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Alignment Table: EDIT 6340
("Framework" or "Backbone")
updated 4-27-09
Source: American Association of School Librarians
Standards for Initial Programs for School Library Media Specialist Preparation
used with permission
Reference


This document provides three indices: a correlation with the AASL Professional Preparation Standards; a sequential outline for logical topic progression based on Bishop's Selection Cycle; and finally a conceptual outline.  The Topic Index leads to an alphabetical listing of topics.

Standard Alignment | Conceptual OutlineSequential Outline | Topic Index | References


Standard

links to full standard description

Acceptable-Level Statement


EDIT 6340 Topics
links to topic pages
Readings
Tags are bookmarks from  MAF's Delicious page and click on the indicated tag.
1.1
Efficient and Ethical Information-Seeking Behavior

SLM Overall
Key Assessment:
I-Search

Other Assessments:
Reading & Literacy Project
A. Modeling of strategies to locate, evaluate, and use information for specific purposes

B. Identifies and addresses student interests and motivations




C. Interacts with learning community to access, communicate, and interpret intellectual content


D. Adheres to and communicates legal and ethical policies
A. Evaluation of Information


B. Community analysis (see also 1.4C);
Learner Characteristics (with 2.1B);
Reference Interivews

C. Access (with 1.3B, 2.3C, 4.1D)



D. Information ethics (with 1.3D,
3.2A)

A. Bishop 7; IP2; new Learning Standards. Tag: info-eval

B. Bishop 3, 15; IPp68-69; Riedling's Reference Interviews chapter in WebCt;  Tag: diversity.


C. Bishop 13; Library bill of Rights (IPp152-154); IP5. Tag: access.

D. Bishop 13; R&Dp68. Tags: info-ethics; APA; plagiarism; copyleft
1.2
Literacy and Reading:

Key Assessment:
Reading and Literacy Project


Other Assessments:
Order

A. Awareness of major trends in reading material for children and youth

B. Selects materials in multiple formats to address the needs and interests of diverse young readers and learners

C. Uses variety of strategies to promote leisure reading

D. Models personal enjoyment of reading in order to promote the habits of creative expressions and lifelong reading

A. Children's literature


B. Formats (with 1.3C, 2.3B,4.1A)


C. Collection Promotion


D. (with Collection Promotion)
A. "Plot Twist" article; Bishop p.50-51. Tag: reading.

B. Bishop 8; tag: formats-genres


C. Bishop 11. Tag: book-promotion.

D. --
1.3 Access to Information

Key Assessments:
PDEP
Order

Other Assessments:

Selection Policy (equitable access, legal/ethical)
A. Supports flexible and open access for the LMC and its services

B. Identifies barriers to equitable access to resources and services

C. Facilitates access to information in print, nonprint, and electronic formats

D. Complies with and communicates the legal and ethical codes of the profession
A. [EDIT 6300]


B. Access (with 1.1C, 2.3C)


C. Formats (see 1.2B)


D. Info ethics (in 1.1D)
(all incorporated elsewhere)
1.4: Stimulating Learning Environment

Key Assessment:
PDEP


Other Assessments:
Reading & Literacy Project
A. Demonstrates ways to establish and maintain a positive educational climate in the library media center

B. Identifies relationships among facilities, programs, and environment that impact student learning

C. Plans and organizes LMCs according to their use by the learning community
A. [EDIT 6300]



B. [EDIT 6300, 6380]



C. Collection Development (with 1.1B; 3.3A)

A. --



B. --



C. Bishop 1, 2; IP1, 2, 5
2.1 Knowledge of Learners and Learning

Key Assessment:
Internship

Other Assessments:
Collaborative Units (EDIT 6360)
Reading & Literacy Project

A. Designs LM instruction that assesses learner needs, instructional methodologies, and information processes to assure that each is integral to information skills instruction

B. Supports the learning of all students and other members of the learning community, including those with diverse learning styles, abilities, and needs

C. Information skills instruction is based on student interests and learning needs and is linked to student achievement
A. [EDIT 6170]




B. Diversity/Learner Characteristics (see 1.1B)



C. [EDIT 6360]
(all incorporated elsewhere)
2.2 Effective and Knowledgeable Teacher

Key Assessment:
Collaborative Units (EDIT 6360)
Internship


Other Assessments:



A. Works with classroom teachers to co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess information skills instruction

B. Uses a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools

C. Analyzes the role of student interest and motivation in instructional design

D. Student learning experiences are created, implemented, and evaluated in partnership with teachers and other educators
A. [EDIT 6360; 6170]



B. [EDIT 6170, 6400]


C. [EDIT 6170, 6400]


D. [EDIT 6170, 6360]
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2.3
Information Literacy Curriculum

Key Assessment:
I-Search

Other Assessments:
Collaborative Units
A. Employs strategies to integrate the information literacy curriculum with content curriculum

B. Incorporates technology to promote efficient and equitable access to information beyond print resources

C. Assists students to use technology to access, analyze, and present information
A. [EDIT 6320, 6360]; with 3.2

B. Searching for materials; Formats (see 1.2B)


C. Access (with 1.1C, 1.3B)
A. --


B.Bishop 6. Tag: searching.



