2017 Louisiana Librarian Guidebook

GUIDELINES FOR
LIBRARY MEDIA
PROGRAMS IN
LOUISIANA SCHOOLS
October 2017
CONTENTS
Guidelines for Library Media Programs in
Louisiana Schools.............................................................1
Recommended Staffing Guidelines........................10
Louisiana Student Library Guidelines....................11
Acknowledgments........................................................ 30
Resources for Further Information......................... 31

GUIDELINES FOR LIBRARY MEDIA PROGRAMS IN
LOUISIANA SCHOOLS
Research studies provide strong evidence that student achievement is significantly higher in schools where a strong library program
exists.1 According to the American Association of School Librarians (AASL),2 the best measure of effectiveness of a school library
program is the extent of its impact on student learning. Scholastic released the 2016 edition of School Libraries Work! A Compendium
of Research Supporting the Effectiveness of School Libraries. In this document it is stated, “The major themes supported by the
research highlighted in this report confirm that: a credentialed school librarian, collaboration and co-teaching, technology access,
and collection size all elevate student learning.”3 Therefore, comprehensive school library programs have a positive impact on
student learning when:
1. Staffed with certified school librarians.
2. The librarian co-teaches and collaborates with other teachers.
3. Library patrons are able to access up-to-date technology.
4. The level of library expenditures provides a quality collection of books and electronic information resources selected to support
the school’s curricula.
5. The library collection is expansive, diverse, and easily accessed by library patrons.
The purpose of this document is to set forth guidelines of excellence for school library programs in Louisiana by focusing on the role
of the school librarian as an active partner in the teaching and learning process. These guidelines provide a blueprint for Louisiana
schools and districts to use in planning and implementing an effective library program.4
ORGANIZATION
This document is in two sections:
Section One: Describes each of the five goals listed above. Each goal also includes guidelines for school librarians to follow and
resources for school librarians to use to develop effective school library programs. School librarians should read this section, evaluate
how well their current school library program meets the guidelines, and regularly engage in library programming to ensure the
guidelines are met for each goal.
Section Two: Appendix of tools and resources school librarians can use to ensure their school library programs meet the goals of
an effective school library program.
1 A 2011 study by the School Library Journal found a direct correlation between the school librarian and 4th grade reading test scores. Similarly,
a 2012 study found that states which lost library positions experienced either a decrease in test scores or smaller increases compared to states
that gained librarians. Additionally, a 2012 study in Pennsylvania showed that minority students, students with low socioeconomic status, and
students with disabilities benefit more from a library-rich environment when compared to the general student population.
2 The philosophy of these guidelines is based on the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) June 2016 position statement, Definition
of an Effective School Library Program.
3 School Libraries Work! A Compendium of Research Supporting the Effectiveness of School Libraries
4 The guidelines include herein are for local education agencies providing an effective library program. Compliance is not required for either
school approval or funding. State minimum requirements for school library programs are located in §1705 of Bulletin 741: Louisiana Handbook
for School Administrators.
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School library programs positively impact student
learning when staffed with certified school librarians.
INTRODUCTION
The school librarian has traditionally held the role of information expert. Living and learning in the 21st century provides unique and
exciting challenges for educators and students. The exponential increase in digital media and technology, as well as the demand to
provide educational opportunities for students to inquire freely, think creatively, and collaborate effectively, have propelled school
librarians into a leadership role in the school community.
GUIDELINES
The library is staffed by one or more certified school librarians and support staff in accordance with recommended staffing guidelines.
• Library program staffing meets state personnel guidelines.
• The librarian is certified as a school librarian in Louisiana.
The librarian, at least other year, leads a program review, with the assistance of a committee of school library stakeholders to develop
a long-range strategic plan for improvement with specific short-range goals.
• The school librarian uses the guidelines and tools in this document to assess the quality of the library program and identify
areas in need of improvement.
• The school librarian works with school and district administrators to develop and apply other assessment criteria for the library
program, such as the Librarian Observation Rubric.
RESOURCES
Recommended Staffing Guidelines
Librarian Observation Rubric
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learning when the librarian co-teaches and
collaborates with other teachers.
INTRODUCTION
The library is at the heart of a learning community. It provides resources, programs, learning opportunities, and support for the
academic and personal interests of students. The primary purpose of a school library program is to help students and staff develop
the ability to use ideas and information effectively while encouraging them to think critically, research skillfully, use information
ethically, and read enthusiastically. To achieve this purpose, the school librarian is an active partner with administrators, faculty,
students, families, and members of the community in nurturing students in all aspects of their development. Additionally, the school
librarian:
• Designs student learning activities that support state academic standards and the school curricula.
• Offers resources and provides learning experiences that fill in gaps in curricula and address the student library guidelines to
build students’ digital and information literacy skills so they develop into skilled and discriminating users and producers of
information.
• Models and promotes collaborative planning, teaching, and curriculum development.
• Supports learning with a comprehensive instructional program utilizing information resources and technologies.
• Prepares all students for lifelong learning.
The school librarian has a vested interest in improving student learning. Since school librarians typically do not assign grades to
students, their concerns focus on the learning process the student follows. For example, when students are assigned to research
a topic, the teacher will likely evaluate the final product while the librarian is concerned that the project provides an opportunity
for students to use their information literacy skills. Through planning and working with the teacher, the librarian determines the
needed lessons and helps design assessments that determine improvement in students’ skills. Although it is neither possible nor
appropriate to assess every library-related activity, some form of process assessment is desirable to inform the teacher, librarian, and
the students about their progress in achieving the desired outcomes. These formative assessments promote growth by monitoring
students’ progress, keeping students focused on goals, and helping the librarian and/or teacher to improve instruction.
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GUIDELINES
The library program includes collaborative planning and co-teaching and integrates information resources as well as other literacies
and technology instruction into the curriculum.
• The school librarian consistently collaborates with teachers to plan instructional activities that integrate information literacy
skills and resources into the curriculum.
• The school librarian collaborates with administrators, teachers, and members of the learning community by developing plans
and goals for improving student achievement.
• Library instructional activities are collaboratively planned and jointly implemented by the school librarian and teacher(s).
• Lesson planning and implementation are documented with schedules or calendars, which demonstrate strong links between
the classroom curriculum and library instruction.
• Grade-level appropriate information literacy skills are taught and applied across the curriculum.
The library program accommodates all students’ need to read, view, listen, and communicate individually and collaboratively, using
resources for ideas, information, and personal development.
• The school librarian incorporates a variety of instructional strategies and methods that address the diverse learning needs
of students and other members of the learning community, in mastering the concepts of information literacy and the use of
information resources and technology.
• Students utilize information resources in all formats when conducting research.
The library program fosters individual and collaborative inquiry in preparing students to be critical thinkers and competent problem-
solvers who are able to draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge
while becoming lifelong learners who adhere to the highest ethical and legal standards in the use of resources thus contributing
productively to a global, technology rich society.
• Students learn and apply reading, research, and critical thinking skills to access, organize, and manage information, solve
problems, and construct knowledge.
• Students comprehend, compare, and contrast content in multiple formats and resources.
• Students critically evaluate and utilize resources that provide access to multiple viewpoints and creative expressions.
• The school librarian provides instruction on using information ethically and legally with a standard citation format to give
proper credit to the author or creator of materials while respecting the intellectual property of others through adherence to U.S.
copyright laws and guidelines as they apply to resources.
RESOURCES
Collaborative Planning and Teaching
Louisiana Student Library Guidelines
Information Literacy
Digital Literacy Guide
Assessment Strategies for the School Librarian
Copyright Information
Louisiana Department of Education Academic Standards
Louisiana Department of Education Instructional Materials Reviews
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learning when library patrons are able to access up-
to-date technology.
INTRODUCTION GUIDELINES
Technology is an integral element of everyday life, and the The library program incorporates opportunities for staff
school library plays a vital role in providing and supporting development and professional growth for library staff as well as
students with information technology. All libraries now provide members of the school learning community.
their users with access to the Internet. When used correctly and • The librarian provides information and ongoing training
wisely, technology can transform the ways teachers, students, for the faculty on the use of resources and technologies for
and all stakeholders in the instructional process perform learning.
their roles. The librarian plays an essential role in technology
planning through group decision making to ensure the school is • The librarian participates in professional development
utilizing available technologies to produce positive educational activities through attending regularly scheduled in-
outcomes. service meetings, training programs, workshops, and/
or conferences, seeking to improve knowledge and skills
A quality technology program is developed through collaborative in areas where improvement is most needed and to stay
efforts under the leadership of the librarian. Librarians routinely abreast of new technologies and learning resources.
focus on teaching skills that help students access and utilize • The librarian maintains awareness of general educational
information in various formats. With technology playing a major issues and trends and provides faculty and staff
role in daily life, the focus has clearly shifted to incorporate information on opportunities for professional development.
online or digital resources and the skills needed to utilize them.
Librarians can introduce students to information seeking skills • The school librarian collaborates in local and district
and also help teachers locate the best resources, whether print professional learning communities.
or digital, to support the curriculum. Librarians can also help
teachers learn about and use new technologies designed to help
RESOURCES
students present content in new and interesting formats.
Digital Literacy Guide
Librarians should also develop a comprehensive plan to
evaluate and renew vital computing hardware, software, and Technology Guidelines
online access to resources needed to support library users in the
library and in computer labs and multimedia classrooms.
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learning when the level of library expenditures provides
a quality collection that supports the school’s curricula.
INTRODUCTION
The school librarian must be knowledgeable about the curricula used in the school and support the school’s curricula with resources
and library instructional activities. Students learn best by being actively engaged and building on their prior knowledge. The school
library can cultivate lifelong learners who are both curious about the world around them and eager to make new discoveries. Using
guided inquiry, students freely explore and discover diverse perspectives and viewpoints. These opportunities are at the forefront of
quality school library programs. For example, a school librarian can play a vital role in the school’s reading program by encouraging
reading and strengthening literacy. Numerous research studies demonstrate that greater access to resources in a variety of formats
increases students’ reading time and increased reading time leads to improved reading fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
With adequate funding, school librarians can build a collection to positively impact student learning.
Additionally, the school librarian can:

