Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Mission
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center at J. S. Abrams Elementary School exists to support members of the school's learning community as they strive to become effective users of ideas and information.
Statement of Policy
The Paul L. Dunbar Library-Media Center is designed to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. It is our belief that the purpose of education is to help all students acquire the skills, understandings, and attitudes which will promote sound character, responsible citizenship, intellectual sufficiency, and personal fulfillment in our ever-changing society. Materials selected for use in the library-media center shall support this purpose.
Objectives of Selection
The primary objective of the school's library media center is to implement, enrich, and support the educational program of the school. To this end, the objectives of the standard set forth by the State of Alabama, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and Media Programs: District and School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology, are reaffirmed and it is asserted that the responsiblity of the Library Media Center is:
· To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking into consideration and the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils served.
· To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards.
· To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to make intelligent judgments in their daily life.
· To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that young citizens may develop under guidance the practice of critical analysis of all media.
· To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and cultural groups and their contributions to our American heritage.
Collection Development Policy
Selection of materials should be a cooperative process involving parents, principles, teachers, supervisors, students, and library media specialists. The responsibility for coordinating the selection of instructional materials and making the recommendation for purchase rests with the professionally trained library media personnel employed by the School System with the final responsibility being vested in the Board.
Criteria for Selection
Needs of the individual school is based on knowledge of the curriculum and of the existing collection are given FIRST consideration.
A. Needs of the individual school program
1. Based on knowledge of the curriculum
2. Based on requests from administration and teachers
B. Needs of the individual student
1. Based on knowledge of children and youth
2. Based on requests by parents and students
Each item purchase is to be considered on the basis of the following
A. Overall purpose
B. Timeliness or permanence
C. Importance of the subject matter
D. Quality of the writing/production
E. Readability and popular appeal
F. Authoritativeness
1. Reputation of the publisher/producer
2. Reputation and significance of the author/artist/composer/producer,
etc.
G. Format and price
Procedures for Selection
When selecting materials for purchase, the library media specialist is to evaluate the existing collection and consult:
1. Reputable, unbiased, professionally prepared selection aids.
2. Specialists from all departments and/or grade levels.
3. The media committee, when there is one, appointed by the principal to serve in an advisory capacity in the selection of materials.
4. Charge made for lost items is the replacement cost of that item.
Material Organization and Maintenance
Rationale:
1. It is an essential step in the collection development process.
2. It insures the best use is made of available shelving.
3. It maintains an inviting appearance for the collection.
4. It helps to develop an up-to-date collection.
5. It removes the illusion of a well-stocked library in the eyes of those who do
not use it.
6. It helps identify weak spots in the collection.
Criteria
1. Materials in poor condition. Only mended materials that can be repaired in
10-15 minutes. Library media speicalists' time is too costly for major
mending jobs unless the item is out-of-print or very expensive.
2. Materials with outdated information. Materials with out-of-date sections of
chapters should be replaced with current items.
3. Unneeded duplicates
4. Materials of poor quality, such as print too small, cramped margins, pulpy
paper, yellowed paper, or badly bound.
5. Materials that have not circulated in more than five years (after an effort has
been made to attract students to its use).
Inventory - Nothing stated for this area
Acquisition Policy
Gift Books
Gift materials are judged by basic collection standards.
Book Fair and Other "Free" Books - Nothing Stated
Reconsideration and/or Challenge Policy
Citizen Complaint Form
1. Place a check next to the nature of the material to which you object:
Pamphlet _______ Tape Recording _______ Video _______ Recording _______ Textbook _______ Library Book _______ Other (specify) ________
Author (or artist) _______________________________________________
Title ________________________________________________________
Publisher and year of copyright (if known) _________________________________
2. Request initiated by (your name) ____________________________________
Telephone number __________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City __________________ Zip Code __________________________________
3. Complainant represents:
Himself/herself ______________
Organization (include name of organization) ____________________________________________________
Other (specify) _______________________________________
· To what in this material do you specifically object (please be as detailed as possible?
_______________________________________________________________
· Did you read the entire books/article or listen to/view all of the material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe is the theme of this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· What do you believe might be the result of students coming in contact with this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· For what age group would you recommend this material?
_______________________________________________________________
· Is there anything good about this material? If so, what?
_______________________________________________________________
· Are you aware of the judgement of this material by literary critics?
_______________________________________________________________
· What would you like your school to do about this material?
4. In its place, what material of equal literary quality would you recommend that would convey the information contained in the material or as valuable a picture and perspective of our civilization?
Signature of complainant _________________________________________
Date ___________________________________
*Please submit completed form to the principal of the school in which the material is used.
***********************
Reconsideration Panel or Committee - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Material Review Process - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Procedure for Handling Complaints - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Statement of Responsibility- Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Collection Evaluation Policy - No statement Found
Copyright Policy
Circulation Policy
Access - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Hours of Operation
The Paul L. Dunbar is open from 8:00 - 3:15 in the afternoon.
School begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.
During the months of after school tutoring, the library-media center will stay open until 4:00 p.m.
Acceptable Use Policies
Internet - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
Technology - Nothing Stated in Policy and Procedure Information from the Board
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