Library Procedures

It is the responsibility of the professional staff to provide learning resources that support the curriculum, stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary appreciation and aesthetic values and develop analytical skills.  

A range of learning resources are provided, including those with differing points of view, varying levels of difficulty, diversity of interest and appeal, diversity of ethnic, religious, cultural and minority representation, and local interest.      

Principle is placed above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in the selection of materials of the highest quality in order to assure a comprehensive collection appropriate to the school community.      

In selecting learning resources, professional staff evaluate materials. Reputable selection aids are consulted, including provincial resource review organizations, and book reviewing journals for librarians.  Whenever possible, the actual resource is examined.  

Despite all care being taken to select learning resources, occasional concerns may arise. The process to address concerns is described in SD64 Administrative Practice L1 - Inquiries into the Suitability of a Learning Resource.