• Provide access to anchor texts and supplemental reading materials from the curricula.
• Provide access to current, high quality, and high interest resources that address academic needs, reflect student interests, and
connect students to community resources.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop student experiences focusing on exploring questions that arise (i.e. curiosity, personal
interest, guided or independent research, etc.).
• Deliver library literacy lessons and activities that provide cross-curricular literacy experiences and access to varying
perspectives.
• Guide students to critically evaluate sources of information by examining authority and bias, assessing currency, and
determining relevancy of the information.
• Deliver book talks and conduct read alouds.
• Create bibliographies on favorite authors or topics.
• Encourage students to be curious and to expand that curiosity through decision making and problem solving.
• Develop book displays and promoting literacy events through traditional methods and social media.
• Sponsor a library club or library service organization that promotes reading.
• Sponsor author visits and book fairs.
• Participate in national or local reading promotions (e.g., Children’s Book Week, National Library Week, Teen Read Week,
Banned Book Week, Read Across America).
• Participate in book contests and award programs (Louisiana Young Readers’ Choice Award, Louisiana Teen Readers’ Choice
Award, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Teens’ Top Ten, etc.).
• Involve families, community leaders, and other stakeholders in reading activities.
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GUIDELINES
The library program supports the mission and goals of the school and promotes the development of skills and attitudes that prepare
students for lifelong learning in an information-rich global society.
• The school librarian develops annual goals that reflect school and district goals and sets specific, attainable goals for
strengthening the instructional program
• The school librarian actively serves on curricula-related and other school committees.
The librarian manages the financial and physical resources of the library efficiently and effectively.
• The librarian manages budgets and makes purchasing decisions based on an analysis of needs related to the educational
program and state guidelines.
• The librarian administers the budget to meet informational and instructional needs per district policies and procedures.
• The librarian maintains the appearance of the library to provide a welcoming and safe environment, and follows local
procedures in reporting facility issues.
• The librarian provides input for the evaluation of library staff per school and/or district policy.
• The librarian recruits, trains, and supervises student and adult volunteers in the library.
The library program has sufficient local, state, and/or federal funding for the purchase and maintenance of library resources that, at
a minimum, ensures each library meets the requirements for
a basic library collection, and conducts regular inventory to
ensure these requirements are being met.
• Library budgets are developed to provide for the ongoing
acquisition, update, and expansion of collections and
sufficient equipment to provide equitable access.
RESOURCES
Aligning Materials to the School Curricula
School Library Collection Guidelines
School Library Materials Selection
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learning when the library collection is expansive,
diverse, and easily accessed.
INTRODUCTION
The focus of school library programs has shifted from an emphasis on resources to an emphasis on creating a community of learners
and creators while also laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
THEN NOW
• Room with books • Active, resource-rich learning environment
• Learning process as well as information dissemination
emphasized
• Books and software available only within four walls • Resources in many formats organized for easy access,
available from worldwide locations
• Skills for accessing information taught
• Single user book circulation • Multiple uses occur simultaneously within the library and
throughout the school campus and beyond
• Access to online resources available 24/7
• Rote, whole-class instruction in library skills • Teaching strategies encourage group collaboration and
cooperation and focus on information literacy
• Fixed schedules with equal periods • Flexible schedules with multipurpose blocks of time
• Little or no individual access outside of scheduled class time
• Quiet study • Multiple activities for individuals, small groups, and classes,
• Activity limited to scheduled classes only incorporating flexible, active, and inquiry-based learning
• Books and software available in the confines of the library • Resources in many formats from worldwide locations are
with single use and single circulation available anytime and anywhere to the school community
This learning-centered environment requires a flexible facility visits. The physical arrangement of the library permits flexible
that accommodates multiple types of activities, small and large use of the facility by small groups or individuals, even when a
groups, and technology to connect with the global learning class is present.
community and information sources. It is an efficient, aesthetically
pleasing facility where patrons and staff feel welcome and are Open access is used to ensure that resources are available
energized to be productive learners and content creators. to students when needed. Flexible scheduling, on the other
hand, is designed to accommodate collaborative, hands-on,
Collection development in a learning-centered school library resource-based learning activities rather than rote, whole-class
program should be focused on providing students with easy access instruction in library skills. Therefore, open access and flexible
to information and ideas in a variety of formats selected for their scheduling are two distinct but mutually supportive concepts in
usefulness, appropriateness, and contribution to the intellectual, a student- and learning-centered library program.
emotional, and personal development of students. Emphasizing
support for student learning requires flexibility in making decisions Flexible scheduling places the emphasis on student achievement.
about what to make available and how access will be provided. State The purpose is to allow expanded opportunities for the student
standards and local curricula, district and school policies related to to explore information in its many formats and to make the
collection development and use, faculty and administrative input, library an active learning center. Flexible scheduling allows the
and budget must be considered in making selections. librarian and teacher to work collaboratively to schedule library
usage to fit curricular and student needs and to change the
Open access is a key concept of the American Association of length and time of visits to reflect the current assignment. Under
School Librarians national standards. In order to maximize flexible access, the schedule is a mechanism that promotes
benefits from the resources and services available, students must optimum learning. When the schedule is molded to student
have 24/7 access at their point of need to resources, individually and teacher needs, meaningful instruction can take place,
or in small groups. In order to encourage students to read more and the experience can be shortened, expanded, or repeated
and use all resources as needed for academic or personal needs, to accommodate varying lessons focused on integrating
library procedures and schedules encourage frequent library information literacy into the school’s curricula.
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GUIDELINES
The library program has a board-approved materials selection • The library provides information and links to local
policy that upholds basic principles of providing access to resources, people, and organizations.
diverse information and ideas to the learning community and
includes procedures for reconsideration of materials. New and renovated library facilities are of appropriate size and
design to provide the physical elements required to support
• A local selection and evaluation policy has been adopted student learning and meet specifications in the design and
and approved by the local education agency. specifications for renovated or new libraries.
• The policy meets accepted professional standards. • The library design incorporates the principles outlined in
The library program provides a balanced up-to-date collection these guidelines, meeting the primary goal of a flexible
of print and digital resources that supports the curriculum facility that supports a collaborative, hands-on, and
and state standards, reflects an appreciation of diversity technologically advanced learning environment.
and recognition of different learning styles, and promotes • Professional input from the librarian is a part of the
independent reading and learning as well as technologies for planning process and is utilized to guide the facility design
accessing and producing information. and layout.
• Inventories are conducted at least every two years to
The library facility is arranged to accommodate flexible access
measure adherence to collection guidelines and update
by classes and individual students, perform basic functions
holdings in the online catalog..
of an effective library program, provide a climate conducive
• Collection evaluation is ongoing and forms the basis for to learning, and provide access to information and resources
collection development decisions. within the school, community, and across global networks.
• The collection includes resources selected to meet the • The arrangement and organization of areas within the
diverse learning needs and leisure reading materials of the library are designed to accommodate a wide range of
school’s population. services and patron needs.
• Class sets of trade books purchased for curricular units can • A visitor to the library observes/experiences a climate of
be housed and cataloged individually as textbooks in the welcome, energy, and purposeful learning activities. The
school library collection and checked out to teachers for use library is arranged to accommodate simultaneous access to
in the classroom. individuals as well as large and small groups.
• Technologies are available to support student research and • The library provides technology connected to a school
projects. network and to the Internet.
• Long and short term plans are utilized to keep technology
updated.
• Surveys/feedback/evaluations are utilized to determine the RESOURCES
effectiveness of the collection in supporting teaching and School Library Materials Selection
learning.
School Library Collection Guidelines
The library program provides flexible and equitable access to
resources to the school learning community. Weeding School Library Collections
• The library is open during school hours. NCTE’s Position Statement on the Students’ Right to Read
• The library is open during extended hours and extended AASL’s Position Statement on Flexible Scheduling
year as funding permits.
• The school librarian ensures flexible and regular access to School Library Facility Design Principles
library.
An effective school library program can improve student
• The school librarian’s duty assignment must be in the learning. The hub of a learning-centered school is an effective
library in order to provide open access before school, during school library program that is adequately staffed, has up-to-date
lunch, and after school. print and digital materials, and provides regular professional
development for and collaboration with classroom teachers.
The library serves as the school’s learning commons and the Thus, it is essential that districts and schools emphasize the
library program encourages the widest possible use of resources importance of school librarians by ensuring that funding for
and active participation in the learning process as well as adequate staff, materials, and facilities is maintained. Thus, it
providing an essential link to the larger, global community. is essential that districts and schools emphasize the importance
• Library schedules include planning time with teachers and of school librarians to positively impact student learning by
flexible access for classes, small groups, and individuals. ensuring that funding for adequate staff, materials, and facilities
is not only provided but maintained.
• The library utilizes, promotes, and cooperates with the
programs and services of the public library.
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RECOMMENDED STAFFING GUIDELINES5
The American Association of School Librarians’ position is that the minimum staff required for an effective library program that fully
supports the instructional program is a full-time certified librarian and a part- or full-time clerical support person, with additional
staff required for larger schools.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
Enrollment 0-599 600-799 800-999 1000 - up4
Librarian 1 1 2 2
Library Clerk or Aide 0 1 1 1
MIDDLE SCHOOLS
Enrollment 0-499 500-799 800-999 1000 - up
Librarian 1 1 2 2
Library Clerk or Aide 0 1 1 1
HIGH SCHOOLS
Enrollment 0-249 250-499 500-999 1000-1749 1750-1999
Librarian 1 1 1 2 3
Library Clerk or Aide 0 0.5 1 1 1
COLLABORATIVE PLANNING AND TEACHING

