Library Services
About Library Services
The mission of the Conroe ISD school library program is to ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information, enabling them to be life-long learners. Library Services supports student achievement through the acquisition of print, web-based, streaming video, and digital media used in the implementation of Conroe ISD’s TEKS-aligned curriculum in all content areas. Students using campus and district-wide library resources develop skills in information literacy and an appreciation of reading. District staff use library resources for research and curriculum development.
Library Books under Reconsideration
The following library books received Requests for Reconsiderations:
Title | Author | Date | Evaluation Process | Determination |
Fahrenheit 451 | Ray Bradbury | December 2006 | Reconsideration Committee | Remain in High School Libraries |
The Diary of a Wimpy Kid | Jeff Kinney | October 2018 | Reconsideration Committee | Remain in Library Collections |
Beauty Queens | Libba Bray | December 2018 | Reconsideration Committee | Remain in High School Libraries |
Amityville | John Perritano | February 2019 | Reconsideration Committee | Remain in Library Collections |
Out of Darkness | Ashley Hope Perez | December 2021 | Reconsideration Committee Report | Remain in High School Libraries |
A Court of Thorns and Roses – Series | Sarah J. Maas | September 2022 | Reconsideration Committee | Removed from High School Libraries Removed from Classroom Collections Did not meet Selection Criteria |
Eleanor & Park | Rainbow Rowell | September 2022 | Reconsideration Committee Report | Moved to High School Libraries & Classroom Collections |
The Perks of Being a Wallflower | Stephen Chbosky | September 2022 | Reconsideration Committee Level 2 Level 3 | Remain in High School Libraries Removed from Classroom Collections |
The Handmaid’s Tale | Margaret Atwood | November 2022 | Request for Reconsideration | Removed from High School Libraries Did not meet Selection Criteria |
All Boys Aren’t Blue | George M. Johnson | November 2022 | Request for Reconsideration | Removed from High School Libraries Removed from Classroom Collections Did not meet Selection Criteria |
Ramona Blue | Julie Murphy | November 2022 | Reconsideration Committee Level 2 Level 3 | Moved to High School Libraries |
Sunny Side Up | Jennifer Holm | April 2023 | Reconsideration Committee | Remain in Elementary Libraries |
Drama | Raina Telgemeier | August 2023 | Request for Reconsideration | Pending Review |
Library Books Re-evaluated Under EFB Selection Criteria
The following titles are under review based on the selection criteria set out in Board Policies EFB Local Instructional Resources – Library Materials. This list is not exhaustive and will be periodically updated.
Library Materials 30 Day Review
Library materials recommended for purchase will be posted for 30 days prior to purchase on the Library Services webpage to give staff, students, parents, and community members an opportunity to review and comment on the materials prior to purchase. Comments must be submitted by completing the District’s form, which can be found at the link below. All comments received within the 30-day comment period will be reviewed and considered prior to finalizing the purchase. The posting will be updated as purchase orders are submitted.
Elementary Book Order– review by September 29, 2023
K-6 Book Order- review by September 29, 2023
Intermediate Book Order– review by September 29, 2023
High School Book Order– review by September 29, 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have a question regarding a library book or resource, please reach out to your child’s librarian. For general questions, please see the Frequently Asked Questions below.
Library Services Contacts
Melody Hiser
- Email Address: mhiser@conroeisd.net
- Tel: 936-709-8040