LIBRARY SERVICES
GOALS
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Excellence – cultivating strong readers, thinkers, and creators by providing access to high-quality resources and programs.
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Integrity – ensuring collections and services reflect honesty, transparency, and respect for all voices.
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Responsibility – fostering accountability in library practices, supporting ethical use of information, and guiding students to become responsible digital citizens.
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Collaboration – partnering with teachers, families, and the community to enrich learning and promote literacy across all classrooms and campuses.
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Innovation – embracing new ideas, technologies, and strategies to inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.
OBJECTIVES
The Library Services Department envisions dynamic, collaborative library spaces that inspire a passion for reading, encourage curiosity, and prepare all students to excel in college, career, and life. Through access to diverse resources, innovative technology, and instructional support, our libraries cultivate leadership, creativity, and lifelong learning so that every student is equipped to succeed in a global society.
TEXAS HB 900 OVERVIEW
Texas House Bill 900, also known as the READER Act, was signed into law on June 13, 2023, and became effective September 1, 2023. This legislation governs the review, rating, and use of library materials in public schools across Texas.
Use the links below to access BCISD's review procedures and additional guidance.
- BCISD Material Review Process
- Full Text of Texas HB 900
- Texas Library Association
SENATE BILL 13
Acquisition of Library Materials
In accordance with Section 33.026(a)(2) of SB 13, the titles listed below are proposed to be procured by a school library and are open for public review for a period of at least 30 days prior to board action.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PROPOSED TITLES
Parent Access to Library Materials
In accordance with Section 33.024 of SB 13 and Board Policy EFB (Local), parents may access their child's library activity via MackinVision. This access allows parents to:
- View their child's current and past checkouts
- Browse the library catalog
- Submit restrictions on specific titles
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE LIBRARY CATALOG
Challenge of Library Materials
In accordance with Section 33.027 of SB 13 and Board Policy EFB (Local), a parent of a student enrolled in Brooks County ISD, a Brooks County ISD employee, or a Brooks County ISD resident may submit to the district a written challenge to any library material in the catalog of a school library using the form below. Download the fillable PDF and email to libraryservices@bcisd.us
