, editor, or publisher
- Favorable reviews found in standard selection resources
Non-Print Resources
Non-print resources include but are not limited to, DVDs, On Demand videos, online databases, ebooks, audio recordings, computer software, graphics, maps/globes, learning kits, games, and archival materials that support the established learning goals of ERV.
Previously stated criteria for selection should be applied with some additional considerations:
Gift materials will be evaluated by the same standards and criteria published in this policy.
The purpose of this library materials selection policy is to provide guidelines for the selection and review of print, non-print, and digital resources, philosophy, and goals of ERV.
The term “digital resources” refers to those that are selected for use specifically; online services subscribed to annually, or designated curriculum-based sites on the World Wide Web. Library Media Services does not control material that may be available from other Internet sites, and use of the network is subject to the ERV Acceptable Use Policy.
Students must have a current signed Acceptable Use Policy on file in order to use the library and technology center computers to access the Internet.
RESPONSIBILITY
The responsibility for the selection of all library media materials is delegated to the professional library media specialist in conjunction where appropriate with the Deputy Head and Head of School.
The selection process is a collaborative effort involving administrators, teachers, students, and library media specialists.
OBJECTIVES
ERV recognises that it is the primary objective of the library media program and library media and technology centers to implement, enrich, and support the education programs of the school.
It is the duty of ERV to provide a wide range of materials on all levels of difficulty, with a diversity of appeal and presentation of different points of view. Materials should represent the variety of cultures and languages represented at ERV in particular the bilingual nature of our school.
ERV will:
- Provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the students served.
- Provide materials in an appropriate and current format to effectively teach the curriculum.
- Provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
- Provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media
- Provide materials reflective of the pluralistic nature of a global society.
- Anticipate and meet needs through awareness of subjects of current interest.
- Provide materials that promote our vision of sustainability.
Additionally, the diverse needs of students should be taken into account when materials are being selected with an emphasis on ensuring that materials are free from bias and address student needs with respect to equity, race, poverty, gender communities, mental health, language, and technology.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Materials selected should support the curriculum and interests of students, staff, and families, taking into account the diverse interests, age levels, ability levels, learning styles, and emotional and social development levels. Materials should encourage appreciation for both informational and recreational reading, viewing, or listening.
General resources
In general, all learning resources shall be selected for their strengths, rather than rejected for their weaknesses.
In order to achieve the objectives of the library and technology centers, a combination of the following criteria is used as a guide in selection:
- Contribution and relevance to the curriculum and goals of the school
- Factual content is accurate, current, reliable, and authoritative
- Readability and accessibility to the intended audience
- High degree of user appeal
- Present content in an appropriate format and acceptable technical quality
- Literary style and/or artistic quality
- Quality and variety of formats with efforts to incorporate emerging technologies
- Treatment of subject that is clear, comprehensible, skillful, well-organised
- Timeliness or permanence
- Reflect current research and meet current standards of excellence
- Durable and attractive construction
- The value of each work will be examined as a whole, transcending individual words, phrases, illustrations, or incidents
- Materials should represent various viewpoints on controversial issues
- Reputation or significance of author, producer, editor, or publisher
- Favorable reviews found in standard selection resources
Non-Print Resources
Non-print resources include but are not limited to, DVDs, On Demand videos, online databases, ebooks, audio recordings, computer software, graphics, maps/globes, learning kits, games, and archival materials that support the established learning goals of ERV.
Previously stated criteria for selection should be applied with some additional considerations:
Gift materials will be evaluated by the same standards and criteria published in this policy.
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