Eligibility Guidelines for Participation

Students at participating schools read books from a list established by the state Battle of the Books committees and then compete in quiz-bowl-style tournaments to test their knowledge of these books. Battle of the Books involvement is contingent on participating schools meeting the following criteria: 

Coach:  

• Either an 076  licensed Media Coordinator OR Certified Staff Member serving as the school's BOB coach
• current member of NCSLMA
• fills out compliance form by deadline in December.

Library:

• with a designated space on the site of the school ( Only Exception, some Early and Middle colleges operate differently - See High School BOB rules).
• cataloged collection
• open and staffed at least 20 hours weekly by a certified school Library Media Coordinator or other certified staff serving in the role of Media Coordinator.

https://ncslma.wildapricot.org/EBOB