The following standards shall be used in the selection of library books and materials:

Ÿ     Materials that widen the boundaries of the students' thinking, that enrich their lives and help them fulfill their recreational and emotional needs.

Ÿ     Materials that have imaginative appeal and a style that is interesting and free from monotony.

Ÿ     Materials that stimulate the imagination, provide for mental growth, develop a taste for good writing, and draw attention to the beautiful and artistic.

Ÿ     Books that provide pleasurable reading for the reader's sake.

Ÿ     Books that are illustrated in a manner that complements the text, have quality art, and are suitable for the intended readers.

Ÿ     Materials that adequately cover a wide range of reading ability.