SELECTION
POLICY
MODEL
FRAMEWORK
A selection
policy should cover the following parameters:
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provide a
basic statement of the philosophy of your school district which governs
the selection of library materials
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define the
role of those responsible for the selection including that the School Committee
is legally responsible for the purchase of all pring and non-print materials
in the school library media center
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set forth
criteria for evaluation and selection
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clarify collection
development tools and procedures
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provide a
procedure for reconsideration of materials
Sample Collection Development
Policies
Electronic Resources
Print Collections