Collaboration among teachers, other school support personnel such as music, art, and a school technology specialist, and the school
librarian ensures that students learn and use information literacy skills in a meaningful and effective way. Collaborative planning
involves shared decision making by two or more teachers, one of whom is the librarian. Most planning will be with classroom
teachers but it is also appropriate to plan with other ancillary teachers, guidance counselors, or other educators. Each person
contributes equally to the planning process and has a sense of shared responsibility for implementing activities and evaluating
learning outcomes.
Collaborative planning focuses on decisions regarding:

• Objectives: What content or theme will the lesson/unit address? How will higher order thinking be included? How will this
lesson/unit contribute to lifelong learning?
• Content: What curricular areas will the lesson/unit address? What are the targeted standards and benchmarks, information
literacy and technology skills?
• Delivery: What will be presented through direct instruction, and what can be learned through guided learning activities? What
teaching tools and resources will be used?
• Activities: What activities will get students actively engaged in learning? When and where will activities occur? How much
time is needed?
• Assessment: How will students demonstrate what they have learned? What will students produce? What technology will
students use in their presentation? How will student products be evaluated? If a unit, what final activity will bring together all
that students have learned?
5 One (full-time equivalent) staff member shall be added where needed for each additional 250 students over 1,500.
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What do teachers bring to the planning process? What do school librarians bring to the planning process?
• Knowledge of their grade level or subject area curriculum • General knowledge of all content-area curricula
• Knowledge of their students and their needs • General knowledge of students and teachers
• Knowledge of teaching strategies and the learning process • Knowledge of availability and suitability of print and
for their content area electronic resources
• Knowledge of information literacy models, the research
process, and techniques for using technology to enhance
learning
Collaboration implies an equal partnership with shared responsibilities and a clear understanding of each partner’s role and
responsibilities. Collaborative teaching involves the teacher and the librarian working in partnership to teach students how to use
the library and technology resources through hands-on, authentic learning tasks. If the whole class is scheduled to be in the library,
both the teacher and librarian assume an active role in guiding students through the process of accessing, evaluating, and using
library resources efficiently and effectively. If small groups are scheduled to be in the library, the librarian works with each group.
Development of final products may or may not involve the librarian; time and other factors will influence that decision as planning
is done.
LOUISIANA STUDENT LIBRARY GUIDELINES

