Model School Library Standards What’s Next?

California School Library AssociationSouthern Section Spring WorkshopMarch 26, 2011 San Diego

Purpose

Library standards basics

Implementation starters

What You’ll Learn

AuthorizationEd. Code: §18101. Standards. The

State Board of Education shall adopt standards, rules and regulations for school library services.

What Are Content Standards?

Standards define what a student should know and be able to do by a specific point in time.

California Standards

Pursuant to Education Code the State Board adopted the following Standards:

English-Language Arts (1997)Mathematics (1997)History - Social Science (1998)Science (1998)Visual & Performing Arts (2001)Physical Education (2005)Career Technical Education (2006)Health (2008)World Language (2009)School Library (2010)

California Standards

Pursuant to Education Code the State Board adopted the following Standards:

English-Language Arts (1997)Mathematics (1997)History - Social Science (1998)Science (1998)Visual & Performing Arts (2001)Physical Education (2005)Career Technical Education (2006)Health (2008)World Language (2009)School Library (2010)

Common Core State Standards (2010)

School Library Standards

PART 1 delineates what students should know and be able to do at each grade level (K-6) and grade spans (7-8 and 9-12).

PART 2 delineates quantifiable school library program standards.

Library Standards – Part 1Student Standards

1. Students access information

2. Students evaluate information

3. Students use information

4. Students integrate information literacy skills into all areas of learning

Library Standards – Part 1Student Standards

1. Students Access InformationThe student will access information by applying their knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

1.1 Recognize the need for information 1.2 Formulate appropriate questions 1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources

online and in other formats using effective search strategies.

1.4 Retrieve information in a timely, safe and responsible manner

Library Standards – Part 1Student Standards

2. Students Evaluate InformationThe student will evaluate and analyze information to determine appropriateness in addressing the scope of inquiry.

2.1 Determine relevance of information 2.2 Assess comprehensiveness, currency,

credibility, authority, and accuracy of resources

2.3 Consider the need for additional information

Library Standards – Part 1Student Standards

3. Students Use InformationThe student will organize, synthesize, create and communicate information.

3.1 Demonstrate ethical, legal, and safe use of information in print, media, and digital resources

3.2 Draw conclusions and make informed decisions

3.3 Use information and technology creatively to answer a question, solve a problem or enrich understanding

Library Standards – Part 1Student Standards

4. Students Integrate Information Literacy Skills into All Areas of LearningThe student will independently pursue information to become a life-long learner.

4.1 Read widely and use various media for information, personal interest, and life-long learning

4.2 Seek, produce and share information 4.3 Appreciate and respond to creative

expressions of information

Track Example Through Grades

1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats using effective search strategies

Kindergarten:• Locate the school library and the library resources.• Know how and be able to check out resources from the school

library.

Kindergarten:• Locate the school library and the library resources.• Know how, and be able, to check out resources from the school

library.

Track Example Through Grades

1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats using effective search strategies

Grade 1: • Understand how to locate, check out and care for a variety of

library resources both print and digital.• Demonstrate correct procedures to turn computer on and off,

and open and close applications.

Kindergarten:• Locate the school library and the library resources.• Know how, and be able, to check out resources from the school

library.

Track Example Through Grades

1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats using effective search strategies

Grade 1: • Understand how to locate, check out and care for a variety of

library resources both print and digital.• Demonstrate correct procedures to turn computer on and off,

and open and close applications.

Grade 3: • Understand that the function of a library is to provide shared

resources that are organized to provide accessibility for all library users.

• Perform a basic search of the automated library catalog by title, author, subject and keyword.

Kindergarten:• Locate the school library and the library resources.• Know how, and be able, to check out resources from the school

library.

Track Example Through Grades

1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats using effective search strategies

Grade 1: • Understand how to locate, check out and care for a variety of

library resources both print and digital.• Demonstrate correct procedures to turn computer on and off,

and open and close applications.

Grade 3: • Understand that the function of a library is to provide shared

resources that are organized to provide accessibility for all library users.

• Perform a basic search of the automated library catalog by title, author, subject and keyword.

Grade 5: • Use appropriate reference materials, both print and online, to

obtain needed information.• Create and use complex keyword searches to find specific

information online.

