[AISLE-Share] YA checkout form?

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Is this form a violation of patron privacy and unlimited access to information? The Library Bill of Rights (http://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill) states that patron’s records are only to be viewed by the patron or the school librarian as well as unabridged access to age-appropriate information. I my opinion having a permission slip/YA checkout form is a violation of the student’s privacy and unlimited access to a collection.

With that being stated, I went the route of educating my faculty and administration. I marked the books that are YA with a 8th Grade label. That label means there is content that may be more mature and the teacher knows about it, especially my 6th grade teachers. I’ve shown my faculty how to get a professional review, but they don’t really get why. I also have done booktalks with my faculty (once every other year).

Sincerely,

Alan, Librarian serving Brooks Middle School

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We don't have a form, but ask parents/guardians to write us a brief note granting permission for their student to check out YA books.

Barb Miller
Learning Resource Center Facilitator
Troy Community Consolidated School District 30C

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On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 3:11 PM, Email list for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info<mailto:aisle at list.railslibraries.info>> wrote:
I don't have a form but I do have this on my website and I tell them this @ orientation and if I remember when they check out a YA.... 'If a book ever makes you feel uncomfortable, bring it back and check out something else.  What is not a good fit for you, might be a good fit for somebody else or you in the future.  Library books are optional free reading, not a requirement."

On Mon, Aug 27, 2018 at 2:49 PM, Email list for the Association of Illinois School Library Educators <aisle at list.railslibraries.info<mailto:aisle at list.railslibraries.info>> wrote:
Do any of you have a form for junior high/middle school students who would like to check out "YA" books? (parent permission, etc.)


Mr. Tim Yoder

Librarian
Harvard Junior High School
1301 North Garfield Street
Harvard, IL 60033
815-943-6466 ext.2337
Fax 815-943-8521
Email: tyoder at cusd50.org<mailto:tyoder at cusd50.org>

Currently Reading:
Dissonance by Erica O'Rourke
Listen, Slowly by Thanhha Lai
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