The American Association of School Librarians6 identifies four standards for the 21st-century learner. These standards serve as the
guiding philosophy behind the development of the Louisiana Student Standards for Libraries.
• Standard 1. Inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge.
• Standard 2. Draw conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge.
• Standard 3. Share knowledge and participate ethically and productively as members of our democratic society.
• Standard 4. Pursue personal and aesthetic growth.
The overall goal for 21st-century learners is to ensure they are information literate. That means they must know how to think
critically, seek diverse perspectives, apply information literacy skills, use technology appropriately, and solve problems ethically.
The following chart provides student guidelines for the development of library and information literacy skills. This chart should
not dictate when students can and cannot develop library and information literacy skills. However, teachers and librarians may
find this useful in guiding instructional choices. Skills are noted as introductory, reinforced, and mastery at each grade level. The
content alignment column identifies the places of overlap in which the identified skills support students in meeting the content
expectations. Librarians should use this information when planning and developing lessons with teachers to ensure that all students
participate in guided learning experiences toward becoming information literate.
LEGEND
O I R M
Optional at
Introduce the concept Reinforce the concept Master the concept
this grade level
6 Excerpted from Standards for the 21st-Century Learner by the American Association of School Librarians, a division of the American Library
Association, copyright © 2009 American Library Association. Available for download at www.ala.org/aasl/standards. Used with permission.
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STANDARD 1. INQUIRE, THINK CRITICALLY, AND GAIN KNOWLEDGE.
Guideline pre-K K-2 3-5 6-8 9-10 11-12 Content Alignment
Understand that a library is organized for ease in
locating information and ask for help in locating I R R M M M
materials.
Use organizational features of a library (i.e., online
catalog, alphabetical or numeric arrangement/
O I R M M
Dewey Decimal System) to identify and locate
materials.
Understand basic steps in the information seeking Louisiana Student Standards
process. I R M M M M for English Language Arts:
W.7, WHST.7
Conduct basic research projects (shared or Louisiana Student Standards
independent) to build knowledge of a topic using for English Language Arts:
O I R M M M
print and digital resources, gathering and sorting W.7, W.8, WHST.7, WHST. 8
evidence, and taking notes.
Define the task, issue, or problem. Louisiana Student Standards
O I R R M M for English Language Arts:
W.7, WHST.7
Ask and answer questions, recall facts from Louisiana Student Standards
texts and print, visual, auditory, and technology O I R M M M for English Language Arts:
sources. RI.1
Draw on prior knowledge and experiences to Louisiana Student Standards
brainstorm ideas for investigation of different O I R M M for English Language Arts:
aspects of a topic. W.7, WHST.7
Identify guiding issues and develop research Louisiana Student Standards
questions for investigation and exploration, O I R M for English Language Arts:
refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. W.7, WHST.7
Operate equipment, software programs, and Louisiana Student Standards
emerging technologies necessary to access O I R R M M for English Language Arts:
information. W.6, W.8, WHST.6, WHST. 8
Recognize overview sources (e.g., subject Louisiana Student Standards
encyclopedias, magazine articles, online for English Language Arts:
I R M M M
databases, and other technologies) as a starting W.8, WHST.8
point for research.
Determine possible sources of information, Louisiana Student Standards
including print, non-print, and electronic and for English Language Arts:
when to use various sources of information W.8, WHST.8
O I R M M M
for fact gathering (e.g., dictionary, thesaurus,
encyclopedia, atlas, nonfiction books, periodicals,
and online sources).
Identify and use databases and online search Louisiana Student Standards
techniques (e.g., keyword, phrases, Boolean) to O I R M for English Language Arts:
locate sources. W.8, WHST.8
Search the online library catalog by author, title,
and subject and finds books in the library by call I R M M M
number.
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Identify and use information within sources (e.g., Louisiana Student Standards
title page, table of contents, copyright page, index, for English Language Arts:
glossary, bibliography, illustrations, captions, O I R M M M RI.K.5, RI.1.5, RI.2.5, RI.3.5,
keywords, website navigation) to help locate W.8, WHST.8
information and cite textual evidence.
Use a variety of sources in different mediums (e.g., Louisiana Student Standards
textual, visual, auditory) as appropriate to the O I R M M for English Language Arts:
task. SL.5, RH.7, RST.7
Locate and evaluate information from print, Louisiana Student Standards
non-print, electronic, and media sources for for English Language Arts:
accuracy, validity, relevance, appropriateness, RI.6.7, RI.7.7, RI.8.7, RI.9-10.7,
comprehensiveness, bias, and currency; reject I R M M RI.11-12.7, RH.7, RST.7
misleading and inaccurate information.
W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8, W.9-10.8,
W.11-12.8, WHST.8
Identify and select resources representing
I R M M
different points of view.
Consult information sources or services outside
the school setting (e.g., community, state or online O I R R M M
libraries, agencies, experts).
Distinguish among fact, fiction, opinion, and
I R R M M
propaganda.
Adjust speed and style of reading (i.e., skim and
I R M M
scan) for the problem at hand.
Identify bias, propaganda, cultural diversity/ Louisiana Student Standards
perspective, and use of rhetorical devices to for English Language Arts:
assess similarities and differences represented in RI.7.6, RI.8.6, RI.9-10.6, RI.11-
multiple sources. 12.6, RI.8.9, RI.11-12.9, SL.8.2,
O I R M SL.9-10.2, SL.11-12.2, SL.6.3,
SL.7.3, SL.8.3, SL.9-10.3, SL.11-
12.3
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STANDARD 2. DRAW CONCLUSIONS, MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, APPLY
KNOWLEDGE TO NEW SITUATIONS, AND CREATE NEW KNOWLEDGE.
Recall information from experiences or gather Louisiana Student Standards
information from provided sources to answer a I R M M M M for English Language Arts:
question or solve a problem. W.8
Interpret and make inferences from graphic Louisiana Student Standards
presentations of data (e.g., charts/graphs, tables, for English Language Arts:
I R M M
diagrams/maps). RI.4.7, RI.5.7, RI.6.7, RI.7.7,
RI.8.7, RI.9-10.7, RI.11-12.7
Form opinions on real-world issues based on
I R M M M
inquiry-based research.
Synthesize (i.e., examine, sort, manipulate, Louisiana Student Standards
organize) and summarize information from for English Language Arts:
O I R M
different sources with opposing viewpoints to W.1
form an opinion about an issue.
Selects and uses an appropriate organizational Louisiana Student Standards
style (e.g., chronological, argumentative position, for English Language Arts:
order of importance, problem/solution, topical W.2
O I R M M
outline) to organize, interpret, and report
information, appropriate to grade level beginning
with modeled examples.
Identify and adapt writing or speech to different Louisiana Student Standards
tasks, audiences, and situations. O I R M M M for English Language Arts:
W.4, W.10, SL.6
Share/display information in own words using Louisiana Student Standards
complete sentences and/or draw pictures or I R M M M M for English Language Arts:
models to present information. SL.4, SL.5, SL.6
Create a new concept based on research to Louisiana Student Standards
produce a written, oral, or digital presentation for English Language Arts:
using a variety of print and/or digital tools I R R M M SL.4, SL.5
appropriate to grade level, with progressing
independence.
Use a variety of basic computing skills for Louisiana Student Standards
gathering information, note taking, outlining, and I R R M M for English Language Arts:
publishing a variety of works. W.6
With support from peers and adults, develop Louisiana Student Standards
and strengthen writing by organizing, revising, for English Language Arts:
editing, and reviewing using techniques such as I R R R M W.5, WHST.5
checklists, rubrics, journals/logs, conferences,
work samples.
Use an outline to write a more detailed report, Louisiana Student Standards
including charts, statistics and/or visual aids. O I R M M for English Language Arts:
W.2, W.4, WHST.2, WHST.4
Evaluate new skills and knowledge gained. I R R R M
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STANDARD 3. SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND PARTICIPATE ETHICALLY AND
PRODUCTIVELY AS MEMBERS OF OUR DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.
Understand and follow district approved Internet
acceptable use policy/guidelines in accessing I R R M M
information.
Demonstrate good library citizenship, including
behavior and proper use and treatment of
I R R M M M
print materials and electronic resources (e.g.,
equipment, software, databases).
Summarize or paraphrase information in notes Louisiana Student Standards
and a finished work. for English Language Arts:
RL.4.2, RL.5.2, RL.6.2, RL.7.2,
RL.8.2, RL.9-10.2, RL.11-12.2,
O I R M M RI.4.2, RI.5.2, RI.6.2, RI.7.2,
RI.8.2, RI.9-10.2, RI.11-12.2,
W.5.8, W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8,
W.9-10.8, W.11-12.8, SL.5.2,
SL.5.3, SL.9-10.1,
Follow ethical and legal guidelines when using Louisiana Student Standards
information (e.g., following copyright guidelines, for English Language Arts:
properly attributing direct quotations using an I R R M W.6.8, W.7.8, W.8.8, W.9-10.8,
appropriate citation format, providing a list of W.11-12.8
sources used, using a prescribed style manual).
Listen actively to others, contribute questions and Louisiana Student Standards
ideas during group discussions, and recognize for English Language Arts:
I R R R M M
the importance of information in our democratic SL.1, SL.2, SL.3
society.
Work collaboratively to complete tasks and Louisiana Student Standards
generate information as part of a group or team I R M M M M for English Language Arts:
with roles and responsibilities for each member. SL.1
Evaluate the usage of information, technology
and the processes involved during the production O I R M M
and completion of individual or group projects.
Assess the effectiveness of presentations with a Louisiana Student Standards
target audience in mind. for English Language Arts:
O I R M SL.6.2, SL.7.2, SL.8.2, SL.6.3,
SL.7.3, SL.8.3, SL.9-10.3, SL.11-
12.3
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STANDARD 4. PURSUE PERSONAL AND AESTHETIC GROWTH.
Demonstrate knowledge of the school library
personnel, organization, routines, procedures, and I R M M M M
expectations.
Develop a basic library vocabulary. I R M M M M
Use the library check-out system, understanding
I R M M M M
the concept of borrowing and returning items.
Demonstrate self-direction and responsibility
when pursuing and creating information for both I R M M
curricular and personal endeavors.
Develop strategies for identifying, evaluating,
and using appropriate information for personal
I R M M
interest, independent learning, and curricular
tasks.
Connect personal interests and experiences to
I R M M M M
learning goals and tasks.
Independently select books and/or magazines for Louisiana Student Standards
classroom assignments and leisure reading. I R R R M M for English Language Arts:
RL.10, RI.10, RH.10, RST.10
Develop awareness of favorite authors and/or
I R M M M M
illustrators.
Identify and respond to United States and world Louisiana Student Standards
literature representing diverse ethnic groups. for English Language Arts:
I R R M M
RL.2.2, RL.2.9, RL.3.2, RL.4.9,
RL.9-10.6
Compare, contrast, classify, and read various Louisiana Student Standards
literary genres and identify characteristics of each for English Language Arts:
genre (e.g., folktales, legends, myths, biography, I R R R M M RL.K.5, RL.1.5, RL.2.5, RL.10,
autobiography, poetry, fiction, nonfiction, novels, RI.10, RF.4
and drama).
Actively engage in group reading activities with Louisiana Student Standards
purpose and understanding. I R M M M M for English Language Arts:
RL.K.10, RI.K.10
Identify and protect personal and private
I R M M M
information.
Use community libraries. I R R M M M
Evaluate personal communication skills and the
I R R M M
communication skills of others.
Determine how well the project met the defined
needs or resolved the problem and make I R R M M
corrections as needed.
Monitor own behavior especially concerning
I R M M M
sharing of materials.
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INFORMATION LITERACY
The strongest impact on student achievement results when school librarians work in partnership with teachers to integrate
information literacy skills into the curriculum through well-designed learning activities.
For the 21st century learner, information literacy is no longer merely the effective use of reference sources. Information literacy
encompasses literacy, technology, critical thinking, and information skills. Students must do more than just locate facts. They must be
effective users of information. They must evaluate and select the best resources and then extract, record, and synthesize information
to create new material in effective, appropriate, and ethical ways. This prepares students not only for success in school on the
curriculum and assessments, but also to be productive in a technological, knowledge-based society. Essentially, an information
literate adult is an informed citizen.7
Today’s information and entertainment technologies communicate to us through a powerful combination of words, images and
sounds. Students need to develop a wider set of literacy skills to help them both to comprehend the messages they receive, and
to effectively utilize these tools to design and distribute their own messages. Being literate in an information age requires critical
thinking skills, which empower people as they make decisions, whether in the classroom, the living room, the workplace, the
boardroom, or the voting booth.
LOUISIANA INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

