library media center policy and procedures manual for kearns high school

8/12/2019 Library Media Center Policy and Procedures Manual for Kearns High School

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Kearns High School Media CenterPolicy and Procedures Manual

Updated: March 2014


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Table of Contents

Mission Statement .............................................................................................................. 3

Environment........................................................................................................................ 3

Demographics ..................................................................................................................... 4

Selection Policy ................................................................................................................... 4

Deselection ......................................................................................................................... 6

Donations or Gifts ............................................................................................................... 7

Challenged Material ............................................................................................................ 7

Outside Resources .............................................................................................................. 8

Media Center Staff Job Descriptions .................................................................................. 9

Library Media Educational Technology Specialist LMETS) ............................................. 9

High School Media Secretary ........................................................................................ 10

Student Library Aides ........................................................................................................ 11

Services Provided by Library ............................................................................................. 11

Cataloging and Processing Items ...................................................................................... 12

Circulation and Fine Guidelines ........................................................................................ 12

Student Circulation Guidelines ..................................................................................... 12Staff Circulation Guidelines .......................................................................................... 12

Fine Collection Guidelines............................................................................................. 13

Weeding and Discard Disposal Procedures ...................................................................... 13

Surplus Library Books Procedure .................................................................................. 13

Surplus Textbook Procedure ......................................................................................... 14

Inventory Process .............................................................................................................. 14

Appendix:Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials

Evaluation of Library Materials

Student Aide Confidentiality Agreement

ALA Library Bill of Rights

Utah Library Media/Information Literacy Standards

References

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Collection Development Policy

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

The Kearns High Media Center strives to be a welcoming hub of learning for the Kearns

High community helping to prepare students for success as lifelong learners in the 21st

century through the development of information literacy and research skills, access to

technology and research materials, and access to materials for and the encouragement

of reading for pleasure.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Kearns High School library media program is to be an integral part of

the instructional program and educational experience by:

Providing students with the skills and resources to become independent criticalreaders, thinkers, and information users

Collaborating with teachers to create authentic and engaging learningexperiences for students

Supporting students in developing an appreciation for literature and a life-longlove of reading

Creating an atmosphere where students feel welcomed and encouraged topursue their studies and learning for personal interests

Environment

The Kearns High School Media Center is 5,400 square feet. The area includes several

work rooms, storage rooms, and offices. It houses a student computer lab with 45

computers as well as several tables for students to use as well as a lounge area for

students. It currently houses over 3,000 fiction books and close to 7,000 non-fictiontitles as well as textbooks, other media, and equipment available for checkout to

teachers and students.

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DemographicsKearns High School currently has an enrollment of around 1,525 students and 68

members of the faculty as well as other support staff. Currently, Kearns High serves

grades 10 through 12. However, 9th

grade will be added during the 2014-2015 school

year creating a projected enrollment of around 2,400 students and will increase thenumber of faculty 80.

The student population of Kearns High reflects a diverse community. 51% of the

students are Caucasian, 38% are Hispanic, 4.53% are Polynesian, 1.57% are Native

American, 1.57% are Asian, and 3% are African American. 65% of the student population

is identified as not proficient in English; however the majority of these non-proficient

students speak conversational English well. At least 21 languages, primarily English and

Spanish, are spoken by the students at Kearns High. Close to 49% of the students are on

either free or reduced lunch.

Selection Policy

Statement of Philosophy

Kearns High School follows Granite School District s collection development goal to

provide materials which will implement, enrich, and support the education program of

the school. The library media teacher should provide a wide range of material on all

levels of difficulty, with diversity of appeal, and the presentation of different points of

view Granite School District, 2008).

Objectives

Following Granite School District s selection policy (2008), Kearns High School seeks to

reaffirm the objectives of the Standards for School Media Programs prepared by the

American Association of School Librarians which assert that the responsibility of the

media center is:

1. To provide materials that will enrich and support the curriculum, taking intoconsideration the varied interests, abilities, and maturity levels of the pupils

served2. To provide materials that will stimulate growth in factual knowledge, literary

appreciation, aesthetic values, and ethical standards

3. To provide a background of information which will enable pupils to makeintellectual judgments in their daily lives

4. To provide materials on opposing sides of controversial issues so that youngcitizens may develop, under guidance, the practice of critical analysis of all media

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5. To provide materials representative of the many religious, ethnic, and culturalgroups and their contributions to our American heritage.

