Cyprus Ministry of Education updates procedure for school library book approvals

The Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth of Cyprus has issued a formal notification to publishers and authors regarding the updated procedure and criteria for evaluating and approving books for school libraries within the secondary general education system.

The official directive details specific requirements for the submission of books, outlining that applicants must send a formal request to the Department of Secondary General Education. This request can be submitted either via postal mail or by hand delivery. The evaluation process, as described in Appendix A, is designed to ensure that books meet established standards before being considered for inclusion in school library catalogs. The general criteria for this assessment are further detailed in Appendix B of the official announcement.

This administrative update aims to streamline the process for enriching school libraries with appropriate educational materials. The ministry emphasizes that these guidelines must be strictly followed to obtain official approval for a book's inclusion or purchase for secondary school collections.