Knowlton Elementary Library

 

Library Information

Knowlton Elementary Media Center Guidelines - Updated September 2021

Check Out

Kindergarten - 1 book

1^st Grade-1 Book

 2^nd Gade- 2 Books

 3^rd  Grade - 3 Books

4^th  Grade - 4 Books

 5^th- Grade -  5 Books

6^th - Grade - 6 Books 

Books may be checked out for a 2-week period.  Books can be renewed for longer use if there is no waiting list for the title. 

Refund Policy

Losing a book is no fun. If your student loses a library book, they will be required to pay for it.
We do not accept replacement books, as most often our books have library bindings which are more costly than what you can find on Amazon.
Processing refunds takes up precious time and resources at both the school and district level. For this reason, we will refund books that are found within 30 days of payment.  This allows for faster re-ordering and processing. If you find a book after 30 days of payment, it is yours to keep.
  

General criteria for the selection of books

Library materials are selected to support curriculum and for recreational reading of our students. Knowlton follows the Davis School District criteria to provide materials based on:

 • Accuracy, timeliness, reliability, balanced views and literary quality.

 • Respected review journals are consulted.

 • Award winners and popular titles are highly considered.

 • Self-published books are not accepted.

 • Materials will meet the maturity level of  Knowlton students and will provide for both the younger and more mature readers.

 • Requests from faculty and students are considered as they meet the above criteria.

The goal in Knowlton’s library is to have a current, engaging, relevant and diverse collection. When choosing books the first consideration is given to titles that have proved popular with our student body. As the budget allows, we strive to keep up-to-date informational materials, with an effort to provide materials on a wide variety of topics relevant to the ages of our students. Parents are encouraged to take an active interest in their child’s reading material. They should have discussions on what is, and is not, appropriate for their child.  Knowlton’s library serves grades K-6 If a title does not work for a particular student they are encouraged to return it and find something that is a better fit.

 4I-202 Section 2 Collection Development

Gifts

Materials donated to the library are appreciated and will be dealt with at the discretion of the Media Specialist.  Items not used in the library may be given to teachers to enhance classroom libraries or given to a recycling vendor.

Evaluation of the collection

Follett Library Resources has a collection management tool that will analyze the current library collection against grade-appropriate Follett Library Resources core collections.  The data from this source will help determine what materials should be purchased to expand the collection.

Selection criteria for audiovisual and electronic formats

Davis School District provides audiovisual content through the Safari Montage program.

Davis School District provides Overdrive (SORA) Digital Library Catalog for eBook an

Davis School District subscribes to Pioneer Online Library Collection.  Various electronic formats are available through this site. 

De-selection  (Weeding)

In order to maintain an attractive and up-to-date collection, all materials will be evaluated for de-selection.   Materials may be removed from the collection for being outdated, inaccurate, damaged, duplicate, unused, or no longer part of the curriculum.  Award winning or heavily circulated materials that are damaged or worn out may be replaced at the librarian’s discretion when funding is available.

Materials removed from the collection will have their barcode and spine labels removed.  They may be donated to teachers, recycled, or disposed of through the school trash system.

Request for reconsideration of materials – Parental Restriction

Davis School District has approved a reconsideration policy for any complaints regarding collection holdings.  The policy and forms can be obtained from any Library Media Specialist or can be found below. 

School Level Challenge Form

Davis School District Library Media Guidelines and Procedures

Parents have the right to restrict their child from checking out specific materials.  Forms for restriction can be found in the library.  

The School Library Advisory Committee and the School Collection Evaluation Committee exist to promote and assist with library programs, uphold, and approve policies, and assist in reconsideration procedures at the school level. The Evaluation Committee consists of an odd number of voting members, not less than five, and may include an administrator, teacher, parent representative, and student representative. The Media Specialist chairs the committees.

DSD Instructional Programs 

 

Book Club - Oct 7th

Knowlton News - Check out soon on Canvas!

Storytelling Festival - Nov 12

Read Across America/Dr. Seuss Birthday - March 2nd

Book Trailers with Mr. Chiba - Spring time

CHICKS in the Spring! (fingers crossed)

Book Club coming in January!

The Library Media DESK focuses and prioritizes the reading and information literacy skills that students need to know and be able to use to help them read and research effectively in all subjects and with a variety of technologies.

Elementary DESK
K-5 Elementary Library Media Standards and Scope and Sequence 
 

Secondary DESK Standards
6-12 Secondary Library Media Standards  
Utah State Board of Education Library Media Standards