INSTRUCTIONAL
SERVICES Policy 6310
Libraries,
Media and Technology Services
School
Libraries
The Board believes that it is the
responsibility of the District's library/media centers to provide materials
which reflect the ideals and beliefs of religious, social, political,
historical and ethnic groups, and their contributions to American and world
cultures. Materials will be selected which are related to and support the
District's curriculum. Selection of and access to library/media materials will
be based upon the contribution to the education program and the age appropriateness
of the materials.
Intellectual Access
The library/media program serves as a
point of access to information and ideas for students as they acquire critical
thinking and problem-solving skills. Students and educators served by the library/media
program should have access to resources and services free of constraints resulting
from artificial barriers. Artificial barriers should not prevent students from
accessing and using resources except as defined by District policies and
regulations, including but not limited to selection, acquisition and Internet
usage policies and regulations.
Confidentiality
The District recognizes the need for
confidentiality of school library records. Therefore, no person will release
any library record of any student, faculty or other library user to any third party
except as provided by law.