Selection policies are practical tools used by school librarians to guide them in their collection
development plans. This investigation into district-level selection policies examined policies from
80 school districts across the United States. The policies were examined to determine the status
of selection policies in school libraries and if the policies reflect the recommendations of
professional literature. Through content analysis, we determined that most of the school library
selection policies included at least half of the expected key components. However, there is a need
for school librarians to advocate for revision of policies to keep them current and provide
effective guidance for school librarians as they make selections for their collections.

This is a Google Doc version of the Future Ready Framework that you can copy and edit for your own district. Answering the questions can help you to create your library plan. My administration loved this form.

Included in this document is information that I learned while completing a District Library Plan and Participating in the DPI Library Planning Group.

This is the Board approved long range library plan for the Litthe Chute Area School District. It uses the Future Ready Librarian framework. 

In Wisconsin, having a district library plan that is approved by the school board is a legislative requirement, but following a rule does not invite inspiration or provide a complete picture of why this work needs to be done. We have worked to create a process for library planning that incorporates aligning library program goals to school and district needs and creating a pathway for building positive relationships in an effort to increase visibility and value of library programs throughout our state.

This is the Future Ready Library Program Plan for the Oak Creek-Franklin School District. It lays out the plan for the next three years in the district. Over the course of 6 years, all gears will be addressed. The plan is meant to be fluid in nature.  We will be evaluating progress over time to best meet the needs of the district. 

In Wisconsin, having a district library plan approved by the school board is a legislative requirement, but following a rule does not invite inspiration or provide a complete picture of why this work must be done. We have created a community of school librarians who inspire and guide each other through library planning. Working through the creation and implementation of library plans aligns the library program with school and district needs. It creates a pathway for advocacy, building positive relationships, and increasing the visibility and value of library programs throughout our state.

During the webinar, the guests shared how:
A library plan allows for telling important stories to administrators and board members, adding value and understanding of how a strong library program positively impacts students
Using The FRL Framework as your evaluation tool for your library program provides structure and intentionality
Wisconsin is building a supportive network for school librarians who often feel isolated in their work

Not even sure where to start with library planning. Here are a few tools that might help you get started writing your library plan.

Penny Stuiber, District Library Media Specialist at Oconto Falls School District, has generously shared surveys used as part of her library planning process.

Long Range Library & Technology Plan for Swallow School District for 2023-2026. Created by Annie DiPietro- LMS and Melissa Thompson- Superintendent.
Resources: Wisconsin Department of Education, Monica Treptow, DPI, Future Ready Librarian Framework