6. To place principle above personal opinion and reason above prejudice in theselection of materials of the highest quality in order to assure a comprehensive

collection appropriate for the users of the library media center.

Responsibility for Selection

The responsibility for coordinating the selection of library materials rests with the library

media specialist who seeks faculty, student, and parent recommendations for the

purchase of library materials. Departmental recommendations are highly valued and

sought in regards to the selection of curriculum-related materials. While the media

center facilitates the management of textbooks, textbook selection is made at the

district level or at the school level by departments with the approval of school

administration.

Selection Criteria

Following Granite School District s Selection Policy 2008), the following criteria will be

used as they apply:

1. Needs of the school based on knowledge of the curriculum and of existingcollection

2. Overall purpose3. Timeliness or permanence4. Importance of subject matter5. Quality of the writing/production6. Readability and popular appeal7. Authoritativeness8. Reputation of the publisher/producer9. Reputation and significance of the author/artist, composer/producer, etc.10.Format and price11.Requests from faculty and studentsAdditional criteria will be used when selecting resources including:

12.Appropriateness for the age, development, abilities and learning styles of thestudents

13.Free of bias or stereotype and/or representative of different points of view oncontroversial subjects

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Procedures for Selection of Materials

A. To ensure that instructional needs of the school are being, teachers will beconsulted to assess the needs of their curriculum as well as their

recommendations for purchase.

B. In selecting resources, media center personnel will find and evaluate availableresources to meet curricular and personal reading needs. In doing so, the library

media specialist will consult various online and print resources for reviews of the

material under consideration. While several of the resources listed are vendors,

their websites provide reviews of the materials.

Follett Titlewave Perma-Bound School Library Journal Horn Book Guide

GraniteMedia.org Other bibliographies and sources will be consulted as appropriate.

C. Materials will be selected based on the objectives and criteria of the school andmedia center as outline above.

Deselection

Materials that no longer meet the stated objectives of the library including items thatmay have become damaged or obsolete) will be weeded as is necessary and

appropriate. Weeding will occur on a regular and ongoing basis. Lost or weeded

materials will be replaced when said materials are still of educational value or replaced

with more current material on the same topic when appropriate to meet the needs of

the curriculum.

Criteria for Weeding:

Poor content including: outdated or obsolete information, trivial subject matter,inaccurate or false information, biased views, mediocre writing style, superseded

editions as new editions are added)

Poor appearance including: worn out items, dated cover art, books withyellowed or torn pages, etc.

Unused materials that have not circulated within the past 3-5 years and may notbe used for reference or research or duplicate copies that are no longer needed.

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school library. Upon the school s receipt of a completed Request for Reconsideration,

members of the School Library Collection Evaluation Committee will review the

complaint and evaluate the material in question. The district media specialist should

also be informed of the challenge and receive a copy of the Request for

Reconsideration. As part of the review process, each committee member will complete

and Evaluation of Materials form, giving particular consideration to the concerns thatwere expressed by the patron. As soon as possible, the written decision of the School

Library Evaluation Committee should be given to the person s) submitting the request

for reconsideration. If the school committee s decision does not satisfy the person s)

requesting reconsideration of materials, the school principal should direct them to the

District Library Media Selection Committee who will then review the challenged

material and make a final decision. A written decision of this committee will be provided

to the patron and school principal so that appropriate action may be taken.

Both forms are available in the Appendix of this manual and in the Granite School

District Reconsideration of Materials Policy available on Granite School District s media

website (http://www.granitemedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Reconsideration-

of-Library-Materials-Policy-Forms.pdf).

Outside Resources

The Kearns High Library strives to make as many resources as possible available to

students. With a shared online catalog, library staff are able to search other Granite

School District schools library collections for resources. If available, these resourcesmay be requested for interlibrary loan and available to the patron within two days.

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Operational Procedures

Media Center Staff Job Descriptions

Job descriptions and responsibilities for Kearns High Media Center staff are specified by

Granite School District as follows

Library Media Educational Technology Specialist (LMETS)

Description

The position of Library Media Educational Technology Specialist LMETS) will oversee the

Media Center and provide training and support to assigned school s) in using technologyto enhance curriculum and instruction. This position will require spending 12 of the

specialist time providing technical support and media center supervision and the other

12 in instructional staff development.

