ST. AGNES' ACADEMY
4500 Rizal Street, Legazpi City, Philippines (052) 480-1682
POLICIES OF THE GRADE SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CENTER
1. BOOK SELECTION
Book selection depends on the students need, and the available funds. Suggestions and opinions
of the Faculty, Students, Library Staff and the Principal are taken into consideration in the selection of
the library materials.
The following criteria are considered in the selection of books:
a. Philosophy and objectives of the school.
b. Range of the reading ability of the students.
c. Data of circulation.
d. Quality of mateirals in terms of the accuracy of the content.
e. Interest and need of the students and teachers.
f. Permanence or timely values.
2. ACQUISITION OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
a. The Grade School Instructional Media Center purchases non-print and other print materials as often as
necessary during the year.
b. The Librarian is guided by the expressed needs of teachers, administrators and students. She also
refers to various publishers' catalogues.
c. The Faculty and the Librarian take opportunity to examine reference materials given by Publishing
houses through their Sales Representative or book dealers.
3. DISPLAY OF NEW ACQUISITIONS
Newly acquired books and other library materials are displayed and the lists of these materials are
properly posted on the bulletin board. A copy of the list of materials are prepared every time IMC
acquires new books.
4. DUPLICATION OF MATERIALS
a. Several copies of books are purchased if it is in great demand.
5. WEEDING OF OBSOLETE/WORN OUT MATERIALS
Book are removed from the shelves when:
a. They are totally worn-out
b. Their contents are definitely out of date
c. They have become yellowed with age and use
d. The prints are very fine print and cannot be read anymore
