Information Organization
Demonstrate an understanding of information organization.
The collection development plan included a full inventory; the two schools that I have worked at had full inventories completed. Upcoming plans will include a collection analysis from various publishing companies utilizing their online platforms to see the age of the collection, genres and to support decision making on the new selections. Weeding was completed at San Fernando Middle School and a weeding plan will be put in place for the upcoming library refresh at Fulton College Prep. Allowing community input on the collection development in a principle to managing the collection of a school library because it supports student agency. The collection development policies guide the decision making and are in line with district and state guidelines. Policies consider ethical and legal protections and requirements. Policies and survey links are posted for the community on our library website. The following evidence includes:
Understand the principles of managing a collection based on school population.
sfms_weeding_plan_5.4.2021.xlsxWEEDING LIST
Description of evidence: The weeding list contained many antiquated titles from the 20th-century that were not circulating and had been on the shelves for decades. Many titles were vintage age books, including reference materials from 1920 that would be better suited for an archive. The weed list contains 1834 titles and an estimated 3/4 of the list was removed from the library.
Connection to standard: The American Library Association has a Selection & Reconsideration Policy Toolkit for Public, School, & Academic Libraries and under the Basic Components of Selection Policy are recommendations on collection maintenance and weeding. School libraries should develop policies for weeding, conducting routine inventories, and determine the criteria around repairing and removing books from the collection.
PermaBound 2019-2020.pdfPermaBound 2020 -2021 .pdfPurchasing List
Description of Evidence: Book requests for Garfield Comics, Sponge Bob, and Big Nate selections were submitted by students. These titles were purchased as an incentive to visit the library and check out these selections for students receiving services from our Special Education Department. According to our Collection Development Policy, we consider Community Input on the Collection and these titles were not part of the collection for San Fernando Middle School at the time.
We also had a tremendous request for Manga and Anime . Selections include Bleach, Full Metal Alchemist, Dragon Ball Z, Maximum Ride, and My Hero Academia. Selections were widely circulated upon reopening. Although the school was closed during the pandemic, purchase orders were being placed to develop the collection. Input on preferred Manga and Anime selections were made in the fall of 2019 when we first reopened the school library at San Fernando Middle School.
Description of Evidence: Coffee with the Principal on April 28th, 2023, there was an opportunity to present the survey on community input on the collection development. Information on the survey was added on slide 17. The survey is on our library website and the school website. It will be added in both English and Spanish so it is accessible to parents.
Standard: Opportunity for community input into the collection
Collection Development Policy: Based on LAUSD policies, criteria, standards, and procedures, Fulton College Prep Collection Development Policy is used to select titles for the collection. We consider the needs of the student population when considering selections for the library and we collaborate with school community members, teachers, and staff to meet the needs of the school. Our collection development policy drives the selection of new material into the collection and we consider the needs of the students, and the community as well as provide opportunities for ongoing input from students, staff, families, and the larger school community.
The Collection Development Survey has been shared with the community and is posted on the website:
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY
FULTON COLLEGE PREP LIBRARY 2023
School Libraries are the backbone of the education of our citizens. Literacy is the cornerstone of a democratic society, and libraries are the catalyst for the dissemination of information. Additionally, libraries are a depository of diversified ideas, concepts, perspectives, and points of view. A complete library houses various bodies of research, literature, poetry, plays, musicals, and multiple perspectives from various cultures, as well as science, philosophies, psychology, and mathematics.
Fullerton College Prep Library continuously strives to update its collection to meet 21st-century standards. We accept donations that meet the criteria set forth in BUL-6222.2: Criteria For Acceptance of Library Book Donations. We are also soliciting community input through an online response form on the needs of the collection. The link for Book Recommendations will be distributed to staff and students electronically.
As the school Teacher Librarian, I am stewarding the development of the skills to access the library collection by teaching digital literacy skills, research skills, how to navigate the school catalog, and find books of interest in the book stacks. It is my mission to assist teachers and support the students in actualizing their research projects. I welcome all students to utilize and provide input into the development of the collection.
COMMUNITY INPUT ON THE COLLECTION
The Fulton College Prep Library is currently accepting community input on the collection. Please find the form HERE.
