All selections, including donations, should be compliant with Prosper ISD Collection Guidelines.
All materials must meet standards of copyright and fair use.
Librarians and Future Ready Designers are responsible for evaluating the collection and basing budgets and purchases on that ongoing evaluation.
Individual materials should be purchased with the entire collection in mind.
It is recognized that every book in the library will not be relevant for every student.
Material selection should be guided by published, professional reviews and bibliographies.
If a favorable review does not exist in one of the above journals, a book may be purchased at the librarian and Future Ready Designer’s professional discretion after thoughtfully weighing the factors listed below and clearing it with the Coordinator of Library Services. In all cases, the librarian or Future Ready Designer should err on the side of caution when considering any material for which no reviews exist in these journals.

Publisher’s reputation
Needs of the curriculum
Author’s reputation
Endorsement by professional association
The need for a balanced and diverse collection
Included on a State or National Recommended Reading List (Texas Library Association and/or American Library Association.
8. The following are not to be used in place of reviews. Although they may be consulted, purchases of these items must follow the same review procedures as other titles. In no case should a blanket purchase or selection of any of the following be made.

Catalogs, in whole or part
Lists or individual titles categorized by interest, reading, or levels (Lexile, Guided Reading, etc)
Bibliographies, suggested reading lists (including TLA or ALA lists), appendices, and the like
Vendor-generated lists
Advertisements
Free or donated books, including book fair selections
Recommendations or requests from individuals
9. Books not meeting the selection criteria outlined in this document do not follow district selection guidelines for inclusion and should not be purchased.

Prosper ISD

Instructional Resources