PURPOSE, GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES OF THE CCA LIBRARY

The fact that a book is part of the CCA library does not necessarily mean that the school or sponsoring church agrees with its contents.

I. Purpose of the library

1. To uphold the Word of God and the philosophy and goals of the
2. institution of which it is a part.
3. To encourage spiritual learning and growth of students.
4. To provide Christian literature not readily found in public or other secular libraries.
5. To provide material appropriate to the mental, emotional, social and
6. spiritual needs and interests of the institution and its users.
7. To provide resources for the student

1. In fulfilling assignments
2. In supplementing classroom instruction
3. In improving the skills of discernment
4. In assisting in the molding of character
5. In encouraging spirituality
6. In inspiring students to lead more godly lives

II. General Book Selection Policy

1. Philosophy and practice for the acquisition of books and materials will harmonize with the purposes of the library.
2. Curriculum needs carry first priority in acquisition of library materials. Administration, faculty, and staff requests for materials, which directly support the curriculum, constitute this category.
3. General circulation and non-circulating reference materials relating to the curriculum as well as materials important in their own right are second in priority.
4. Other reading materials including fiction, drama, poetry, and essays are selected by the librarian. Recommendations and donations are solicited.
5. Acceptability on the part of the Christian should depend upon the purpose of the work: does it sharpen moral understanding and encourage correct moral choices?

The Library is available for research and our student's enjoyment. Library books may be checked out for a 2 week period. There is a fine of 5 cents a day for overdue books.