Teacher Librarian Or School Librarian

Teacher Librarian or School Librarian

To be endorsed as Teacher Librarian or a School Librarian, the applicant shall meet the following requirements:

Competencies Course Number or Instructional Unit for ALT Programs Write page numbers where information is located.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (1) To be endorsed as a teacher librarian, an applicant shall hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education; a master’s degree in library science; hold an initial or Professional Teaching License; have completed a minimum of one-year of teaching experience in the classroom; and shall have demonstrated knowledge and performance in the areas listed below.

10.02 (2) To be endorsed as a school librarian, an applicant shall hold a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education; may or may not have classroom teaching experience; and shall have demonstrated knowledge and performance in the areas listed below.

10.02 (3) The school library educator is knowledgeable about information literacy, collaboration, instructional design, technology, and teaching, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (3) (a) Communicate and Y, N, U exhibit to the students, teachers, and administrators an applicable understanding of the learning and teaching, information access and delivery, and the program administration elements of the school library program and its relationship to a school's education program.

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Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (3) (b) Implement the Y, N, U appropriate school library program elements that include: information literacy, collaboration, instructional design, technology and teaching; children's and young adults' literature; copyright, fair use, intellectual freedom, and acceptable use policies; reference services; administration of the library program; leadership and professionalism; and selection, evaluation, and utilization of library media. 10.02 (4) The school library educator is knowledgeable about information literacy, collaboration, instructional design, technology and teaching, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (4) (a) Ensure that Y, N, U information literacy and educational technology standards are integrated with classroom and library instruction. 10.02 (4) (b) Apply the Y, N, U collaborative instructional process with the librarian, technology educator, and classroom teacher which includes planning, scheduling, teaching, implementing, and evaluating. 10.02 (4) (c) Model standards- Y, N, U based instruction to support student learning.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (4) (d) Ensure that Y, N, U standards-based lessons are taught that encompass a range of steps including goals, objectives, independent and guided practice, modeling techniques, checks for understanding, and closure. 10.02 (4) (e) Employ a variety of Y, N, U summative and formative assessment and revision techniques. 10.02 (4) (f) Work effectively with Y, N, U classroom teachers and technology educators to promote collaborative planning and curriculum development through the school library program. 10.02 (4) (g) Participate with Y, N, U teachers on curriculum writing teams and ensure that information literacy standards are integrated with educational technology and content standards. 10.02 (4) (h) Exhibit an Y, N, U understanding of networks and instructional delivery systems. 10.02 (4) (i) Demonstrate an Y, N, U understanding of a fully integrated library automation system for cataloging, accessing the collection, and the circulation of materials.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (4) (j) Exhibit an Y, N, U understanding of troubleshooting and problem solving by analyzing, evaluating, and determining solutions. 10.02 (4) (k) Deliver and access Y, N, U instructional and/or management software and licensed services. 10.02 (5) The school library educator is knowledgeable about children's and young adults' literature, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (5) (a) Exhibit an Y, N, U understanding of the history, development, and current trends in children's and/or young adults' literature. 10.02 (5) (b) Illustrate Y, N, U instructional concepts and the collaborative process through children's and young adults' literature. 10.02 (5) (c) Exhibit proficiency in Y, N, U children's and/or young adults' literature through various methods such as book talks, dramatic readings, storytelling, and creative dramatics. 10.02 (5) (d) Develop reading Y, N, U strategies to improve students' reading based upon reading levels, developmental abilities, and interests.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (5) (e) Identify genres, Y, N, U elements of literary analysis, and criteria for literary award winners. 10.02 (5) (f) Identify and describe Y, N, U elements of discrimination in literature such as gender bias, stereotyping, and propaganda. 10.02 (5) (g) Model and Y, N, U encourage the love of reading through literature appreciation and reader's advisory for students and teachers. 10.02 (6) The school library educator is knowledgeable about copyright, fair use, intellectual freedom, and acceptable use policies, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (6) (a) Apply copyright law. Y, N, U

10.02 (6) (b) Implement the Y, N, U guidelines of fair use.

