Policy: 2021
Instruction
Library Information and Technology Programs
The district’s library information and technology programs provide a broad, flexible array of services, resources and instruction that support student mastery of state standards in all subject areas. The programs include resources that promote a positive impact on student learning, like a variety of resources for reading advocacy, student communication skills, and electronic and print information.
The district’s library and technology information programs are staffed by teacher-librarians.
Teacher-librarians will collaborate as instructional partners and information specialists with classroom teachers to develop students’ information and technology skills, helping all students meet the content goals in all subject areas, and assist high school students in completing their High School and Beyond Plans.
Additionally, teacher-librarian’s duties may include, but are not limited to, integrating information and technology into curriculum and instruction; providing instruction to students and staff regarding use of emerging learning technology; providing instruction to students about the appropriate use of computers and mobile devices at school; helping teachers and staff access and use information ethically; instructing students in digital citizenship; promoting a culture of reading within the school community; and providing individual support and guidance for students.
The superintendent, or designee, will establish procedures for selecting library materials with the understanding that media literacy resources will consist of a balance of sources and perspectives. Parents who wish to express a concern about specific material included in the collection may do so according to the procedure outlined in Procedure 2021P, understanding that the criteria and rationale for reconsidering library resources differ from those for reconsidering classroom instructional materials.
Cross References:
2020 - Course Design, Selection, and Adoption of Instructional Materials
Legal References:
RCW 28A.320.230 - Instructional Materials — Instructional Materials Committee
RCW 28A.320.240 - School Library Media Programs — Stocking of Libraries — Teacher — Librarian
WAC 392-204-005, 009, 020, 025, 055 Library Media Centers:
WAC 392-204-005 Purpose and authority
WAC 392-204-009 Definitions
WAC 392-204-020 School library and media program
WAC 392-204-025 Services
Adopted: 04/2005
Revised: 10/2007, 04/2011, 12/2015, 07/2017, 06/2022, 08/2025