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Descriptive Statements:
- Recognize types, characteristics, and uses of various information resources, as well as the advantages and limitations of various resources and technologies with regard to specific information needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of genres and characteristics of literature for children and young adults; issues related to the selection, use, and recommendation of literature; and strategies for promoting literature appreciation and the habit of lifelong reading.
- Apply knowledge of strategies for assisting students in the selection of quality reading materials that are appropriate for their reading levels and interests and that promote fluency and facilitate the reading process.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and procedures for developing an up-to-date and wide-ranging school library media collection that responds to the needs of a varied population and supports the school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Recognize appropriate methods, including the use of various data, for evaluating, selecting, deselecting, and reconsidering (i.e., addressing challenged) school library media resources, including strategies for involving the learning community in these activities.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for creating and communicating school library media policies that reflect the legal guidelines and professional ethics of librarianship and promote responsible use of information and technology.
- Apply knowledge of methods for classifying, cataloging, and organizing school library media resources and equipment; factors to consider when establishing use and circulation policies; and systems and resources for effectively managing the school library media collection.
Sample Item:
Compared with the advantages of other resources, the most important advantage of using open educational resources in the research process is that open educational resources:
- can be downloaded in multiple languages and formats.
- include only peer-reviewed research and literature.
- are generally available without copyright and licensing restrictions.
- have a minimal subscription fee for educational institutions.
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
C. An open educational resource (OER) refers to a resource that has been made widely available to the public on the Internet without licensing or copyright restrictions. The process of securing permissions to use copyrighted material can be an involved process that can delay or restrict the individual's ability to reproduce or cite information relevant to a research topic. Open educational resources can include articles, journals, books, conference proceedings, theses, videos, music, and other materials.
Descriptive Statements:
- Identify methods for determining the information and recreation needs of members of the learning community and for using that information to establish goals and guide decision making related to school library media resources and services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for promoting collaboration in the development, implementation, and evaluation of school library media programs.
- Apply knowledge of methods for collecting and analyzing relevant qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate the effectiveness of the school library media program and its operations, including strategies for reporting evaluation results to the learning community and modifying the school library media program based on evaluation results.
- Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for integrating the school library media program into schoolwide strategic planning and reform efforts and of research on the role of school library media programs in promoting student learning.
- Identify characteristics and roles of various staff, student aides, and volunteers in the school library media center and methods for training, supervising, and addressing issues related to school library media staff, student aides, and volunteers in various contexts.
- Apply knowledge of the budgeting process, funding sources within and beyond the school, financial record-keeping and reporting techniques, and methods for operating a cost-effective and financially sound school library media program.
- Demonstrate knowledge of methods for organizing physical space in the school library media center for efficiency and accessibility, including the management of physical resources.
Sample Item:
An elementary school library media specialist is reviewing the results of a recent needs assessment, an excerpt of which is shown below.
Needs Assessment Excerpt
(28 teachers responding)
Each row has a need assessed with cumulative totals in each column
| blank |
Excellent |
Good |
Fair |
Poor |
| 1. Providing resources to support the curriculum |
-- |
18 |
6 |
4 |
| 2. Letting teachers know about the resources available |
16 |
8 |
4 |
-- |
| 3. Coplanning and teaching |
-- |
-- |
11 |
17 |
| 4. Integrating research skills/technology skills into classroom assignments |
-- |
2 |
21 |
5 |
| 5. Aligning library skills instruction with subject disciplines |
-- |
6 |
16 |
6 |
| 6. Assessing the information needs of the teachers and students |
-- |
14 |
14 |
-- |
Which of the following goals for the school library media program is best supported by these data?
- providing teachers with annotated bibliographies related to grade-level standards
- expanding methods for communicating with teachers about library media program resources
- increasing collaboration with teachers to incorporate information skills into instruction
- designing teacher surveys that focus on various components of the library media program
Correct Response and Explanation (Show Correct ResponseHide Correct Response)
C. Of all the areas queried in the needs assessment excerpt, integrating research and technology skills into classroom assignments was cited by 26 of 28 teachers as fair to poor. The most effective way to address this area of need is to engage with teachers in more purposeful collaboration related to instructional topics and how research and technology skills can support content learning.
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