Collection Maintenance & Review
Collection development is the ongoing evaluation, selection, acquisition, and deselection of library resources to meet the needs of users and potential users. This cycle is supported by regular collection maintenance practices and aligns with Board Policy EFB Local, which states, "In accordance with state guidelines and District administrative procedures, collections shall be evaluated and updated regularly based on the collections' age, relevance, diversity, and variety. The Superintendent or designee shall ensure administrative procedures are established for regular maintenance of the library collection on each campus. Standard maintenance procedures for any library collection include repair, replacement, and removal of materials as necessary. Regular maintenance shall also include scheduled inventories of the collection.
Although librarians complete a broad analysis of all sections of their libraries annually, it would not be feasible for them to perform an in-depth analysis of all sections of the library every year. The district's weeding schedule is meant to ensure all sections within our libraries receive an in-depth analysis on a cyclical basis and are maintained accordingly. Similarly, district's inventory schedule ensures all libraries are inventoried at least once every 3 years.
Internal Reviews
Books that are removed from our shelves outside of the formal reconsideration process have undergone an internal review. This review is part of our ongoing maintenance procedures, allowing us to proactively evaluate books within our library system. Book removals may occur due to various factors such as condition, usage records, accuracy, currency, and content falling outside of our selection criteria. No single staff member can independently remove a title from our collection based solely on content-related reasons unless the item is no longer accurate.
Our primary objective is to create an inclusive learning environment in compliance with all laws. PISD does not remove titles based on the background of authors, characters or viewpoints expressed. We are committed to providing diverse perspectives and fostering critical thinking among our students.
For lists of titles that have been removed through the formal reconsideration process or removed/releveled as the result of an internal review, select an option below.
Titles reviewed prior to 8/2/22