Collection Development Policy

The MMS library collection will meet the needs and interests of patrons and support the overall curriculum of our learning environment. The collection will reflect the diverse interests, experiences, and perspectives of the school community. 

Materials added to the MMS collection will meet at least one of the following criteria: 

1. Enhance and support the RCPS curriculum.
2. Align with Virginia Standards of Learning. 
3. Encourage the pursuit and enjoyment of reading. 

In addition, all materials purchased for the library will be reviewed for middle school level students. The following professional review and recommendation resources will be considered:

    School Library Journal
    Booklist
    Kirkus Reviews Library
    Virginia Readers’ Choice
    Common Sense Media
    American Library Association Book Awards and Lists
    
Suggestions for book purchases may be made by students, staff and parents. Final purchase decisions will be made by the library media specialist, using the Collection Development Policy as a guide. 

Donations Policy

The Montevideo Library accepts book donations. Books may be added to the library collection if they meet the criteria of the Collection Development Policy. All donations become property of the MMS library and will not be returned if not added to the collection. Donors will not be notified regarding the use of donated materials. 

 American Library Association Library Bill of Rights

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