Students in grades 1 - 5 will be allowed to check out two books each week. Students in grades 3 - 5 may check out one magazine and one book. Kindergarten and PreK students may check one one book per week. Books need to be returned before students may check out another book.

Books will be selected by consulting several sources for recommended books. Books will be on the approved book list for Montgomery County schools, having been reviewed by media specialists and other professional sources, such as School Library Journal, Booklist, Children's Catalog, Outstanding List of Science Trade Books, and Notable Social Studies Books for Young People.

Books selected for the School Library Media Center will have received at least two positive reviews.

All students have the right to use the media center. All students may check out books as they wish, and choose their own materials. Materials are not restricted by age or grade level, although teachers and media staff may make suggestions. Parent or teacher approval of materials is not required for students when selecting books. Library materials will not be censored. Students will have a right to privacy of the materials they check out. The collection will contain material that represents diversity, students' interests, and intellectual growth.