III.++Selecting+Learning+Resources+and+Equipment


 * __Analysis of Trinity Presbyterian Selection/Reconsideration Policy and Procedures__**
 * Strengths**

//School Mission Statement and Goals/Library Philosophy and Goals and Objectives//
 * The school mission statement and goals are clearly stated at the beginning of the policy. Both the mission statement and goals are concise, with three goals outlined by the school.
 * The library philosophy states its purpose is to serve students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
 * The library philosophy outlines that the media specialists will provide instruction in such areas as library skills and training in the use of equipment and computers.
 * The media specialists will seek out collaboration with teachers in order to integrate technology and information literacy skills into the curriculum.
 * The library will utilize community resources to improve student learning, such as inviting guest authors to speak to students and parents.
 * The library will provide materials to support the school curriculum as well as encourage students, including reluctant readers, to read for pleasure.

//Selection of Print and Non-Print Materials//
 * Provides a concise list of points for selection criteria including how materials supporting the school's biblical instruction are selected.
 * A library selection committee will assist in the selection of print and non-print items.
 * Clearly states that the library media specialist makes all final decisions regarding the selection of material.
 * Includes a gift policy regarding both donations and gifts made in honor or memory of an individual. States that while materials will be selected, they will undergo the same selection criteria as items purchased by the library.
 * Includes a comprehensive list of selection aids: professional journals, other journals and secondary sources, and standard bibliographies. (Includes a statement regarding publisher's catalogs. These items are deemed to be promotional materials and are not used as selection tools)
 * Includes a list of the different print and non-print resources contained in the library.
 * Includes forms for the review of fiction and non-fiction books.
 * Non-print materials are reviewed and selected with the assistance of an authoritative teacher.
 * Includes a list of the different print resources within the collection, how often they are updated, and how they are selected.
 * Databases are selected after consulting review sources and using a trial subscription.
 * States that the databases can be accessed through Destiny's Web Path Express and that there is also access to Alabama Virtual Library.
 * Websites are evaluated through the following criteria: access, authority, scope/content, and design.

//Reconsideration Policies and Procedures//
 * Clearly outlines the procedures for the reconsideration of media.
 * Indicates that if the decision reached by the Book Review Committee is not acceptable, that the complaint is sent up the chain of command and the final decision is made by the headmaster.
 * Includes the reconsideration of media complaint form.

//Weeding Library Materials//
 * Includes a list of selection criteria to determine what materials will be weeded.
 * States that permanently removed items will be offered to faculty, students and then other schools and charities.
 * Faculty will be consulted when selecting items that support the curriculum for weeding.


 * Weaknesses**

//School Mission Statement and Goals/Library Philosophy and Goals and Objectives//
 * While there are goals included in the library philosophy, there is no clear outline of the programs goals and objectives.
 * Only goal stated for the selection of specific materials is the need to provide high school students and adults with updated Christian literature.

//Selection of Print and Non-Print Materials//
 * No statement of who is on the book selection committee
 * No position statement regarding intellectual freedom
 * No statement regarding the selection of professional periodicals and materials
 * No indication of what areas of the collection will be stressed or deemphasized
 * No statement of modifying criteria for various clientele served
 * No statement of selecting resources in languages other than English

//Reconsideration Policies and Procedures//
 * No statement regarding what is done with the contested media while undergoing reconsideration

//Weeding Library Materials//
 * States that the media specialist will follow the discard procedures included in the handbook, but no procedures are included.

//Other Missing Items//
 * No statement about acquiring items from other libraries
 * No Acceptable Use Agreement or information regarding Internet use is included