Policy 6310 – School Libraries

The Board believes that it is the responsibility of the District’s library/media centers to provide
materials that 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.