ARM 10.55.1801. LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAM DELIVERY STANDARDS

(1) In general, a basic program in library media shall: (a) meet the following conditions: (i) establish flexible scheduling to ensure that libraries respond to information needs, foster intellectual curiosity, and support learning; (ii) ensure collaboration with classroom teachers of all disciplines to implement content area standards and to assist students in engaging in the inquiry/research process; (iii) model and support the ethical use of information, adherence to copyright laws, and respect for intellectual property; and (iv) advise the board of trustees on policy and rule pertaining to: (A) developing and maintaining a library collection that is current, balanced, and reflects authentic historical and cultural contributions of Montana's American Indians and other minority and ethnic groups; (B) engaging in comprehensive long range planning to administer and manage, in a secure area, the human, financial, and physical resources of the library to locate, access, and use on-site resources that are organized and cataloged; and (C) implementing a viable collection development policy which includes the following components: (I) materials selection and de-selection; (II) challenged materials procedure; (III) intellectual/academic freedom statement; (IV) confidentiality assurance; (V) copyright guidelines; and (VI) gifts and donations. (b) include the following practices: (i) collaborate with classroom teachers of all disciplines to highlight and reinforce the commonalities and links between and among the curricular areas; (ii) cooperate and join with other libraries, information agencies, and community resources in the sharing of materials; (iii) encourage partnerships with information centers that use electronic information systems; and (iv) participate in school-wide technology and telecommunications planning and promote its integration into all instructional programs.