Responsibilities of the LMETS Position

Instructional

Facilitate the integration of technology into the curriculum by modelingtechnology for teachers and students to enhance instruction and assessment to

meet real world technological use. Train staff members in current technology applications. Train teachers and students to use the Big 6 Research skills. Teach orientation classes to train students on Pioneer, library catalog, library

layout and evaluating Internet sites.

Collaborate with teachers to teach research strategies, citation methods andeffective use of instructional technologies.

Work in collaboration with teachers to increase academic achievement. Offer support in all areas of the curriculum. Communicate with teachers about new materials in the media center and online

resources.

Literacy Acquisition

Maintain knowledge of current young adult literature and include appropriatepopular titles in the school collection.

Promote school-wide literacy through book talks, displays, activities and otherpromotions.

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Administrative

Maintain an attractive, welcoming learning environment. Make the library available to students and staff before school, during school

hours (including lunch) and after school.

Supervise media secretary, student aides and/or CyberCorps students. Collect and manage Acceptable Use Policy forms. Oversee book selection and develop a balanced collection with up to date books

corresponding to core content.

High School Media Secretary

Description

The High School Media Secretary assists the Library Media Educational Technology

Specialist in providing an efficient school library media center. Additional duties are

performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Essential Functions

Assists students, staff, and visitors in locating and using the school library mediacenter resources and facilities. Is visible, accessible, helpful, and courteous to

students, staff and visitors.

Monitors students in the library, including their computer and Internet usage. Processes and catalogs library books, textbooks, periodicals, equipment and

other materials.

Checks library materials in and out to patrons. Help maintain a clean, organized, and properly shelved media center. Assists scheduling library use with teachers. Sends notices of overdue items, fees and fines. Maintains lists of those with

overdue accounts.

Maintains continuity of media center operation when LMETS/librarian is absent. Assists with displays, promotion of literature, and reading advisory. Assists librarian in the supervision and training of student assistants and

volunteers.

Assigns work to student assistants. Gives students guidance in their research. Assists with library Book Fairs. Helps maintain a current library collection. Assists with a yearly inventory of

library collection.

Assist LMETS with equipment repairs and maintenance. Assists with other assignments as determined by Library Media Educational

Technology Specialist and school Principal.

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Student Library Aides

Students may sign up to work in the library during one period of their schedule with the

permission of their school counselor and the librarian. Their responsibilities include:

Checking materials in and out Shelving returned library materials Organizing and dusting library shelves Cleaning library tables and computers Other tasks as directed by the librarian or library media secretary

Student Aides must fill out and return a Student Aide Confidentiality Agreement (found

in the Appendix) during their first week of service in the library and abide by that

agreement during their length of service.

Student Aides will be graded on a Pass/Fail basis as well as given a Citizenship grade on

their report cards. The grades given reflect the quality of work in the library, thebehavior of the student while working in the library, and their attendance and

punctuality.

Services Provided by Library

The library is open to students and faculty from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm every school day.

During this time, the library facility may be used by patrons for:

Browsing the collection and checking out books for personal or academic use Using computers and other library facilities for school-related work Meeting with other patrons for the purposes of collaboration or, when

appropriate, socializing.

The library is also available as a meeting place for large groups including faculty and

community meetings as long as the library is scheduled in advance.

All library staff are available to patrons to provide the following services:

Assist in finding and locating resources for personal or academic use Assist with computer-related questions or issues

The school librarian is available to provide the following instruction on the following

topics to individuals or classes upon request:

Information literacy skills and standards Technology tools 21stCentury Skills

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Cataloging and Processing Items

Library items should be catalogued in the Destiny Media Catalog and processed

according to the procedures and standards as outlined on the Granite School District

Media Website http://www.granitemedia.org/library-resources/cataloging-and-

processing). Non-fiction materials are classified according to the Dewey Decimal System.

All materials must be labeled with a unique barcode, a spine label with an appropriate

call number, a stamp or sticker on the inside of the cover indicating it is the property of

Kearns High School. Books must then be protected with an appropriate cover.

