Meet high standards in literary, artistic, and aesthetic quality; technical aspects; and physical format;
Be appropriate for the subject area and for the age, intellectual development, and ability level of the students for whom the materials are selected;
For nonfiction resources, incorporate accurate and authentic factual content from authoritative sources;
Balance cost with need;
Not be in violation of NC § 14‑190.15. Disseminating harmful material to minors; exhibiting harmful performances to minors.
Promote literacy;
For nonfiction resources, incorporate accurate and authentic factual content from authoritative sources;
For purposes of this policy, library materials, whether held in a formal school library or in a classroom, are defined as electronic, print, and non-print resources, excluding textbooks, for independent use by students and faculty outside of the District's core educational program should adhere to a high standard.