C. --
3.1 Connection with the Library Community

Key Assessment:
Internship

Other Assessments:
Reading & Literacy Project

A. Demonstrates the potential for establishing connections to other libraries and the larger library community for resource sharing, networking, and developing common policies and procedures

B. Articulates the role of professional associations and journals in personal professional growth
A. Beyond the walls (External Resources)




B. [EDIT 6300]
A. Bishop 1;  Bishop p. 22; R&Dp70; IP 7; IPp71-73. Tag: external-resources.



B. --
3.2 Instructional Partner

Key Assessment:
PDEP
Collaborative Units (EDIT 6360)

Other Assessments:




A. Models, shares, promotes ethical and legal principles of education and librarianship (in this role)

B. Acknowledges the importance of participating on school and district committees and in faculty staff development opportunities
Curriculum

A. Info ethics (1.1D)



B. [EDIT 6300]
Bishop 14. Tag: curriculum.

A. --



B. --
3.3 Educational Leader

Key Assessment:
PDEP

Other Assessments:
Reading & Literacy Project
Mini-Lessons in 6300

A. Articulates the relationship of the LMP with current educational trends and important issues

B. Recognizes the role of other educational professionals and professional associations


C. Translates for the school the ways in which the LMP can enhance school improvement efforts

D. Utilizes information found in professional journals to improve library practice
A. Collection development (see 1.4C)

B. Selection process; Democratic process (see also 4.1A)

C. Selection principles


D. [EDIT 6300]
A. --


B. --



C. Bishop 4, 7, 8


D. --
4.1
Managing Information Resources: Selecting, Organizing, Using

Key Assessment:
Order

Other Assessments:
Selection Policy
Access Enabler
Bibliography
A. Selects, analyzes, and evaluates print, nonprint, and electronic resources using professional selection tools and evaluation criteria to develop a quality collection designed to meet diverse curricular and personal needs


B. Organizes the LM facility and its collections (print, nonprint, and electronic) according to standard accepted practice

C. Supports intellectual freedom and privacy of users


D. Plans for efficient use of resources and technology to meet diverse user needs
A. Selection process (include 3.3B); ConsiderationSelection Goals & Targets; Selection Tools; Formats (see 1.2B);
Weeding

B. Acquisition (with 4.1D)



C. Intellectual freedom



D. Access (see 1.1C); Acquisition (see 4.1B)
A. Bishop 6, 9, 10, 12, 16; R&D pp. 120-122. Tags: selection-tools; consideration.




B.
Bishop 9. Tag: acquisition.



C. Bishop 13; IP pp. 152-154. Tags: intellectual-freedom, censorship.

D. --
4.2
Managing Program Resources: Human, Financial, Physical

Key Assessment:
PDEP

Other Assessments:
Selection Policy
Order
A. Develops and evaluates policies and procedures that support the mission of the school and address specific needs of the LMP, such as collection development and maintenance, challenged materials, and acceptable use policies

B. Applies accepted management principles and practices that relate to personnel, financial, and operational issues

C. Plans adequate space for individuals, small groups, and whole classes
A. Selection Policy;
Collection Maintenance; Challenges & Reconsideration




B. Budget... (includes Stewardship); Fundraising;
Special Circumstances

C. [EDIT 6300]
A. Bishop 5, 6, 10. Tag: selection-policies.





B. Bishop 16, 17
; R&Dp114-119. Tags: budgeting, fundraising.

C. --
4.3 Comprehensive and Collaborative Strategic Planning and Assessment

Key Assessment:
PDEP

Other Assessments:

A. Collaborates with teachers and administrators to develop a LMP plan that aligns resources, services, and information literacy standards with the school's goals and objectives

B. Uses data for decision-making
A. [EDIT 6300 mostly]; with 4.1A



B. Collection Evaluation

A. --




B. Bishop pp. 9-10; chapter 12; tag collection-evaluation


Sequential Outline
The Selection Cycle - based on Bishop, p. 16
Overview Day 1
Topics and associated Projects [yellow=done]
SPD = Selection Policy Draft; SP = Selection Policy
Exh = Exhibition
Planned Meetings
A. Collection Evaluation (we start and end with this. because it's ongoing and cyclical) Day 6
1-2
3-4
B. Description of SLMP and high-level planning
1-2
3-4
C. Selection of Materials [SP]
1-2
3-4
D. Acquiring and processing materials
E. Resource sharing
F. Maintenance and preservation of materials  Day 7
G. Accessing and circulating materials
H. Special circumstances
  • Opening Day 7
  • Moving
  • Closing
7

MAF's Grid





Conceptual Outline
I. Values
  1. Diversity
  2. Access (quick consideration of barriers; identifcation of necessary info-lit instruction, but not major emphasis)
  3. Information ethics
  4. Selection principles and criteria (as ideals)
  5. Beyond the walls (value of looking beyond the local)
  6. Intellectual freedom (as an ideal)
  7. Stewardship (under Budgeting)

II. Landscape (givens)
  1. Formats and Genres; Resource characteristics
  2. Children's literature, all levels
  3. Curriculum
  4. InfoVerse
environmental scanning
associated technology

III. Processes
  1. Community Analysis
  2. Evaluation of Info Quality
  3. Selection (Consideration: searching for materials and selection tools; Budgeting:Fundraising, Stretching; Acquisition)
  4. Selection Policy
  5. Collection promotion
  6. Collection development (overview; Goals, objectives, targets)
  7. Challenges and reconsideration
  8. Collection Maintenance
  9. Collection Evaluation
  10. Weeding (as a possible result of Community analysis, Evaluation of info quality, Reconsideration, Collection evaluation)
  11. Reference interview (basic connection between collection adn user; connections to info-lit instruction
  12. Democratic process (committee work and leadership; negotiation; conflict resolution)
  13. Special circumstances (Opening, moving, closing a MC)



References


Checklist used to construct this page:
[]standards on each topic page
[]link all topics here and on topic-index
[]pull together all supplemental readings; weed through topic by topic; tag each resource in Delicious
[]list topics needing more work on my course worksheet
[]citations to slm-bibliography OR delicious (not both!)
[]align readings column





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Dr. Julie Tallman, Emeritus Professor, UGA, COE,
EPIT Dept., SLM Program Faculty


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