[LM_NET] TARGET: Library Budget

["Thompson, Renee" <RThompson@BROWNEACADEMY.ORG>]

Good Morning!

I have a question about how everyone spends their budget when purchasing books and 
videos/DVDs. I always consult teachers about items they wish to see in the library 
and I try my best to order the things they want. I think I have done a pretty good 
job of that, esp. considering I don't have much money.  

However, I wonder is there a line between supporting teacher curriculum and buying 
books for them to TEACH curriculum. If a library has limited funds, should it be 
responsible for purchasing multiple copies of books (up to 7 copies of a title) for 
the teachers to teach reading? Or should core reading materials be purchased with 
curriculum and instruction money? 

If so, how would I politely explain that to the powers that be? 

TIA! 
Renee

J. Renee Thompson
School Librarian
Browne Academy
rthompson@browneacademy.org
"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read 
them." - Mark Twain   

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