Media Center

Media Center Information and Resources

Book Categories

Books are categorized as:

Non-Fiction (000-999) - A genre of literature that focuses on factual events and real people.
Fiction (F) - Narratives or stories that are created, invented, and made up by the writer.
Easy Fiction (E) - Books that aim to make their subject easy to understand by using photos or drawings to support the story or topic.
Electronic Books (eBooks) - Books read on the computer, e-reader, smartphone, or tablet.
Audio Books - A recording of a book or other work being read out loud. or An audiocassette or CD recording of a reading of a book, typically a novel.

Destiny Parent Filtering Tool

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Broward County Public School has partnered with Follett Destiny Library Systems to provide the option to select the titles their student(s) can access. Parents will enter the email address of the primary parent on file. The parent will receive an email with the subject "Additional User Type Access Code". Within the email is a six-digit code that must be entered to access and select titles.

Click this link to receive an email to select the books your child can access.

Digital Direct Card

E-Books

Broward students can access ebooks and audiobooks for any time, anywhere reading. Through the Library Media partnership with the Broward County Library, books are available from Boundless. Ebooks are also available in Destiny if the school has purchased ebooks. EBooks and audiobooks are also available using the Boundless app. Students can find out more from their school's library media specialist.

Guidelines for Objection to Library/Specific Materials

The School Board of Broward County's Policy 4140 details the process for parents, as defined by Florida Statutes, of a student enrolled in a Broward public school, or any adult student who objects to the use of specific instructional or material(s) being used in a school curriculum or media center to complete a protest on the instructional and/or digital materials. See Policy 4140 and the Library Media and Instructional Materials Guide outlining the process.

The District has also developed policies and procedures for selecting materials for our school media centers (Policy 4120). We recognize that not everyone will agree with every selection made. School media collections are developed to appeal to a wide range of diverse ages, interests, and tastes. Our library users have many different opinions and beliefs, and building collections to serve everyone without including some material that some people may find inappropriate is not possible. The District supports the right of all users to decide what material is appropriate for themselves and their families.

Broward County parents and residents who elect to object to library/specific materials should download and complete the Objection to Library/Specific Materials form. Completed forms must be submitted to

objectiontomaterials@browardschools.com.

You may download the Objection to Library Materials form.

Library Media Opt-Out Form

Library Resources

Literacy Resources

Dictionary

Math

Reading

Research

Science

Social Studies

Reading Across Broward (RAB)/Beanstack

The Florida Association for Media in Education (FAME) is the state organization for Media Specialists. The FAME Committees create lists of the best books selected by a committee of media specialists from across the state and voted online by Florida students. The winning author is celebrated at the annual FAME state conference. The lists are the Sunshine State Young Reader Awards for elementary and middle. The high school list is the Florida Teens Read. The Florida Reading Association also provides an annual list for elementary. Find out more from your school's media specialist.

Selection and Maintenance of School Library Media Collections

The School Board of Broward County has adopted procedures for developing library media center collections. Below are the guidelines used.

SELECTION OF MATERIALS

Criteria for Selection of Print and Non-Print Materials

Materials are selected to support the mission of the school: (Identify school mission)
Materials are selected to enrich and support the curriculum and the educational, emotional, and recreational needs of the users.
Materials shall be appropriate for the age, emotional development, ability levels, learning styles, and social development of students.

In keeping with the Library Bill of Rights, materials will be considered based on the following:

Needs of the curriculum, learning/teaching styles of students, faculty and staff
Possible use of material (including small or large group instruction, in-depth study)
Level of physical, artistic, and literary quality
Treatment of subject and lack of cultural bias
Accuracy and currency of information
Scope of coverage
Support of inquiry and critical thinking skills
Relationship of the material to the overall collection
Cost, packaging, and documentation

MAINTENANCE OF COLLECTION

Removing materials from a library collection that are no longer educationally appropriate is an equally important process as selecting new items of high quality. The library media specialist and/or instructional staff have an ongoing process to evaluate the library media collection and to keep the collection relevant to the changing needs of the curriculum, personal interests, and needs of students. Evaluation of items under consideration for removal from the Library Media Center should be based on criteria related to the educational value of the resources.

Criteria For Removing Items from the Library Collection

Condition: Materials in poor condition due to damage, wear and tear, missing pages or heavily marked pages are prime candidates for replacement.
Content: Materials may be in good physical condition but contain inaccurate or outdated information.
Use: Materials that have not circulated for several years and are not needed for reference purposes should be considered for removal.
Educational Value: Materials that are at inappropriate reading or interest levels for students and materials no longer aligned with the curriculum. The Department of Innovative Learning recommends that the following items should not be weeded or discarded:
- Literary classics, unless more attractive formats are available
- Local and state history, unless collected by another agency
- Major publications of the school, unless another department is responsible for the archive.

Volunteers

If you love to read and help children, then volunteering in the Media Center is a wonderful opportunity. We are looking for dedicated individuals to help with the following areas.

shelve books
prepare materials
to assist with the book fair
type certificates
assist with inventory

If you are interested, please contact the Media Specialist. Before volunteering, you must complete the online application. We look forward to hearing from you!

BCPS Volunteer Application

Challenge Reading Materials Process

objectiontomaterials@browardschools.com.

Click to download the Objection to Library/Specific Materials form.

PDE Collection Development Plan

Pasadena Lakes' Collection Development Plan

Media Center Rules

Take good care of our books.
Return books on time.
Books may be checked out for one week and may be renewed two times.
Two books may be checked out at a time.
Lost or damaged books must be paid for through the eStore.

Online Library Resources

The district provides online resources to ensure equitable access to information that will improve student performance and achievement. Students can use Clever to access Follett Destiny and other digital age-appropriate materials that support educational and social-emotional needs.

Media Staff

Pamela Gallo
Media Specialist, MLIS

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:10 a.m. - 2:10 p.m.

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