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SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS

The library and information literacy skills curriculum was developed in alignment with national and state standards. The Mission Statement for School Libraries was taken directly from Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning, the national standards for school libraries. The standards were developed by the American Association of School Librarians and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology.

Our Vision Statement relates to the goals of the curriculum. The first four goals were derived from the nine information literacy standards for student learning, located in Information Power. The final goal was developed from the Learning Standards of Illinois State Goal 1: Read with understanding and fluency.

The Scope and Sequence was created to provide a core curriculum of student skills that addresses the goals at specific grade levels. Within the Scope and Sequence the code denote the following:

•  I = Introduction & exposure
Indicates the first time that students are introduced to the skill or exposed to it at a greater depth.

•  C = Concentration & focus
Indicates continued exposure to and reinforcement of the skills.

•  P = Proficiency & independent application
Indicates level at which student is expected to independently use the skill, with minimal teacher direction.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46

VISION STATEMENT FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES

School libraries have a responsibility to develop learners who:

•  independently use any library and all of its related resources;

 •  locate, access, analyze, interpret, and record information;

•  become critical users of print and electronic resources;

•  demonstrate social responsibility through ethical behavior in using and accessing information;

•  demonstrate understanding of the importance of free access to information in a democratic society;

•  choose to pursue reading for pleasure.

As a result of their experiences, learners will have a solid foundation of information literacy skills, feel comfortable navigating a library environment, and become life-long learners and informed library patrons.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT U-46

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION LITERACY GOALS

1. Students will access, evaluate, and use information efficiently, effectively, and accurately.

2. Students will become independent learners who seek quality information related to academic and personal interests.

3. Students will contribute positively to the world community by recognizing the importance of information to society.

4. Students will contribute positively to the world community by practicing ethical behavior in regards to information and information technology.

5. Students will comprehend and enjoy a broad range of reading materials.

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