Library & Media Services

Introduction 

A school library is an essential component in supporting each school's instructional program by providing a variety of learning and teaching resources supporting academic standards, information literacy skills, and general interest topics for students.

Resources

• Virginia Association of School Librarians (VAASL)
• American Association of School Librarians (AASL)
• School Library Journal

Code of Virginia 

• § 22.1-207.2. Right of parents to review certain materials; summaries distributed.
• § 22.1-212.14. Funding of public charter schools; services provided.
• § 22.1-237.4. College and Career Ready Virginia Program; administration.
• § 22.1-253.13:3. Standard 3. Accreditation, other standards, assessments, and releases from state regulations.
• § 22.1-253.13:7. Standard 7. School board policies.

Regulations 

• Chapter 23 Licensure Regulations for School Personnel
• 8VAC20-30-40 Library facilities.
• 8VAC20-132-20 Purpose. Standards of Accreditation.
• 8VAC20-132-180 Library media, materials, and equipment.
• 8VAC20-132-240 School facilities and safety.
• 8VAC20-420-10 Library personnel.
• 8VAC20-490-50 Policy manual.
• 8VAC20-543-140 Professional studies requirements for preK-12 endorsements, special education, secondary grades 6-12 endorsements, and adult education.
• 8VAC20-543-370 Library media preK-12.
• 8VAC20-671-370 School facilities and safety.
• 8VAC20-671-590 Equipment, instructional materials, and library media.