Library Services

Vision:

Brauchle Library is the hub of the school, fostering collaborative partnerships, where resources and technology empower achievement and personal goals. 

Mission:

The Brauchle Library provides a print rich environment that encourages students to be effective users and producers of information. 

Goals: 

1. Improve grade level reading with high interest activities and using activities like Legos in the Library to ready students for learning when they reach their classrooms in the morning.
2. Improve student thinking skills through interactive activities embedded in library lesson plans.

Circulation Policies:

• Kindergarten and 1st grade students may check out one book at a time.
• 2nd-3rd  grade students may check out up to 2 books at a time.​
• 4th-5th grade students may check out up to 3 books at a time.​
• Parents are allowed up to 5 books for a 2 week period when they set up an  account.
• All book are due back every 2 weeks or must be renewed.
• If books are overdue, no other items may be checked out until books are returned.
• If a book is lost or damaged, please contact the library for assistance.​

Selection Criteria:

​Selection of materials is a continuous process due to the changing needs of the library community. The selection in all areas of the library will focus on purchasing materials to meet the needs of the student population. The following criteria will be used as they apply and may be subject to change.

1. Selected items will support the Texas State and school district standards to support curriculum and instruction, and encourage reading interest and literature appreciation for our student population.
2. Resources will be of high quality in authenticity, factual content, readability, with artistic quality and literary style.
3. Resources will be age appropriate for Pre-K-5 targeting all learning styles, reading levels, and social development of students for whom the materials are selected.
4. Provide a balanced collection representing different viewpoints and perspectives.

Printed, Audio, and eBook Selection
     When selecting print resources the following criteria will be considered:

1. Authenticity and Accuracy: Do the text and illustrations reflect the author’s knowledge of the subject matter?
2. Literary Merit: Is the quality and durability of the source full of value and withstand the test of time?

​Electronic Selection
     When selecting electronic resources the following criteria will be considered:

1. Represent useful and relevant information that is current and meets research needs.
2. Sustainability that will last for student’s use over time.
3. Student appropriateness that requires minimal help from adults.

Gifts:

The library welcomes donations and has the right to accept print and non-print upon evaluation according to the same criteria as items under the regular selection process and may be selected or rejected by those standards. 

Collection Evaluation & Weeding:

In order to assess the effectiveness of our school’s library collection the professional judgment of the librarian and the Library Services will periodically review and evaluate the collection to continue to meet the needs of our school’s community

Weeding is necessary in order to have a well balanced and current library collection. Thoughtful consideration is made when selecting books and typically will follow the CREW method throughout the year and as needed. Segal’s guide MUSTY will be used to conduct the weeding process. The decision to withdraw materials is based on but not limited to the following:

• M-misleading or inaccurate information
• U-ugly condition, beyond repair
• S-superseded by newer editions
• T-trivial (no merit)
• Y-your collection has no use for this item

Challenges:

The library strives to uphold the principles set forth by the American Library Association and to the principle that the constitutionally protected freedoms of speech and press are enjoyed by all. The library affirms the individual right to access to materials and will allow all users the freedom to choose library materials and services they choose. Parents have every right to restrict access to materials for their own child and not of other children. Anyone has the right to formally challenge library materials and must follow district policies and procedures.