Library & Media Services

Introduction 

A school library is an essential component in supporting each school's instructional program by providing a variety of learning and teaching resources supporting academic standards, information literacy skills, and general interest topics for students.

Resources

• Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL)
• American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
• School Library Journal

Regulations & Requirements

Standards of Quality

• § 22.1-253.13:2. Standard 2. Instructional, administrative, and support personnel. (H.3, O.4 and O.8)
• § 22.1-207.2. Right of parents to review certain materials; summaries distributed (family life)

Board of Education Regulations

• 8VAC20-23-420. Library media preK-12 (Licensure Requirements for Librarians)
• 8VAC20-30-40. Library facilities (for adult high school programs)
• 8VAC20-131-190. Library media, materials and equipment. (Library program requirements)
• 8VAC20-420-10. Library personnel. (School Librarians in jointly-controlled libraries under school board control)