2021 Library Media Centers
LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS
The Library Media Centers will be used to support and extend the classroom program of instruction.
Their role is to assist students and staff in becoming effective users of ideas and information. Each center will be provided with a collection of print and non-print materials, instructional equipment and other materials to meet the unique needs of the students and staff.
The library media staff will assist students and teachers in securing a variety of resources which support student mastery of the Washington State Standards and the implementation of the district’s school improvement plan. Additionally, the teacher-librarian, through the school library media program, will collaborate as an instructional partner and information specialist to help all students meet the content goals in all subject areas, provide information, and technology literacy instruction. Print and non-print materials will be catalogued in a manner that will enable such materials, equipment, and supplies to be accessible to students and staff throughout the school year.
Each library media center will be appropriately staffed and equipped to assist staff and students in the use of the collection as well as in the development of teacher and/or student materials. Library Media Center staff will assist students and staff in securing materials from other sources.
The superintendent shall establish procedures for the selection of materials. Individuals who wish to express a concern about specific material included in the collection may do so according to the procedures outlined in Procedure 2021P, with the understanding that the criteria and rationale for reconsideration of library resources differs from the criteria and rationale for reconsideration of classroom/curricular instructional materials.
Cross References:
- Policy 2020 Curriculum Development and Adoption of Instructional
Materials and Procedure
- Policy 2311 Controversial Issues/Guest Speakers
Legal References:
- RCW 28A.320.230 Instructional Materials — Instructional materials committee
- RCW 28A.320.240 School Library Media Programs — Stocking of libraries — Teacher-Librarians
- WAC 392-204-005 Library Media Centers: Purpose and authority
- WAC 392-204-009 Library Media Centers: Definitions
- WAC 392-204-020 Library Media Centers: School library media program
- WAC 392-204-025 Library Media Centers: Services
- WAC 392-204-055 Library Media Centers: Other sources
Adoption Date: 08.05.03
Stanwood-Camano School District
Revised: 06.07.16