Michelle Wetzel, LMS

Level of Attainment

Course Number

All items marked with a bullet must be evaluated by the student.

High

High

High

High

High

High

High

High

  Medium

 5501, 5535

 5535, 5540

 5501, 5535

 5501, 5535

5510 

5510

 5510, 5515, 5520, 5540

5510, 5540

5505, 5515

The School Library and Information Technologies program offered by Mansfield University requires candidates to demonstrate a knowledge of the fundamental concepts of library science utilized in teaching K-12 grade students including:

1.      Knowing the Content -

IA.  Instructional collaboration with school staff that integrates curricula content with access to and use of resources in varied formats.  The school librarian can:

·         Design, write, and implement a curriculum which fully integrates information management skills and the use of information in the educational program.

·         Apply learning theories to information seeking and use in instruction, including critical thinking and problem solving skills.

·         Design and select instructional methodologies and resources to meet student and curricular needs.

·         Assess student progress and evaluate instruction.

IB  Information technologies utilized in management, administration, and instructional programs in the school library and media center.  The school librarian can:

·         Use automated tools such as word processing, databases and spreadsheets.

·         Acquire and identify types of vendors of audiovisual equipment, computer technologies, and distance education systems.

·         Apply technological processes to instruction, budgeting, circulation, cataloging, and materials development.

·         Use multimedia products, local and wide area networks and online services.

IC  Media Center resources and collections.  The school librarian will know:

·         Social and psychological factors affecting people's use of resources.

High

High

High

Medium

Medium

 Medium

 High

 High

High

High

High

High

High

High

 High

 High

 High

5505

5505

5515

 5545

 5520

5520

5515, 5520

 5525

5525

5525

5525

5525

5530

 5525, 5530

 5535

 5535, 5540

 5501, 5535

·         Traditional forms of print and audiovisual resources as well as online services.

·         Curriculum materials produced for children & young adults.

·         Procedures for technical processing, collection, maintenance, weeding, and evaluation.

·         Implications of copyright and intellectual property law.

·         Classification and cataloging systems, including and Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress classifications, the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules, Sears List of Subject Headings, and ALA filing Rules.

·         MARC records in automated library systems.

·         Formats for organizing and documenting a collection of materials.

ID Management and Administration of the library media center.  The school librarian will be able to:

·         Manage the center's budget.

·         Define the center's missions and

priorities.

·         Manage staffing, facilities, program planning, and financial issues.

·         Supervise and train library support staff and volunteers.

·         Plan and evaluate center objectives and needs.

·         Identify alternative funding resources and grant writing activities.

·         Promote media center services in the school and community.

IE Promote information literacy through the use of technology and programs.  The school librarian will be able to:

·         Evaluate student competencies as self-motivated readers.

·         Develop skills needed to access and use media in all formats.

·         Provide instruction in the use of various forms of information.

 High

High

High

High

 High

 High

High

High

High

 5501, 5535, 5540

 5525

5525

5525, 5535, 5540

5525

 5510, 5525

5501, 5515, 5535, 5540

 5505, 5510 

5525, 5530, 5535, 5540

II  Performances. 

IIA  School librarians need to have a solid knowledge and competencies in fostering student learning through multiple instructional methodologies and including:

·         Plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, community, and Pennsylvania Academic Standards, which promote problem analysis, creativity, and decision-making skills.

IIB Manage the instructional environment.  The school  librarian will:

·         Create a climate that promotes fairness.

·         Establish and maintain rapport with students.

·         Communicate challenging learning expectations to each student.

·         Establish and maintain consistent standards of classroom behavior.

·         Make the physical environment safe and conducive to learning.

·         IIC The school librarian will adapt and assimilate effective instructional strategies, curriculum resources and technologies in collaboration with other educators in order to develop students' abilities for learning, understanding, evaluating, and synthesizing information.

·         IID. The school librarian will analyze and modify instructional materials to meet the learning needs and reading levels of diverse learners.

·         IIE.  The school librarian will monitor students' understanding and awareness of library services and resources through a variety of means, providing feedback to students to assist learning, adjust instructional strategies, and improve library services.

III Professionalism.  The professional education program provides evidence that Library Science certification candidates demonstrate knowledge and competencies that foster professionalism in school and community settings.

High

High

High

 High

5501

5561

 5501, 5525, 5530

5525, 5530

·         IIIA.  The school librarian will know professional organizations, publications, resources and plans for professional development.

·         IIIB.  The school librarian will understand integrity and ethical behavior, professional conduct as stated in Pennsylvania's Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators and local, state, and federal laws and regulations.

·         IIIC. The school librarian will collaborate with school colleagues, higher education, and other community organizations to enhance and expand library services.

·         IIID. The school librarian will communicate effectively with parents/guardians, other agencies, and the community at large to support learning by all students.