The Louisiana Information Literacy Model provides a framework for all grades. Within and across the grades, students should
progress in their learning. Beginning in prekindergarten, students gain competency in information literacy beginning with asking
questions and understanding that there are resources they can use to find answers to their questions. Developmentally appropriate
learning activities guided by the teacher or librarian stimulate students’ curiosity and require them to seek and gather information
using varied tools and graphic organizers. Students complete a product that demonstrates what they have learned. As they progress
through the grade levels, they accomplish more complex assignments. Although materials on differing levels may need to be provided
for students to accommodate the range of reading levels, students can still be taught using a common format for the assignment and
with the same expectations for producing quality work.
STEPS SAMPLE ACTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

Step One: Identify the information need • Define the task, issue, or problem.
• Recognize the need for accurate and complete information based on current
level of knowledge.
• Brainstorm to focus the topic and formulate research questions.
Step Two: Locate appropriate sources of • Determine possible sources of information, including print, non-print, and
information electronic.
• Utilize effective search strategies to locate sources.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of and select the best sources.
Step Three: Interpret and record relevant • Access information within sources (e.g., use table of contents, index, and
information other parts).
• Read, view, and listen to a variety of sources to build background
information and in-depth knowledge of relevant aspects.
• Skim and scan for keywords and major ideas.
• Utilize appropriate note taking skills, summarizing and paraphrasing
information to record most relevant facts and details.
7 The American Association of School Librarians released Standards for the 21st Century Learner in Action. Within that document is a set of nine
common beliefs. These beliefs establish the guiding philosophy educators must embrace to ensure students will be information literate.
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STEPS SAMPLE ACTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS
Step Four: Assess information for relevance • Determine the accuracy, relevance, and reliability of information and reject
and appropriateness misleading and inaccurate information.
• Categorize, analyze, and synthesize information for quality and usefulness.
• Identify bias, propaganda, cultural diversity, and point of view.
• Recognize omissions, errors in logic, and interrelationships among concepts.
• Re-engage with sources as needed to complete research.
Step Five: Synthesize and organize information • Sort, manipulate, and logically organize information.
• Decide how best to communicate findings (format, organization, etc.)
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving to complete a task.
Step Six: Apply and communicate information • Apply and communicate information from multiple sources.
and select an appropriate presentation format • Select an appropriate presentation format.
• Document sources using an appropriate format.
• Re-check project criteria and make corrections as needed.
• Make presentation to an appropriate audience.
Step Seven: Engage in a self-evaluation • Conduct an ongoing assessment by revising, improving, and updating the
process as needed.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the presentation.
• Determine how well the project met the defined needs or resolved the
problem.
• Evaluate what new skills and knowledge were gained.
This frame can be used to design a research/information seeking learning experience for students. For example, in grades PreK-
2, the teacher and librarian begin a lesson with a topic introduction (e.g., read a text aloud or show a short video) and then an
explanation of what information students will seek related to the general topic. As a next step, the teacher or librarian pre-identifies
the information needed and/or pre-selects one or more appropriate information sources for students to explore. If students have
not previously been taught how to use the resource, the librarian gives a brief lesson in which she models the activity for them.
The teacher provides students with a graphic organizer, which guides students as they record information (e.g., draw pictures, take
a short note, or circle a picture or word). Finally, the teacher or librarian concludes the learning experience with self-evaluation
through verbal questioning or a simple checklist or rubric.
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ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES FOR THE SCHOOL LIBRARIAN
School librarians should utilize a variety of assessment strategies in working with teachers and students. A few suggested strategies
are listed below. These range from very informal, brief activities to more involved and formal strategies. The type and complexity of
assessments that are appropriate depend on many factors, including the grade level of the students, instructional goals of teachers,
prior experiences of students, and the time a teacher allots to a particular unit of study. School librarians know that assessing
student learning is an integral part of the teaching and learning process in the classroom. They have a responsibility to assess student
learning in the library.
Assessment strategies might include any of the following activities:

