Library and Media Center
Library and Media Center Mission
At Fredericksburg ISD, our Library and Media Center exists to inspire curiosity, build a love for reading, and empower students to become confident researchers and responsible users of information. We are committed to supporting classroom learning, encouraging personal growth, and providing access to engaging, age-appropriate resources that help every student achieve their full potential.
Our libraries are more than just spaces for books—they are welcoming hubs of innovation and discovery where students and families can connect, explore, and grow together. With the guidance of our dedicated library staff, we help students think critically, communicate effectively, and become lifelong learners ready to thrive in a changing world.
We inspire learners by offering meaningful opportunities to explore, create, and grow through reading, research, and innovation.
We guide students to become thoughtful readers, responsible digital citizens, and curious thinkers who pursue knowledge with confidence and purpose.
We collaborate with families and educators to build a district-wide collection that supports classroom learning and encourages personal discovery—empowering each student to reach their full potential.
We cultivate a thriving library system that reflects the needs and voices of our community, ensuring every resource aligns with our commitment to academic excellence and student success.
Selection Determination and Transparency
At Fredericksburg ISD, we believe that building a strong school library collection is a shared responsibility that involves our educators, families, and community. Our goal is to offer materials that enrich instruction, encourage independent reading, and reflect the broad interests of our students.
In an effort to ensure that our parents and community have an opportunity to review book purchases and provide feedback prior to approval, we will now have a 30-calendar day feedback process in advance of approving books. This will allow families and community members the opportunity to review requested book purchases and provide input via an online form.
Book selection is guided by the following:
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Professional book reviews and community feedback play an important role in determining what is added to the collection.
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Library data, such as circulation numbers, material age, and collection analyses, help ensure our resources are current and relevant.
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Books are chosen to support both classroom curriculum and student-driven reading interests.
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Purchases are made collaboratively by campus librarians with the goal of strengthening the district-wide collection, while also welcoming insight and input from our community.
This process reflects our commitment to maintaining a thoughtful, purposeful collection that supports student learning and honors the values of our families.
FHS/District Library Contact:
Carrie Roemer
830-997-7551
FMS Library Contact:
Kassi Mehler
830-997-7657
FES Library Contact:
Lauren Nicoson
830-997-9595
SES Library Contact:
Classroom Teacher
830-990-4599
FPS Library Contact:
Laisha Rivas
830-997-7421
Book Reconsideration Process
At Fredericksburg ISD, we aim to maintain a collection that supports learning, encourages growth, and reflects the values of our community. If there is a book currently in our library collection that you feel does not align with those values, we invite you to complete the Book Reconsideration Form linked below.
All requests are carefully reviewed by a campus-level Reconsideration Committee in accordance with Legal and Local Policy EFB. This process ensures each concern is handled thoughtfully and fairly, while respecting the wide range of needs and interests across our district.
We appreciate your patience and partnership as materials are reviewed.
Library Materials
For more information regarding Library Materials, please see EFB (Legal) (Local) Policies.
Request for Reconsideration Form
If you have a concern about an instructional resources and would like to make a formal reconsideration, please complete one the forms below:
Request for Reconsideration of Instructional Materials Form
Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials Form
Appeal
A complainant may appeal a decision in accordance with appropriate complaint policies, starting with the appropriate administrator. [See DGBA, FNG, and GF]