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Standards for Public Library Services to Children in Massachusetts

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Please send your comments on this standard to: Kathy Moran-Wallace at kathymoranwallace@yahoo.com

Table of Contents

Preface

History of the Children’s Standards in Massachusetts

Philosophy of Service

Use of this Document

Services

Staff

Collections

Programs

Facilities

Core Documents:

Library Bill of Rights 

Free Access to Libraries for Minors

Freedom to Read Statement

Access for Children and Young People to Non-Print Formats

Statement of Professional Ethics

Statement on Labels and Rating Systems

Internet Tool Kit (ALA)

Confidentiality Law-MA General Laws Chapter 78 Section 7

MLA Salary Recommendation (adopted April 15, 2005)

School/ Public Library Service to Children: A Common Purpose with Similarities and Differences

Joint Statement on Collection Development in Schools and Public Libraries

Professional Resources:

Program Planning Worksheet

Library Associations:

           Massachusetts Library Association (MLA)

                  Massachusetts School and Library Media Association (MSLMA)

                  New England Library Association (NELA)

                  American Library Association (ALA)

                  Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)

                  American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

Bibliography of Professional Resources

Please send your comments on this standard to: Kathy Moran-Wallace at kathymoranwallace@yahoo.com

 


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