• Meet individually with students in a class to discuss research topic selection and use of resources and documentation.
• Schedule small groups to provide more one-on-one assistance.
• Offer to design note taking forms or other graphic organizers to help students use appropriate note taking techniques. The
teacher or librarian can check these for correct note taking.
• Teach lessons on search strategies, note taking, outlining, use of software programs or databases at the point of need. When
time permits, include a hands-on practice activity.
• Provide access to self-teaching tutorials on various resources and technologies. Many of these tutorials are available online and
making them available may be as simple as creating handouts and/or links on the library home page.
• Find out what projects teachers plan for their students to complete during the next time period – month, six weeks, or
semester. Decide what research and computer skills students will need to know as well as what resources they will need to use.
Develop hands-on, mini-activities that provide brief instructions and direct students to perform a task. Copy a list of students’
names from the teacher’s roll book and track students’ completion of tasks.
• Develop a bibliography for major units taught on a yearly basis. When the class comes to the library, review the bibliography
with them and assign them one or two short tasks to do using the information on the bibliography as a way of checking their
understanding of how to use the bibliography.
• Use a checklist. Sometimes a simple checklist that lists the steps or tasks students are required to complete will be sufficient.
Using the checklist will help student, teacher, and/or librarian to ensure that the student is on task and is not omitting any
component. This type of checklist should include process steps as well as information gathered. For example, on an elementary
level, the checklist might contain a list of types of resources and the students would check the ones used and insert a page
number. On an upper grade level, the checklist might direct students to a self-teaching tutorial on how to perform a Boolean
search or how to use a particular software program or online resource. The teacher or librarian initials the checklist when
the student completes the tutorial. All such tasks are linked to a project the student is required to complete. These examples
illustrate that checklists perform a variety of functions in monitoring student learning.
• Use a graphic or visual organizer. This type of assessment is especially helpful when objectives include use of information
seeking and gathering skills. The graphic organizer is structured to guide the student to select appropriate resources and then
extract and record appropriate and useful information. Graphic organizers of various types help students organize notes and
are used to ensure students only take notes, rather than copying entire sentences and paragraphs. Although graphic organizers
are typically used as a process tool, they also serve to provide informative data about students’ ability to follow instructions and
apply mental processing skills as they interact with information resources. A graphic organizer can incorporate checkboxes for
teachers or librarians to initial, thus serving some of the same functions as a checklist.
• Use a rubric. A rubric is a set of criteria that clearly defines for the student the a range of acceptable and unacceptable
performance. Its purpose is to give students a concrete description of what a successful performance looks like. By
incorporating items in the rubric that deal with information literacy skills, students are able to connect learning steps and
processes with their own achievement, i.e., successful completion of a project.
• Use digital assessment tools.
The value of assessment from the librarian’s point of view is that students become more aware of the steps and processes they use
to successfully and ethically access, evaluate, and use information for learning.
Understanding the use of assessments in improving student achievement requires study, willingness to experiment, and learning
from mistakes. If improving student achievement is indeed “the bottom line,” then librarians must be willing to take the plunge and
get involved in this final phase of the teaching and learning process.
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION
United States copyright laws are enacted to provide the owners of copyright a set of exclusive rights and to protect the right of the
public to access information. Inevitably, there are tensions and disagreements about the balance between these two rights. Copyright
owners have exclusive rights to make and distribute copies of any copyrighted work. Fortunately, there are a number of exceptions
to those rights that allow libraries and schools to use and even make copies of and distribute copyrighted materials – but only within
certain rigorous conditions and limits.
In general, automatic copyright protection is extended to all literary works, pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works, photographs,
motion pictures and other audiovisual works, musical works, dramatic works, pantomimes and choreographic works, sound
recordings, architectural works, and nearly everything you find on the Internet. These categories are interpreted rather broadly.
For example, literary works include computer software. Maps are protected under the pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works
category. Copyright Law of the United States, §102 (a) protects “original works of authorship” that are “fixed in any tangible medium
of expression.”
Many people have the mistaken belief if the © symbol does not appear on a work, it is not copyrighted, and it is all right to copy
and even distribute it freely. That is not the case. Under current copyright law, a writer, artist, or other creator automatically “gets
copyright” as soon as she or he creates an original work that is “fixed.” The absence of the © symbol does not mean the work is in the
public domain. In fact, today it should be assumed that every work you may find anywhere is copyrighted. In particular, it is safest
to assume that anything found on the Internet is copyrighted and should be used according to fair use guidelines unless there is a
specific statement on the web site stating what rights are granted to users.
Writers, musicians, artists, architects, software developers, etc. may use the © symbol on any work they create without registering
the work with the U.S. Copyright Office. However, only registered copyright owners have the right to sue an individual, company, or
other entity for copyright infringement.
There are two general rules that can help determine if a work is copyrighted. First, if the work was originally published in the U.S.
before 1978 and the copyright has not been renewed, it lacks copyright protection. Note that this rules applies only to published
works. Unpublished works are still protected. Second, any work created in or after 1978 should be presumed to have copyright
protection. Therefore, any material in any library, on the internet, in your files, etc. is quite likely protected under copyright law. Again,
just because a work does not have any mention of copyright, the user cannot treat it as if it were in the public domain.
Current copyright law grants protection for the life of the author plus seventy years. Luckily for scholars, teachers, librarians, and
the public, there are exceptions to copyright owners’ rights.
The first of these is fair use.
Fair use guidelines in the copyright law allow for some exemptions in the use and copying of copyrighted works – within certain
restrictions. The four factors used to determine fair use are:
1. The purpose of the use, including a nonprofit educational purpose,
2. The nature of the copyrighted work,
3. The amount of the copying, and
4. The effect of the copying on the potential market for, or value of, the original work.
The second exception is library copying. Section 108 lays down some specific rules related to library copying. The library must be
open to the public; the copying must not be for direct or indirect commercial advantage; each copy must include a copyright notice;
and the library, under most circumstances, may not make multiple copies. For preservation purposes, the library may make up to
three copies of a work. All copies must contain the copyright notice as it appeared on the original, or lacking a notice on the original,
must include “a legend stating that the work may be protected by copyright.”
A third exception is the first-sale doctrine. This provision limits the “distribution right” of the copyright owner by providing that once
the copyright owner allows the release of lawfully made copies of a work, those copies may in turn be sold, rented, loaned, given as
gifts, or otherwise transferred. It is this provision that allows bookstores, Ebay, movie rental kiosks, and libraries to operate. Digital
content, however, does not qualify under the first sale doctrine as it is subject to licensing restrictions.
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FAIR USE AND TEACHERS
While fair use allows some exemptions for educators, teachers should be aware of the general guidelines within which they may use
and/or copy materials. They should realize that violation of copyright law is a federal offense and that they can be held personally
liable if they engage in the illegal use or copying of materials. In addition, teachers have an ethical responsibility to adhere to the law
as well as a moral responsibility to practice integrity and trustworthiness. An excellent chart to help teachers’ understand fair use is
found in “A Teacher’s Guide to Fair Use and Copyright.”
PLAGIARISM
Plagiarism has always been a problem in education at all levels. Much of it is inadvertent. Students often are not taught proper
research skills and are not fully informed that copying information word-for-word without giving the owner credit is plagiarism.
Even many teachers may not realize that paraphrasing can be considered plagiarism, if the user takes the essence of an author’s
ideas and does not give the creator credit.
One of the unfortunate side effects of expanded access to the Internet is that students now have access to many web sites where they
can download papers and materials for reports and submit it as their own work. Librarians have an obligation to be informed about
copyright issues so that they can provide guidance to both teachers and students on legal issues related to copyright.
COPYRIGHT WEB SITES

