As part of an ongoing conversation, the Library/Media Center staff invites continued participation from parents and other staff members as to whether or not specific materials in the collection meet the criteria that we seek to apply in curating that collection.
The following statements, taken from the Library Policy Manual, provide a common framework within which to hold that conversation while working together to protect the hearts and minds of our students; at the same time, we understand that each family’s interpretation of these may be different and that some parents will find value in materials to which other families object.
We encourage parents to stay connected with what their children are reading, and we will be happy to interact personally whenever concerns arise. Direct concerns to library@eca.edu.co.
ECA Library Mission Statement
The ECA Library exists to carry out the mission of the school by supporting the instructional program with ample and appropriate print and media resources as well as qualified staff to provide effective services to students, staff, and parents. The Library exists to fulfill the information needs of the ECA community.
ECA Library Goals
- To uphold ECA’s motto of “Training for Life”
- To uphold ECA’s Christian distinctiveness through its materials and collections
- To help students become self-directed life-long learners and information literate
- To facilitate the achievement of educational goals through efficient service and careful management of information resources
Statement of Policy
In accordance with the previously stated goals, it is the policy of the ECA Library to select materials that will
- Promote God-honoring growth in the character and intellect of library patrons
- Provide a high-quality, well-balanced English collection, with strong emphasis on developing the Spanish collection, thus stimulating bilingual literacy
- Provide support for the varied needs and giftedness of students, staff, and parents
- Provide enrichment for all cultures represented.
