Standard IIIJackie CadenaSara Reibman

Armandina VillarrealOralia Altamirano

Learner-Centered Technology and Information Access Strategies for Librarians

Principle 1

The library media program provides a balanced, carefully selected, and systematically organized collection of print and electronic library resources that are sufficient to meet students’ needs in all subject areas and that are continuously monitored for currency and relevancy.

Collection Size and Currency

Minimum – 12 - 20 items/student Exemplary – 16 – 24 items/student

Age of Collection

Acceptable – average age of 15 years Exemplary – average age 11 years or less

Technology

Acceptable – 5-9 students/computer Exemplary – 4 students/computer or fewer Replacement cycle range – every 3-5 years

Consortia Information Sharing

Acceptable – electronic subscriptions, ILL, remote access to web in library

Exemplary - includes school wide remote access to web and a minimum of 3-6 additional electronic databases

Print Periodicals

Acceptable – 10-35 periodical subscriptions Exemplary – 20-65 periodical subscriptions

News Sources

Acceptable – 1 local and 1 major metropolitan newspaper

Exemplary – 2 additional major metropolitan newspapers

Selection Policy

Acceptable – written, board-approved policy Exemplary – participates in development of

same policy and shares it with community

Use of Selection Tools

Acceptable – 2 professional and up-to-date tools

Exemplary – 5 or more of these tools

Correlation to TAKS/TEKS

Acceptable – collection based on curriculum, state objectives, and student characteristics

Exemplary – also considers national information literacy standards and community input

Collection Management

Acceptable – weeding with tools (CREW) Exemplary – management plan includes

point of use development

Benefits

Collection is appropriate and reliable correlates with classroom objectives includes a variety of resources resources used on and off campus

Principle 2

The librarian models and promotes the highest standards of conduct, ethics, and integrity in the use of the Web and other print and electronic resources.

Legal Compliance

Acceptable – adheres to current school board policies and other legal regulations

Exemplary – leads staff and students to adhere to these standards

Copyright

Acceptable – 100% copyright compliance status

Exemplary – same but better organized

Copyright Notice and Monitoring

Acceptable – copying equipment from library is clearly marked and monitored

Exemplary – school wide compliance

Communication

Acceptable – policies and procedures are communicated to staff and administrators

Exemplary – same policies and procedures are well-publicized and advocated

Training

Acceptable – provided upon request Exemplary – training integrated into library

services plan

Benefits

Copyright law is observed Campus and district internet policies are

observed Documentation of sources is appropriate

Principle 3

The librarian employs existing and emerging technologies to access, evaluate, and disseminate information for integration into instructional programs

Electronic Resources

Acceptable – available in library and by remote access

Exemplary – also available through library portal

Online Catalog

Acceptable – available in library Exemplary – available campus wide and

remotely

Administrative Computer

Acceptable – 1 shared by all staff members Exemplary – 1/staff member

Circulation Computer

Acceptable – 1 Exemplary – 2 or more

Technology

Acceptable – supports learner Exemplary – instructs and supports learner

Technology Committee

Acceptable – librarian serves on committee Exemplary - also provides input

Technology Initiatives

Acceptable – upon request Exemplary – systematically provides training

Benefits

Effective communication skills are developed Resources are utilized Research skills developed

Principle 4

The librarian models information problem solving processes while providing formal and informal instruction about reference and research techniques

Teacher/Librarian Collaboration

Acceptable – facilitates collaboration Exemplary – implements and evaluates

collaboration

Research Techniques

Acceptable – introduces techniques to students and staff

Exemplary – also instructs all to use multiple formats of research

Benefits

Students learn cooperative learning Students learn to use technology to create

products and to present knowledge Students learn critical evaluation of materials