Circulation and Fine GuidelinesAll library materials must be checked out using the Destiny Media Catalog.

Student Circulation Guidelines

Standard student checkout periods:

Books: 14 days 10 school days eBooks: 14 days 10 school days Periodicals: Overnight Reference: Overnight or Non-circulating Textbooks: The length of the class (semester or year)

Student fines:

Grace period of 2 days before overdue fines are assessed. $0.25 a day for overdue books and periodicals Students will be charged the replacement cost for lost or damaged materials.

They also may be charged the overdue fine and/or a $1.00 processing fee.

Students with overdue materials or unpaid fines should not be allowed to checkout additional materials.

Overdue textbooks should be automatically marked Lost after 1 day overdue;overdue library materials should never be automatically marked Lost.

If a lost book is found in good condition during the same school year in which itwas lost, the student will be refunded the cost of the book. They still may be

assessed an overdue fine for the time the book was missing.

Overdue fines should not exceed $10.00.Staff Circulation Guidelines

Standard staff checkout periods:

Books: 14 days (10 school days) Equipment (kept through school year): due at end-of-year fixed date (i.e. May

31)

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Classroom textbook or novel sets: due at the end of the yearStaff fines:

Staff members are not charged late fines for overdue items. Staff members will be charged replacement costs for lost or damaged library

materials and equipment. This includes responsibility for materials such asnovel sets) that are in turn distributed to students. If the staff member does not

wish to take this responsibility, the materials should be checked out to individual

students through the media center. If checked out materials have been stolen

Granite Police should be notified for an investigation.

Fine Collection Guidelines

All library fines will be paid to the school financial secretary. Media center personnel

are not allowed to collect fine money. Library fine money will be deposited into an in-

school account specifically designated for book replacement costs, library supplies, and

literacy promotion. Textbook fine money goes into the replacement textbook budget.

Fines from other Schools

Library and textbook fines follow students when they transfer schools within the district.

These fines should be paid to the school that the student currently attends. If the fine

amount is $10.00 or more, the payment should be transferred to the school that

originally assessed the fine; if it is under $10.00, the student s current school can keep

the paid fine money for their own library or textbook budgets.

Weeding and Discard Disposal Procedures

Surplus Library Books Procedure

When a library book is no longer useful due to age, condition, or circulation the media

staff, with approval from the principal, may deem the books surplus and dispose of

them according the following procedure.

1. Media staff provides list of proposed surplus books from Destiny software to theprincipal for approval. This document should include the reason for the surplus

status and the principals signature of approval. This document is to be kept inthe library.

2. After approval, barcodes are to be crossed out and books are to be stampedDISCARD or SURPLUS.

3. Surplus the books through one of following methods. Staff should attempt themethods in the order given:

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a. Offer the books to the staff to keep in their classrooms. These wouldremain property of the school, but could be disposed of through any of

the subsequent methods without additional approval.

b. School may offer the books for sale to students and parents. School mustadhere to all required Accounting policies and procedures for collection

of funds.c. If a book will not sell it may be given away to students or parents.d. Offer the book to any organization that will receive the donation or drop

at one of the book donation containers located throughout the valley.

4. Books that are damaged such that they contain no value should be recycled.Surplus Textbook Procedure

Granite School District has entered into a contract with Follett Educational Services (FES)

to exclusively handle the purchasing and disposal of surplus textbooks. The following are

the procedures outlined in the contract.

1. Schools will post the surplus books(s) on the FES Surplus Management System(SMS) forviewing by other schools and districts to review for the required 14 day

posting period.

2. If books are desired by another school within the district the principals willarrange for the transfer of books.

3. If the books are desired by another district the school shall contact the districtwarehouse manager to arrange for the sale of the books.

4. If no parties are interested in the book(s) a school can do any of the followingwith the books:

a. Donate them to any individual or group that may have use for them.b. Sell the books to FES through this contract. All profits should be placed in

the local school textbook account 9368.

c. Work with FES to recycle the textbook if no market demand exists for thetextbook.

Inventory ProcessA full inventory of the librarys collection should be completed once a year. This can be

done by setting up an Inventory in Destiny and using a Bluetooth scanner and laptop.

