Standard III Jackie Cadena Sara Reibman Armandina Villarreal Oralia 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 – 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 – periodical subscriptions Exemplary – 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