Other Support Documents
Criteria for Deselection (weeding)
The Closet Rules
1. Are you wearing it?
2. Is it accessible?
3. Does it fit your body now?
The Library Rules
1. Is it worn or damaged?
2. Are there duplicates and do I need them both?
3. Is it superceded by a new edition or a much better work?
4. Is it outdated, inaccurate, stereotyping, or at an inappropriate reading level …
Selection Policy
Connections: Policy and Guidelines for School Libraries in Saskatchewan (2008)
Good Spirit School Division Selection Policy
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA
Relevance to the curriculum
Age appropriateness for intended audience
Quality and durability of format
Accuracy and currency of information
Credibility, reputation, and signficance of author, producer, publisher
Artistic/literary quality
Freedom from bias and stereotypes
Accurate portrayals of Indian, Metis and Inuit peoples
Selection …