Before finalizing the inventory, library staff should make sure they have scanned allmaterials within the inventory range. Once the inventory has been finalized, library staff

will more thoroughly investigate and search for lost items or delete them from the

catalog. Detailed instructions for this process in Destiny can be found at

http://www.granitemedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Library-Inventories-

Full.pdf.

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Appendix


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REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF LIBRARY MATERIALS

MEDIUM Book, video, etc.) ______________________________________________________________

TITLE________________________________________________________________________________

AUTHOR_____________________________________________________________________________

Publisher ____________________________________________________________________________

Copyright Date ___________ Call Number _____________ Hardcover ____ Paperback ____

NAME OF SCHOOL BUILDING WITH THE TITLE IN THE SCHOOL LIBRARY MEDIA COLLECTION

____________________________________________________________________________________

REVIEW REQUEST INITIATED BY:

Name (print) _______________________________ Signature __________________________________

Address ______________________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________ State ____________________ Zip _______________

Home Phone _________________________ Business Phone ____________________ Ext. ___________

COMPLAINANT REPRESENTS

Himself / Herself Yes ______ No ______ Other individual or group Yes ______ No ______

If representing others, give name of person s), address es) and phone number s):

EVALUATION (attach extra pages as needed)

1. I have read or viewed the entire book, video, etc. Yes _____ No _____

2. Summary of the book in your own words:

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8. Have you read any reviews of the material? If so, please list source and date of the review.

9. Are you aware of the literary critics judgment of this book and the author s reputation? Write what

you know of these literary opinions.

10. What would you like the school to do about this book?

11. Can you recommend another title for the school library to purchase that presents an alternative

point of view from the title in question? If yes, please list title, author, publisher, copyright.

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Evaluation of Library Materials

Date: _______________

Title for Reconsideration: ________________________________________________________

Evaluator: ____________________________________________________________________

Evaluators Job Title: ____________________________________________________________

1. I have read or viewed the entire book, video etc. Yes______ No_______

2. Did you find the material in question objectionable? Why or Why not?

3. Is there any age or group that should be allowed access to this book or video? If yes,who or what group? Please be specific and explain your reasoning.

4. Is there any age or group that should not be allowed access to this book or video? If yes,who or what group? Please be specific and explain your reasoning.

5. What action should be taken concerning this material?______ No action

______Remove from the school media center

______Restrict to specific approved groups

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Student Aide Confidentiality Agreement

Student Name:___________________________________________________

School:__________________________________________________________

As a student aide, I am acting as a school official. As a result of my position I may have access

to private student information, which is protected by State and Federal laws and district

policies. I agree to not share any information about students that I may learn because of my

position. Were I to share information, I could be assigned to a different class and subject

myself to disciplinary consequences.

By signing this form I understand that I am not to repeat any information I may hear or see. I

also realize that if I do repeat information I will be removed from my position as an aide.

Student Signature _____________________________________________ Date___________

Parent Signature ______________________________________________ Date___________

In order for you to be an aide, you must return this form to your teacher within 3 days of

receiving it. If you do not return it signed by both you and your parent, you will be removed asan aide.


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ALA Library Bill of Rights

The American Library Association affirms that all libraries are forums for information and ideas,

and that the following basic policies should guide their services.

I. Books and other library resources should be provided for the interest, information, and

enlightenment of all people of the community the library serves. Materials should not be

excluded because of the origin, background, or views of those contributing to their creation.

II. Libraries should provide materials and information presenting all points of view on current

and historical issues. Materials should not be proscribed or removed because of partisan or

doctrinal disapproval.

III. Libraries should challenge censorship in the fulfillment of their responsibility to provide

information and enlightenment.

IV. Libraries should cooperate with all persons and groups concerned with resisting abridgment

of free expression and free access to ideas.

V. A persons right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age,

background, or views.

VI. Libraries that make exhibit spaces and meeting rooms available to the public they serve

should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or

affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use.

Adopted June 19, 1939, by the ALA Council; amended October 14, 1944; June 18, 1948;

February 2, 1961; June 27, 1967; January 23, 1980; inclusion of age reaffirmed January 23,

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Library Media/Information Literacy-6512-(7-12) [1996] Page 1 of 5

Library Media Course Description

Library Media/Information Literacy-6512-(7-12) [1996]

Course Descr ipt ion

The mission of the Utah Library Media/Information Literacy Core Curriculum is to ensure that allstudents are effective users of ideas and information in all formats.