Kindergarten:• Locate the school library and the library resources.• Know how, and be able, to check out resources from the school

library.

Track Example Through Grades

1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats using effective search strategies

Grade 1: • Understand how to locate, check out and care for a variety of

library resources both print and digital.• Demonstrate correct procedures to turn computer on and off,

and open and close applications.

Grade 3: • Understand that the function of a library is to provide shared

resources that are organized to provide accessibility for all library users.

• Perform a basic search of the automated library catalog by title, author, subject and keyword.

Grade 5: • Use appropriate reference materials, both print and online,

to obtain needed information.• Create and use complex keyword searches to find specific

information online.

 Grades 7-8:•Conduct multiple-step information searches using various search strategies to locate digital information that supports research and writing tasks.•Prioritize sources of information for efficient and effective use.

Kindergarten:• Locate the school library and the library resources.• Know how, and be able, to check out resources from the school

library.

Track Example Through Grades

1.3 Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats using effective search strategies

Grade 1: • Understand how to locate, check out and care for a variety of

library resources both print and digital.• Demonstrate correct procedures to turn computer on and off,

and open and close applications.

Grade 3: • Understand that the function of a library is to provide shared

resources that are organized to provide accessibility for all library users.

• Perform a basic search of the automated library catalog by title, author, subject and keyword.

Grade 5: • Use appropriate reference materials, both print and online, to

obtain needed information.• Create and use complex keyword searches to find specific

information online.

 Grades 7-8:•Conduct multiple-step information searches using various search strategies to locate digital information that supports research and writing tasks.•Prioritize sources of information for efficient and effective use.

Grades 9-12:•Use a variety of search engines and licensed and free databases to locate information appropriate to the need.•Search for information using both controlled vocabulary (e.g. subject headings, descriptors) and natural language.

Library Standards - Part 2Program Standards

Quantitative

Based on research and surveys

Delineate what a school library program requires as a base to support student learning in the student standards

Library Standards - Part 2Program Standards

Staffing

Access

Teacher librarian responsibilities

Resources

Get Started with the Standards

Implementation ideas and tools – from CDE

Implementation ideas and tools – from CDEPowerPoint presentations with

handouts available online

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Model School Library Model School Library Standards for Standards for

California Public California Public Schools,Schools,

Kindergarten Through Kindergarten Through Grade TwelveGrade Twelve

OVERVIEWOVERVIEW

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Model School Library Model School Library Standards for Standards for

California Public California Public Schools,Schools,

Kindergarten Through Kindergarten Through Grade TwelveGrade Twelve

INTRODUCING THE INTRODUCING THE STUDENT STUDENT

STANDARDSSTANDARDS

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Model School Library Model School Library Standards for Standards for

California Public California Public Schools,Schools,

Kindergarten Through Kindergarten Through Grade TwelveGrade Twelve

INTRODUCING THE INTRODUCING THE PROGRAM PROGRAM

STANDARDSSTANDARDS

CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONTom Torlakson, State Superintendent of Public Instruction

The Common Core State Standards

and the Model School Library

Standards

Standards, Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Resources Division (SCFIRD)

Implementation ideas and tools – from CDEPowerPoint presentations with

handouts available online

“Sliced and diced” version of the library standards + + +

Table of alignment between CCSS and library standards with other subjects to come

County Office Library Directors

Webinar; archived in iTunes U @ CDE

Implementation ideas and tools – from CSLANudged to start & pass

Supported the participation of library leaders on the writing team

Today! Workshop sessions, focus groups, newsletter columns

Dedicated spring Journal

Online Tutorial on digital citizenship + + Web 2.0 Tutorials

TL contributions to Brokers of Expertise (two-way)

Implementation ideas and tools – from you

READ the standards

SHARE with teachers, parents, administrators

Local board policy

Strategic planning

Library plan

Message: “Our children need access to a strong school library in order to become competent users of information and ideas and lifelong learners. A strong school library is staffed with a library team – teacher librarians and library support staff - who provide instruction and inspiration to be lifelong learners.”

The new Model School Library Standards outline the library curriculum for grades K-12 and also defines the minimum standards for library programs in elementary, middle, and high schools.

http://www.csla.net/strongschool/

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“There is a difference between having access to information and having the savvy it takes to interpret it.”

Clifford Stoll, High Tech Heretic