Learner-Centered Standards
Basis for the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidlines for Texas
1. Teaching and Learning (Standard 1)
1.1. Models and colloborates with teachers to meet needs of all learners
1.1.1. Colloborates with teachers
1.1.1.1. Use a variety of information sources and evaluate them in regard to usefulnesss and appropriateness
1.1.2. Integrates a researchprocess model
1.1.2.1. Determine the purpose for listening, to get information, to solve problems and/or to appreciate lierature
1.1.3. Integrate 90% of TEKS in lesson plans
1.2. Works collobratively with staff and community to promote reading initiatives
1.2.1. Students read, write,view, speak and listen for understanding and enjoyment.
1.2.1.1. Determine the purpose for listening, to get information, to solve problems and/or to appreciate lierature
1.3. Designs Instruction for staff and students in the integration of Information Technologgy and Information Literacy
1.3.1. models ethical use of reources
1.3.1.1. Utilizew database sources as well as web sites identified by the librarian in colloboration with teachers.
2. Library Environment (Standard 4)
2.1. Design of School Library
2.1.1. aligned with education objectives of the learning community
2.1.2. designed for felxible access and supports all educational objectives of library program
2.1.2.1. Display works and products in the library. Student will utizlize adaptive devices, and attend meetings.
2.2. Flexible, Functional, Barrier-Free Multi-Use Facility for all Indivduals
2.2.1. Maximize use of available space to permit displays for student, faculty, and community-produced materials, and collections.
2.2.2. Provides an opportunity for all members of the community an opportunity to explore and meet their needs during and beyond school day.
3. Connections to Community (Standard 5)
3.1. Community Participation and Colloboration
3.1.1. Promotes and encourages broad school and community based advocacy for school library program to promote the library and student success
3.1.1.1. Be aware of school district and library policies regrading intellectual freedom
3.2. Access to Library Resources
3.2.1. Facilitates broad access to library resources for all individuals in the school and the community.
3.2.1.1. Request and participate in events and activities in the library and the educationsl community
3.3. Community Analysis
3.3.1. Analyzes the school and community to determine differences in learning, culture, and ethnics to develop programs unqiue to the community.
3.3.1.1. Actively particpate in library programs and promote the library, have an awareness of policies such as copyright and intellectual freedom
3.3.1.1.1. Involved in projects that build on the positive aspects of cultural differences
3.4. Community Partnership
3.4.1. Develops, maintains and markets the visions, goals, and needs of the school library program to the broadest community constituency to promote library and student success.
3.4.1.1. Take part in civic organization programs
4. Information Science and Librarianship (Standard 6)
4.1. Integrated Learning Environment
4.1.1. Colloborates with other information professionals
4.1.1.1. Use multiple sources, using electronic texts, experts and print resources, to locate information relevant to research questions
4.2. Central Element of the School
4.2.1. Creates a library program which is recongized as the central element in the intellectual life of the school
4.2.1.1. Independently access, utilize, and select from a variety of current and releveant resources
4.2.2. Evaluates and improves the program so ensure it is reconized as central element of the school
4.3. Collection Development
4.3.1. Applies and implements the principles of collection development inlcuding evaluation, selection, aqusition, organization
4.3.2. employs standard bibliographical and retrevial techniques
4.3.2.1. Create new knowoldge through the use and evluation of research results
4.4. Long-Range Plan for Technology/STaR Chart
4.4.1. Evaluates and and selects existing technologies to support the library program
4.4.1.1. Work collaboratively in communities of inquiry to propose. assess and implement solutions to real world problems.
4.5. Communication
4.5.1. Communicates effectively weith students and staff to determine information needs and applies knowledge of literature to guide development of indendent readers
4.5.1.1. Locate appropraite print and no-print infromation using text and technical resouces including databases and the internet.
4.6. Rights and Responsibilites
4.6.1. Demonstrates ethical behavior and promotes the principles of intellectual freedom, information access, privacy, and proprietary rights.
4.6.1.1. Understand and practice state and district acceptable use policies when using computers
4.7. Life-long Learner
4.7.1. Engages in Continous self-evaluation and self-directed learning for profession growth
4.7.1.1. Use goal setting as a method for exanding reading interests and achievement
4.7.2. Particpates and contributes to professional associations and publications.
5. Program Leadership and Managment (Standard 2)
5.1. Planning
5.1.1. Development and Implementation of Collection Managment Policy
5.1.1.1. Develops and implements a library vision, mission, goals, objectives, and astrategic plan, integral part of volunteers in the library
5.1.2. Develops and implements a library vision, mission, goals, objectives, and astrategic plan
5.1.2.1. Develops and implements a library vision, mission, goals, objectives, and astrategic plan, integral part of volunteers in the library
5.1.2.1.1. Involved in advocacy ogranization for the school library
5.2. Organizing and Staffing
5.2.1. manges staff, volunteers, and partners to support curriculm
5.2.1.1. Recieve guidance and instruction by trained library staff
5.3. Budgets and Funding
5.3.1. advocates for funding, manages program budgets, matnatin resources that support curriculm tdesigned to develop information literate students
5.3.1.1. Opportunity to have input on resrouce needs, aware of biudget limitations, the value of information resources andunderstand importance of caring fro books
5.4. Research/Assessment /Reporting
5.4.1. demonstrates the value of library program through research, data collection, assessment, evlauation, and sharing information about services and resources
5.4.1.1. recognize the value and support of the libraarian services and are supported in both curricular and personal reading and information needs
6. Technology and Information Access ( Standard 3)
6.1. Collection Development
6.1.1. provides a blanced collection of print and electronic resources
6.1.1.1. Evaluate the validity, relevancy, and accuracy of information
6.1.2. monitor resources for currency and relevance
6.1.2.1. Use print and electrtonics to gether information
6.2. Resources: Conduct, Ethics, and Integrity
6.2.1. Models and promotes highest standards of conduct, ethics, and integrity when using web and printed resources
6.2.1.1. Follow copyright laws and policies concerning pagarism
6.3. Existing and Emerging Technologies
6.3.1. Access, evaluate and disseminate information for intergration into instructional pograms.
6.3.1.1. Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences
6.4. Problem Solving Processes/Research techniques
6.4.1. Models information problem solving processes while providing formal and informal instruction
6.4.1.1. Use technology to present newly acquire information