10.02 (6) (c) Exhibit a clear Y, N, U understanding of privacy policy statements. 10.02 (6) (d) Support the Y, N, U principles of intellectual freedom. 10.02 (6) (e) Implement Y, N, U acceptable use policies such as: Internet safety, software licensing, privacy protection, and plagiarism.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (7) The school library educator is knowledgeable about reference services, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (7) (a) Ensure that the Y, N, U curriculum needs and recreational reading interests of all students and teachers are supported by quality reference services and reference resources. 10.02 (7) (b) Identify reference Y, N, U information and exhibit excellent communication skills when participating in the reference interview and when providing appropriate responses to reference inquiries. 10.02 (7) (c) Exhibit the ability to Y, N, U teach students and teachers how to access, evaluate, and use the Internet and online library catalogs and online databases. 10.02 (7) (d) Participate in Y, N, U interlibrary loan services to successfully acquire resources for the students and teachers to meet their educational needs. 10.02 (7) (e) Develop Y, N, U bibliographies, resource lists for instructional units, and other documents as appropriate for meeting the educational needs of the students and teachers.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (8) The school library educator is knowledgeable about administration of the library program, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (8) (a) Participate with Y, N, U teachers and administrators to develop and implement a long- range strategic library plan that aligns the school library program's mission, with the goals and objectives of the school, integrates information literacy into the curriculum, and works collaboratively to deliver services, resources, and activities to meet the needs of the students. 10.02 (8) (b) Develop a mission Y, N, U statement, goals, and objectives of the school library program that align with those of the school building and school district. 10.02 (8) (c) Develop policies Y, N, U and procedures for the school library program that align with the district policies and procedures. 10.02 (8) (d) Initiate Y, N, U communication with the school administration and staff about the school library program plan, activities, curriculum, and use of technology.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (8) (e) Utilize standard job Y, N, U descriptions, evaluation practices, and hiring procedures for managing library personnel and volunteer staff. 10.02 (8) (f) Prepare, justify, and Y, N, U maintain the school library program budget to ensure funding for the continuous acquisition of standards-based curriculum materials and services. 10.02 (8) (g) Develop and utilize Y, N, U an evaluation tool that measures the effectiveness of the school library program, including student learning, teaching, and program administration. 10.02 (8) (h) Exhibit the skills to Y, N, U assess, analyze, and design a school library media facility for optimal use and functionality to support educational needs of the program.

10.02 (8) (i) Exhibit the use of a Y, N, U planning process for library development using tools such as flow charts and timelines.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (9) The school library educator is knowledgeable about leadership and professionalism, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (9) (a) Participate as a Y, N, U member in school and district committees, in state, regional and national educational organizations, and in professional library associations. 10.02 (9) (b) Apply current trends Y, N, U and issues in the field of school library media and educational technology to address local needs. 10.02 (9) (c) Mentor students, Y, N, U teachers, administrators, and community members and leaders in the effective use of libraries. 10.02 (9) (d) Demonstrate Y, N, U diplomacy in organizational politics and the skills to work as part of a team. 10.02 (9) (e) Develop strategies Y, N, U for promoting school library programs and services. 10.02 (9) (f) Model the principles Y, N, U of ethical behavior to ensure professional integrity.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (10) The school library educator is knowledgeable about selection, evaluation and utilization of library media, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (10) (a) Exhibit the skills to Y, N, U use traditional, up-to-date, and electronic selection and collection development tools to ensure the school library media collection supports the standards-based curriculum at all grade levels, in a variety of formats, and for diverse learning styles. 10.02 (10) (b) Develop and Y, N, U implement a procedure for student and teacher input for collection development. 10.02 (10) (c) Develop and Y, N, U implement a policy, in collaboration with district and appropriate school personnel, for collection development/selection, weeding criteria, and reconsideration of challenged resources with procedures used to defend the challenged material that is consistent with the mission, goals, and objectives of the school building and school district.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (11) The school library educator is knowledgeable about research and evaluation, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (11) (a) Exhibit the skills to Y, N, U conduct traditional and action research. 10.02 (11) (b) Collect, interpret, Y, N, U apply, and evaluate research data and results. 10.02 (11) (c) Apply summative Y, N, U and formative assessments. 10.02 (11) (d) Apply data driven Y, N, U evidence. 10.02 (12) The school library educator is knowledgeable about cataloging and classification, and demonstrates the ability to:

10.02 (12) (a) Exhibit and Y, N, U manage an organized school library collection, based on the discipline of cataloguing and classification. 10.02 (12) (b) Exhibit an Y, N, U understanding in using standard tools such as: the Dewey Decimal Classification System, AACR2, MARC, Library of Congress, Sears Subject Headings, and other resources as appropriate for the cataloging and classification of materials. 10.02 (12) (c) Exhibit the skills Y, N, U used in the maintenance of bibliographic records.

Competency #1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 present? ______Yes, No, Unclear 10.02 (13) Field experiences: The school library media education student shall:

10.02 (13) (a) Have completed Y, N, U field work in diverse K-12 settings and grade levels and a supervised practicum or internship which includes both elementary and secondary school library experience. 10.02 (13) (b) The practicum or Y, N, U internship may be waived by the accepted institution upon comparable media experience. 10.02 (14) The school library Y, N, U educator shall self-assess effectiveness, as based on student achievement, and pursue continuous professional development, through appropriate activities and coursework, and through participation in relevant professional organizations.

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