Media+Center+Budget

= BUDGET/FUNDING = An adequate budget is necessary to have a successful library media program. It should allow for the aquisition, updating, and expansion of library materials to meet the needs of its students and teachers in a rapidly changing technological world.

Budget needs to meet goals and objectives for the library media program should be developed and communicated to the administration. As of now the district budgets approximately $24.00 for supplies and books. Grants, fund raising projects, approved by the school district, or donations from the school community may serve as additional funding resources to purchase library media materials.

** ALA **** STANDARDS: HIGH SCHOOLS OVER 1,000 STUDENTS ** **__Collection__**

held (volumes) || 24,000 || 30,000 || 37,000 || Student || 14 || 17 || 21 || Students || 10 || 14 || 15 ||
 * Number of books
 * Total books per
 * Subscriptions per 100

(Source: from ALA Standards)

The national recommendation for high school library books per student is 16 to 25, depending on the size and level of the school. http://aasl.ala.org/essentiallinks/index.php?title=Budget