United States Copyright Office: www.copyright.gov
U.S. Copyright Act & Other Copyright Office Information: http://lcweb.loc.gov/copyright/title17/
Copyright Clearance Center: http://www.copyright.com/
TECHNOLOGY GUIDELINES
The Louisiana Department of Education Digital Literacy Guide provides guidelines for supporting students in learning to use
technology and the Essential Conditions from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) describe the “14 critical
elements necessary to effectively leverage technology for learning.” Both resources can support librarians as they teach students to
use technology.
Technology devices should be available for all types of groups and for hands-on learning.
Computer workstations or portable devices should be made available to students for a variety of instructional/collaborative needs.
Charging stations for portable devices should be available throughout the library.
COMPUTER WORKSTATION REQUIREMENTS

Computer workstations connected to a local area network and the Internet must be made available for student access to electronic
information sources and online interactive sites. The chart below shows the basic recommended number of computer workstations
based on student enrollment.
0-250 251-500 501-750 750-1000 1000-1500

TYPE OF EQUIPMENT
students students students students students
Computer/Tablets 10 15 20 25 30
2, black & white or 2, including 3, including
Printer, network 1 1
color 1 color 1 color
Exemplary libraries will have student workstations for at least 50% of the largest class plus 1-2 stations for online catalog and individual
use. Note: These numbers do not include computers for library administration (e.g., the circulation station or a librarian’s workstation).
Older or outdated equipments can be retained based on the needs of the school and community.
Middle and high school libraries should have a copier for student use depending upon need.
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ALIGNING MATERIALS TO THE SCHOOL CURRICULA
National and state collection standards are based on the belief that a collection of diverse resources assembled to match the school
curriculum and the developmental, learning, and cultural needs and interests of students will contribute positively to the learning
environment.
To ensure the library collection reflects the school curricula, librarians should collaborate with faculty and staff. They should consider
what texts and additional resources teachers and students will need to support implementation of the curricula. For example,
school demographic data is a major consideration in aligning the school library collection to the various curricula. Since student
independent reading is an important goal of education, it is important to align resources to student interests and reading levels.
Librarians should also consider how best to incorporate teaching literacy skills into the various school curricula and identify and
gather resources which support those efforts. A standard form is recommended for recording known information, adding information
as it is discovered. Areas of school wide special emphasis should be included.
Steps for aligning resources to the school’s curricula:

1. Make a master list of major curricular units and topics, as well as special emphasis areas.
2. Match the collection to curricular topics to identify areas that need to be strengthened.
3. Identify the diverse needs and interests of the student population.
4. Analyze the collection for weaknesses or gaps as well as quantity and perspective.
5. Prepare a prioritized list of needed curriculum resources.
6. Develop a three-to-five year resource development plan to address present and future needs.
7. Present the plan to appropriate administrators.
8. Use the alignment to identify areas for weeding.8
SCHOOL LIBRARY MATERIALS SELECTION

The materials selection policy should be established at the district level and consistent with state guidelines.9 The local board
of education is legally responsible for all matters relating to the operation of its libraries and for adopting a written selection
policy, which includes a materials reconsideration procedure. Additionally, national guidelines and publications from the American
Association of School Librarians provide additional support in the development of policy statements.
The selection policy should include the following sections:

1. Philosophy and broad goals of library collections based on local context
2. Responsibility for selection of materials
3. Selection principles, objectives, and criteria and for materials
4. Selection of sensitive materials
5. Policy in regard to gifts and donations
6. Tools used in selection
7. Procedures for handling questions or complaints
8. A form for use by citizens to request re-consideration of materials
8 Weeding is selection in reverse. It is the process of removing resources that are no longer useful in the library collection.
9 State minimum requirements for school library programs are located in §1705 of Bulletin 741: Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators.
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PHILOSOPHY
School library materials selection should focus on selecting resources that meet high standards of excellence in content, scope,
authority, and/or literary value and making them available to patrons through a variety of access points that utilize diverse formats
and various technologies suited to the educational environment. Additionally, the school library collection should:
• Provide all members of the learning community participation in the selection process.
• Follow the school library collection guidelines.
• Be current and systematically evaluated on a regular basis to discard outdated, worn, and inappropriate materials based on
local and state policies and professional standards.
• Engage students in reading/listening to or viewing various resources in multiple genres that appeal to students’ age, gender,
ethnicity, etc.
• Provide students and teachers opportunities for inquiry, research, and reading.
• Be broadly inclusive and provide information and intellectual enrichment for all library users. This means the school library
collection should not exclude resources because of the race, nationality, or the social, political, or religious views of the author
and reflect diverse points of view regarding current issues, portraying themes of universal and timeless interest, and accurately
representing persons with physical differences and various cultures and lifestyles.
SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION GUIDELINES

The guidelines below are for three levels of collections: Grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. School librarians should use these guidelines and
information about aligning materials to the school curricula to evaluate the quality of their collection. Based on that evaluation,
school librarians should develop goals for improving the quality of their school library collection.
In general a minimum of 10 books per pupil10 is recommended to create a balanced collection of current, relevant, and useful books.11
Additionally, the collection should include:

• Access to a variety of the best and most current non-fiction and reference resources including digital resources that support the
school curricula and a range of student interests.
• Access to fiction that meets the varied and diverse needs of the student population (e.g., resources in multiple languages to
support English language learners) and represents the best of classic and current children’s and young adult literature, as
appropriate, and a range of interests and reading levels.
• Current subscriptions to age- and curriculum-appropriate digital resources.
For each school, the collection should include resources in a variety of formats to meet the guidelines in the chart below.12 13 14
TYPE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

RESOURCE (GRADES PRE-K-5)12 (GRADES 6-8)13 (GRADES 9-12)14
General Collection: • 10 relevant and usable books in good condition per student, providing a comprehensive collection to
Fiction, Easy, and support the school curricula;
Non-fiction • access to eBooks in a variety of formats
• new books equal to 2-3% of the collection added each year
10 Multiple copies should not be counted toward fulfillment of this requirement.

