July 18th Navigating Trends

What must each Texas public school district board or governing body approve and institute according to RULE §4.2?

• A teacher evaluation policy

• A financial audit policy

• A collection development policy

• A student conduct policy

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a school library collection as per RULE §4.2?

• Materials that are age appropriate

• Materials that support the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)

• Materials that represent ethnic, religious, and cultural groups

• Materials that are exclusively digital

What must a school library collection development policy describe?

• The school’s transportation routes

• The school’s sports programs

• The cafeteria menu

• The purpose and collection development goals

Which of the following is a factor to be considered in the evaluation of materials?

• The color of the book cover

• Recommendations from parents and guardians

• The price of the book

• The author’s nationality

Who is recognized as the primary decision maker regarding a student's access to library material?

• The parents

• The principal

• The school librarian

• The school board

What must a school district ensure regarding library catalog transparency?

• Catalogs are only available in print

• Catalogs are publicly available online

• Catalogs are updated annually

• Catalogs are written in multiple languages

What is required for all library materials available for use or display?

• They must be reviewed by students

• They must be approved by the principal

• They must comply with the collection development policy

• They must be free of charge

How often should a school district’s collection development policy be reviewed?

• Every five years

• Every three years

• Every two years

• Every year

Who should be responsible for the selection and acquisition of library materials?

• A professional librarian certified by the State Board for Educator Certification

• The school’s janitor

• The student council

• The local community members

What title won the National Book Award for 2023?

• Warrior Girl Unearthed

• The Agathas

• Heartstopper

• A First Time for Everything