CVUSD Libraries, in collaboration with the Assistant Superintendent for Education Services and the CVUSD Board, are in the processing of writing a collection development and reconsideration policy to guide the ongoing development of the libraries' print and digital collections across the district.
A collection development policy is a foundational policy that all libraries have and which guides the healthy development of library collections over time. Library staff steer by it; transparency helps teachers, administrators and families to understand the libraries’ mission and support it.
This effort is a top priority among CVUSDs libraries as they currently operate without a Collection Development Policy. In 2024-2025, a CVUSD Task Force of librarians, with the support of Education Services, conducted an environmental scan of collection development policies, existing Board, state and national guidelines to inform the future adoption of a policy for our libraries.
Recommendations for policy options to advance equity, inclusion and inquiry-based learning in the libraries' print and digital library collections were included. Feasibility analyses were conducted for policy options that would improve and expand access to information resources for students and advance collaboration across school libraries.
The Task Force, with the support of a leadership Advisory Group, will complete their work and draft a policy in summer 2025, for Board consideration. If approved, implementation will occur in academic year 2025-2026 for all school libraries.
Questions can be directed to Emily Stambaugh, District Librarian of Record.