Core Standards of the Cours e

TOPIC: Task Definition: What needs to be done?

STANDARD: 6512 - 01Students will define a task and identify information needed.

OBJECTIVES:

6512-0101Define an information problem.o Analyze task in terms of what is required.o Seek clarification from teachers and others through a variety of all

communications media; e.g., in-person, electronic mail,written, fax.o Select and narrow or broaden topics into a manageable focus.o Formulate a topic sentence or thesis statement.o Identify audience.o Conceptualize form of final product based on personal learning style, assignment

constraints, and/or nature of information to be presented.o Formulate criteria for evaluation of the process for efficiency and effectiveness

and the product for effectiveness.o Build a reasonable timeline for completion of tasks.

6512-0102Identify the information needed.

o Analyze task in terms of information already known.o Analyze task in terms of information needed, considering amount, format,

location, and type; e.g., numerical, text, pictorial information.o Formulate primary research questions.o Select and narrow or broaden keyword search terms.

TOPIC: Information Seeking Strategies: Which resources can I use?

STANDARD: 6512 - 02Students will identify, evaluate, and select resources.

OBJECTIVES:6512-0201Determine a wide range of resources.

o Develop an information search strategy based on a personal information searchstyle, beginning with the resources available in or through the school librarymedia center.


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o Identify potential information resources in such formats as CD-ROM, video,network, virtual reality, print, and videodisk, including:

! General references; e.g., encyclopedias, almanacs, newspapers,periodicals, dictionaries, atlases, thesauruses.

! Subject-specific references; e.g., geographical dictionaries, artencyclopedias, automotive manuals, computer handbooks.

! General collection resources, both nonfiction and fiction, includingliterature.

! Human resources; e.g., interviews, in person, or on radio, on television.! Community resources; e.g., other libraries, art galleries, museums,

chambers of commerce, historical organizations, private andgovernmental agencies.

! Databases on local and global networks; e.g., news and weatherservices, stock market reports, library catalogs, full-text services.

! Information and resources available through electronic bulletin boards,discussion groups, e.g., mailing lists, newsgroups.

o Recognize recreational uses of literature in print and nonprint resources.

6512-0202Select the best resources.

o Evaluate for relevance, accuracy, availability, timeliness, cost, authority, and easeof use.

o Evaluate for differing points of view and absence of bias and prejudice.o Apply an understanding of the difference between primary and secondary

resources.o Determine if resource can be obtained within the defined timeline of the task.o Select only materials meeting above criteria.

TOPIC: Location and Access: Where can I find these resources?

STANDARD: 6512 - 03Students will locate resources and access information within resources.

OBJECTIVES:6512-0301Locate identified resources.

o Locate potential resources in electronic, print, media, and/or human form.o Locate service areas and collections in the school library media center.o Understand and use circulation and distribution systems.o Understand and use the Dewey Decimal System and other classification systems.o Search automated or card catalogs.o Obtain resources through interlibrary loan.o Search local and global networks; e.g., electronic databases, bulletin boards,

mailing lists, newsgroups, and other discussion groups.o Use appropriate indexes and abstracts.

o Use location skills including:! alphabetizing skills.! searching with keyword search terms.! narrowing or broadening keywords based on search success.! truncation.! Boolean and proximity searching.

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6512-0302Access information within resources.

o Recognize and apply the handling and use requirements of print, media, andelectronic resources.

o Use features of print, media, electronic, and human resources; e.g., indexes,glossaries, tables of contents, appendixes, menus, and interview techniques.

o Apply information access skills; e.g., alphabetizing, keyword search terms,interview techniques.

TOPIC: Use of Information: What can I use from these resources?

STANDARD: 6512 - 04Students will engage and extract information.