CHALLENGED MATERIALS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
According to the American Library Association:
Access to Library Resources and Services for Minors, an interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights (ALA's basic policy concerning access to information) states that “Librarians and governing bodies should maintain that parents—and only parents—have the right and the responsibility to restrict the access of their children—and only their children—to library resources.” Censorship by librarians of constitutionally protected speech, whether for protection or for any other reason, violates the First Amendment.
Fulton College Prep Library refers to the protocols outlined in
CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTING A BOOK DONATION
Fulton College Prep Library follows the guidelines for donations as described in
LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Policy Bulletin BUL-6222.2 which states the following:
CRITERIA FOR SCREENING DONATED LIBRARY BOOKS
1. Donated library books for inclusion in school library collections should meet the following criteria:
• Receive favorable reviews in professional school review journals
• Be appropriate for the intended school level
• Bound in durable hardcover binding (preferably library bindings)
• Copyrighted within the last five (5) years (unless a classic title)
• Align with State and District curriculum standards
• Fill recreational reading needs
• Make a valuable contribution to the existing collection or meet a specific need
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Fulton College Prep Library follows
I. PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS and II. CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL are followed in the selection of instructional materials.
DISTRICT STANDARDS FOR LIBRARY MEDIA CENTERS
Quality school Library Media Centers meet the following District library standards:
Standard 4: Collection Every school has plans and budgets for developing and maintaining a current, balanced collection of learning resources.
Standard 5: Policies and Procedures Every school writes and disseminates policies and procedures for the use of the library media center aligned with District library standards.
REMOVAL OF OBSOLETE, SURPLUS, AND/OR DAMAGED LIBRARY BOOKS
Fulton College Prep Library follows the guidelines in
GUIDELINES: The following guidelines apply:
I. CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING OBSOLETE, SURPLUS, AND/OR DAMAGED TEXTBOOKS, LIBRARY BOOKS, AND INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
Integrated Library and Textbook Support Services (ILTSS) has developed the following criteria to determine if materials are obsolete, surplus, and/or damaged: A. Determining obsolete Textbooks, Library Books, and Instructional Materials
2. Library Books
a. Library books that no longer support the curriculum.
b. Library books that no longer support State content standards or frameworks.
c. Evidence of little or no circulation.
d. Multiple copies of individual titles which do not circulate.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this Collection Development Policy or the practices of Fulton College Prep Library, please contact us by sending an email to cwilli12@lausd.net
Last Updated: This Collection Development Policy was last updated on Apr 22, 2023
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Understand and implement policies that protect the ethical and legal access to materials for the school community.
STUDENT PRIVACY POLICY
FULTON COLLEGE PREP LIBRARY 2023
PROTECTION OF STUDENT INFORMATION
Fulton College Prep Library has an ethical responsibility to maintain student privacy and we protect student records on checkouts and overdue notices in the following manner:
Student checkout records are private. Only students can access their library checkout information through Schoology. Parents will need to defer to their student’s account information as the library does not share checkout information.
Overdue notices are mailed to the student’s school email address directly.
FERPEA
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.
AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Fulton College Prep Library provides an inclusive environment through specialized programming for students in Special Day Classes Special Events including Autism Awareness Day, art inclusion activities, and read-aloud programming. Collaboration with the Special Education Department includes recommendations on services, events, and collection development. Inclusion for students with disabilities is guided by the policy guidelines of the American Library Association; B.9.3.2 Library Services for People with Disabilities.
CHALLENGE PROCESS FOR DIGITAL AND PRINT MATERIAL
Fulton College Prep Library follows the guidelines in LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT POLICY BULLETIN TITLE: Procedures For Reviewing Challenged Materials NUMBER: BUL-5208.1
INTELLECTUAL FREEDOM
Students at Fulton College Prep have full access to all digital and printed materials. When students are missing library books, they may receive an accommodation to continue to check out library materials upon making agreements to return lost materials. Students are encouraged to make their selections based on their own preferences.
COLLECTION UPDATE AND EQUITY
Fulton College Prep strives to incorporate 21st-Century learning and perspectives into its already dynamic collection. We take recommendations from students, teachers, departments, administrations, and community members on library programming and collection development. We will continue to collaborate with our stakeholders to create the dynamic collection our students deserve.
CONTACT US
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the practices of Fulton College Prep Library, please contact us by sending an email to cwilli12@lausd.net
Last Updated: This Privacy Policy was last updated on Apr 21, 2023
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