1. Library Information & Technology MISSION: …to ensure that students are effective users and producers of information and ideas jpegtheendinmind.net

3. Information and Technology Instruction Focus on two key research standards for each grade level Standards chosen will vary between grade levels Teach digital citizenship and citing works (3-5 th grades) Incorporate tech standards within research lessons Integrate tech and research standards during reading advocacy lessons

4. PLAN – Discuss a Topic, Ask Key Questions about the Topic GATHER– Search for, Locate and Select the Best Information ORGANIZE– Take Notes Using Own Words, Evaluate, and Cite Works SHARE – Create a Project Based on Notes that Answer Questions EVALUATE - Questions Answered? Quality Work? Gave Credit? Note: The 5-Star Research Process was adapted by LWSD Teacher-Librarians with permission from The Bloomington, MN School District Media Specialists

5. Reading Advocacy Book Shares – Book Talks - motivate students, maintaining a powerful culture for reading Displays in the Library (See me if you want to share an idea) School Wide Accelerated Reader PTSA Used Book Fair (2 Free Books for each student) Poem in Your Pocket Muffins with Mom & Read, Doughnuts with Dad & Read Involve volunteers – one-on-one reading Parents Senior Citizens Groups http://callaway.frco.k12.va.us

6. Information Management & Services LIT Program Advisory Committee Formed Teacher-Librarian, Administrator, Teachers, Support staff Evaluate School needs for LIT Program moving forward Analyze Data & Advise -Pie Chart Planning for Future Consulting with LIT Advisory Committee Quarterly Collaborate – Let’s meet, share ideas & find useful library resources Collection development to continue Make the Library an inviting exciting place http://teacherweb.com/MS/MendenhallElementary

7. Consult LIT Program Advisory Board Monthly Continual Evaluation of LIT Program and School Needs Expand Information & Technology Instruction standards comprehensively across grade-levels Increase School-wide Reading Advocacy Promotions Library Haiku page rich with resources for students, staff and family use Continual Growth and Weeding of Collections Kelly Boreson, Dreamstime.com