OBJECTIVES:6512-0401Engage information.

o Understand and use circulation and distribution systems.o

Develop skills to formulate questions that most effectively elicit information.o Develop skills for interactive listening to enhance the connection between new

information and personal knowledge base.o Survey and interview others.o Choose appropriate comprehension level.o Read, listen, and view critically for significant concepts and details, using

appropriate skills; e.g., skimming, highlighting.o Read and interpret maps, graphs, charts, illustrations, cartoons, art, and other

visual information.o Read a variety of literature to:

! Share common experiences.! Appreciate classic and contemporary themes and genres.! Understand United States and world cultures and traditions.

o Respect the principle of intellectual freedom.o Respect the rights of others regarding the use and handling of information

resources.! Recognize the need for equal access to materials and resources.! Follow guidelines and etiquette using electronic information sources.! Recognize and apply handling and use requirements of print, media, and

electronic resources.! Maintain the physical integrity of information resources and facilities.! Follow policies and procedures for use of facilities, systems, and

resources.

6512-0402Extract information.

o Evaluate and select information in terms of authority, completeness, relevance,

format, point of view, reliability, and timeliness.! Apply an understanding of the difference between primary and secondary

sources.! Distinguish between fact and opinion.! Recognize propaganda and the presence of bias or prejudice.! Recognize gratuitous violence in forms of popular culture.

o Use a variety of note-taking methods; e.g., notecards, photocopy and highlighting,cut-and-paste, downloading and uploading.

o Recognize copyright as protection for the copyright holder.o Paraphrase instead of plagiarize.


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o Abstract and summarize.o Credit appropriate sources using accepted citation format.o Use remembering, encoding, and recalling skills.o Use word-, image-, and sound-processing tools individually or in combination.

TOPIC: Synthesis: How can I share what I learned?

STANDARD: 6512 - 05Students will organize, synthesize, and present information.

OBJECTIVES:6512-0501Organize information from multiple resources.

o Establish a clear purpose for product.o Select a product format based on personal learning style, assignment constraints,

and/or nature of information to be presented.o Practice ethical use of information and information technologies.o Evaluate critically how selected information integrates to complete the task.o Use webbing and outlining.o Use word-processing programs to organize textual information.o Use electronic spreadsheets to organize numerical information.o Use electronic presentation programs or other techniques to organize pictorial

information.o Relate literature to classroom curricula; e.g., folk tales and mythology to

explanations of scientific phenomena, biography to mathematics, natural historywriting to science.

o Understand the qualities inherent in various genre of literature and consider useof literary genres in reporting information.

o Create, revise, and refine drafts; e.g., script, manuscript, storyboard, scientificabstract, as necessary.

o Apply criteria for quality and craftsmanship based on existing models andpersonal criteria.

6512-0502Present the result.

o Present information using appropriate formats; e.g., electronic, print, media, andhypermedia.

! Use word-processing programs to present textual information.! Use electronic spreadsheets to present numerical information and

graphs.! Tell stories and give booktalks in all forms; e.g., skits, mime, puppet

shows, games.o Cite sources in notes and bibliographies according to accepted citation and

bibliographic format standards.o Use remembering, encoding, and recalling skills in tests and other presentations.

o Use facilities and equipment responsibly for production and presentation.


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TOPIC: Evaluation: How will I know I did my job well?

STANDARD: 6512 - 06Students will evaluate the process and the product.

OBJECTIVES:6512-0601Judge the process for efficiency and effectiveness.

o Reflect upon personal information problem-solving skills (the Big Six) as ameans of ongoing self-evaluation throughout the assignment.! Develop and complete a checklist.! Keep a journal.! Assess learning style(s).

o Solicit and reflect upon peer reviews and teacher comments about processperformance.! Conference with peers and teachers.! Read and respond to written evaluation from peers and teachers.

6512-0602Judge the product for effectiveness.o Reflect on level of personal satisfaction.o Compare product with criteria from the original task definition.o Solicit and reflect upon peer reviews and teacher comments about the product.

! Conference with peers and teachers.! Read and respond to written evaluation from peers and teachers.

6512-0603Judge use of time in the library media center.

o Evaluate use of on-task time for personal satisfaction and intellectual andaesthetic growth.

o Evaluate use of leisure time for personal satisfaction and intellectual andaesthetic growth.

These materials have been produced by and for the teachers of the State of Utah. Copies of these materials may be freelyreproduced for teacher and classroom use. When distributing these materials, credit should be given to Utah State Office ofEducation. These materials may not be published, in whole or part, or in any other format, without the written permission of theUtah State Office of Education, 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111.


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