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II. L. Media Center
Objective of the Media Center
The objective of the media center is to make available to faculty and students a collection of materials that may enrich and support the curriculum and meet the needs of the students and faculty served.
Criteria for Selection of Materials
1. Materials shall support and be consistent with the general educational goals of the system, the school and the curriculum.
2. Materials shall meet high standards of quality in factual content and presentation.
3. Materials shall be appropriate for the subject area and for the age, emotional development, ability level and social development of the students for whom the materials are selected.
4. Materials shall support the development of reading skill and aid instruction in the use of books and libraries.
5. Materials shall have aesthetic, literary, artistic and/or social value of recognized significance.
6. Materials shall be chosen to foster respect and understanding of minority groups, women, various ethnic groups and all major religions, and shall realistically and factually represent our pluralistic contemporary society along with the roles and lifestyles open to both men and women.
Selection Policy
While the West Warwick School Committee is legally responsible for all matters relating to the operation of the West Warwick Schools, the responsibility for the selection of library materials is delegated to the professional media staff whose training qualifies them to perform this function.
Definition of Terms
Media - includes books, periodicals, newspapers, pictures, maps, study prints, pamphlets, films, transparencies, recordings, slides, microforms, models, videotapes, computer programs, and other instructional materials.
Media Center - facilities provided for the housing, circulation, and use of the above materials.
Faculty - refers to all professional school personnel such as teachers, media specialists, administrators, counselors, and other certified personnel.