Transparency in Libraries
Tomball ISD campus libraries serve a vital role in every student’s educational experience by providing a wide range of library materials that support student achievement and present varying levels of difficulty, diversity of appeal, and a variety of points of view.
We encourage parents to be active partners in their child's reading journey. To customize your child's library experience, you can:
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Access the Library Catalog: Explore the online library catalog to discover books, research materials, and other resources available.
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Track Checked-Out Books: Stay informed about your child's library activity by checking online for book checkout history.
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Customize Book Access: Personalize selection for your child through book selection. Contact your librarian for more information.
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Connect with the Librarian: Contact your child's librarian to discuss reading interests, get book recommendations, or inquire about library programs.
By working together, we can foster a love of reading and learning.
Board Policy
Tomball ISD follows the Board Policy put in place based on the state of Texas Collection Development Criteria
Track Library Usage
Customize Book Access
Contact your child’s Librarian if you would like to personalize selection, set book selection restrictions or opt-out of library book check out.
Maintenance of TISD Library Collections
In accordance with state guidelines and District administrative procedures, collections shall be evaluated and updated regularly based on the collections’ age, relevance, diversity, and variety. The Superintendent shall ensure administrative procedures are established for regular maintenance of the library collection on each campus. Standard maintenance procedures for any library collection include repair, replacement, and removal of materials as necessary. Regular maintenance shall also include scheduled inventories of the collection. Disposal of any District-owned library materials shall be in accordance with District policy and procedures. [See CI]
Book Challenges or Requests for Reconsideration
Request for Formal Reconsideration of Library Materials can be requested from the Campus Librarian and/or Principal. EFB (Exhibit B)
Note: For information related to the selection of instructional materials, see EF(LEGAL) and EFA (Local).