11 Elementary schools may need a larger number of books per pupil than secondary and while high schools require a smaller collection in general,
secondary schools with a small enrollment may need a larger per pupil collection to accommodate the range of curricular needs.
12 The elementary school guidelines are developed for schools with grades PreK-5. Schools serving limited grade levels (e.g., grades K-1) should
adapt the collection to meet their needs, ensuring the full range of student needs are met and the collection is developed to promote information
literacy skills as well as provide easy reading materials.
13 Schools with any combination of grade levels that include grades 6, 7, and or 8 should use the middle school guidelines.
14 Schools with any combination of grade levels that include grade 9 or above should use the high school guidelines.
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TYPE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL
RESOURCE (GRADES PRE-K-5)12 (GRADES 6-8)13 (GRADES 9-12)14
Encyclopedia, • At least 1 or more online • At least 1 or more online • At least 1 or more online
General general, grade-level general, grade-level general, grade-level appropriate
appropriate encyclopedia appropriate encyclopedia encyclopedia subscription(s)
subscription(s) and subscription(s) • 1 other general encyclopedia
• 1 current set of print, not older online subscription or current
than 5 years print
Dictionaries • Electronic access to online dictionaries
• 5-10 copies of a recent, appropriate dictionary
• Foreign language dictionaries available for languages taught or spoken in the school and represented by
the community
Atlases • 1 Globe • 1 Globe
• 1 U.S. atlas • 1 U.S. atlas
• 1 world atlas • 1 world atlas
• Electronic access to online atlas and map resources • 1 historical atlas;
• Electronic access to online atlas
and map resources
Almanacs • 1 general, appropriate almanac • 2 different general, appropriate almanacs, latest edition available
• 1 state almanac, latest edition available
Thesaurus • Electronic access to online thesaurus
• 5-10 copies of a standard thesaurus
Geographical • Electronic access to online geographical dictionary
Dictionary
Biographical • A biographical reference source on each of the following groups:
References • Americans of current and historical interest,
• Authors,
• Current and historical world figures in science, math, the arts, and other fields of endeavor appropriate
for study in the curriculum, and
• Current and historical figures of general interest and appeal to a diverse population.
• Access to online biographical database
Magazines • 3-5 print or digital subscriptions to appropriate periodicals that support the curriculum and 4-5 print
subscriptions of the schools’ students choice
Newspapers • 1 local or regional newspaper, current subscription
Bibliographies • Collection of bibliographies • List of web sites that support the curriculum and professional
specific to curriculum needs needs, available on school or library home page, and/or printed list
or student interest • Collection of bibliographies specific to curriculum needs or student
interest
Professional • online access to professional books and journals
Collection • access to print & digital professional resources that support current school curriculum
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WEEDING SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTIONS
Just as important as selecting library resources for a collection • low circulation
is the discarding of resources of little value to the school • curriculum misalignment
community. A small, attractive collection of relevant, up-to-
date resources is more important to students and teachers than The following should be considered when retaining items that
a large collection of mostly useless resources. De-selection or are called into question:
weeding is a continuous process. Generally speaking, about one • classic literature
percent (1%) of the collection should be removed annually.
• local or state history
The objective of de-selection is to maintain a core collection • school publications
of resources that would satisfy 95 to 99 percent of the present
demands upon the entire present collection, including in- • items that support the curriculum
library usage. • picture books with outstanding stories and illustrations
The following should be considered when removing items from • books on award-winning lists
the collection: • well-known, award winning authors and illustrators
• copyright
Fiction should be retained based on literary value, use,
• appearance or condition appearance, and appeal. Classic literature should be retained
• unnecessary or duplicate volumes and replaced when worn. Digital resources should be deleted
using the same criterion, when applicable.
• trivial subject matter
• mediocre writing style Follow state, district, and/or school policies in disposing of
discarded items. Do not offer books with erroneous information
• biased perspective to teachers or students.
Use the following general guidelines to assist in determining whether to retain or weed non-fiction materials.
DDS
Consider the following for retention or weeding of non-fiction materials.
Number
000 • Are reference materials older than 5 years?
100 • How often are the materials used?
300 • Update almanacs and yearbooks annually.
• Determine if there are historical aspects of education, government, politics and economics.
• Do the materials contain relevant and accurate information about social issues?
• Keep folklore materials indefinitely.
500 • Keep botany and other natural history materials.
• Are other pure science materials older than 5 years?
600 • Replace materials in most areas every 5 years.
• Keep historical information, basic anatomy materials, family and consumer science materials, and cookbooks.
• Keep classic literature.
900 • How often are general history materials used?
• Replace country and geography books as new editions are available.
• Keep biographical materials if the subject has a permanent place in history.
• Replace older biographies as the subjects become irrelevant.
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SCHOOL LIBRARY FACILITY DESIGN PRINCIPLES
The library provides a central point of access to information and resources for the learning community. As such, the librarian should
serve as a consultant to the architect and the school planning committee in renovation and new construction projects.
Overall, school libraries should:

• Be located near instructional areas of the school, convenient to administrative areas, and accessible to visitors.
• Have the required infrastructure to accommodate access to and production of information utilizing a variety of technological
devices and networks.
• Provide an appealing, effective environment that is age-appropriate for students.
• Have furnishings, colors, and other elements that create an environment that stimulates learning, productivity, and reading.
• Have a size that accommodates the full range of programs and services and provides sufficient shelving and floor space to
maintain an attractive, uncluttered appearance.
• Contain no blind spots or other impediments to effective operation, provide a safe and secure environment, and accommodate
supervision of all student areas by one person.
DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Location
The library should be located near the academic and administrative areas. It should be close to the main entrance. Accessibility after
hours should be a consideration. The library should not be located adjacent to the cafeteria, band room, gym or other high noise
areas. Noisy mechanical rooms should not be adjacent to the library.
Shape
Shapes that are as nearly square as possible are easier to lay out effectively and supervise.
Traffic Patterns
The plan should consider projected traffic flow patterns by library patrons and staff members to make navigation efficient. Traffic
should flow along the perimeters of areas, not through them. The library design should limit entrances and exits to discourage using
the library as a “shortcut” through the building.
Furnishings and Seating

Furniture placement and traffic patterns should allow individuals or small groups access to books, computers, and the circulation
desk when a class occupies the instructional area(s). In elementary schools, a flexible-use open space should be included for
storytelling. Seating at tables should accommodate classes and small groups and tables, chairs, and other furniture should be of
appropriate size, design, and construction for the school population. All tables and seating should be easily moved to accommodate
a variety of inquiry-based learning.
Shelving
Wall space should allow for most of the collection to be shelved around the wall with a minimum of low, freestanding shelves
consuming available floor space. Wall shelving should be securely attached to walls. All shelving should be adjustable and easily
moved.
Shelving should accommodate the current collection with room for 30% growth. State guidelines recommend a minimum of 10
books per pupil with elementary schools possibly needing a larger number of books per pupil than secondary. Also, secondary
schools with a small enrollment may need a larger per pupil collection to accommodate the range of curricular needs, and schools
with a wider-than-average grade range (e.g., grades K-8) may need more shelving to accommodate a larger per pupil collection to
meet the range of needs. Shelving in the reference area should accommodate the size and weight of reference books.15
15 The Americans with Disabilities Act recommends 42 inches between shelving units; 36 inches is the legal minimum.
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The following specifications should be considered for shelving:
ITEMS PER
COLLECTION TYPE NORMAL SHELVING HEIGHT NORMAL SHELVING DEPTH
LINEAR FOOT
Elementary books 20 Wall: 60 inches • Regular books: 10 inches
(allow room for 30% • Picture books, reference books, and periodical
growth) Free standing: 42 inches
storage: 12 inches
• Equipment storage: 18-24 inches.
Middle/high school 12 Wall: 72 inches • Regular books: 10 inches
books (allow room for • Picture books, reference books, and periodical
30% growth) Free standing: 42 inches
storage: 12 inches
• Equipment storage: 18-24 inches.
Lighting
Research has shown that the quality of light affects both behavior and learning. A lighting plan should be designed to accommodate the
various functions that will take place in the facility. A lighting management system that permits control of lighting by zones is essential.
A well-designed combination of direct and indirect lighting will provide well-balanced illumination that accommodates individual
tasks, increasing productivity by users and staff as well as creating long-term energy savings. Some natural lighting is desirable, but
careful attention must be paid to the orientation of the library. Light filtering blinds/shades are essential. Lighting in any freestanding
stack areas must be perpendicular to stacks to reduce shadows. Lighting in computer areas should be indirect and or include a track
system that allows control over illumination. Skylights, if used, should have a design that provides only indirect lighting.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System

An energy management system should ensure a draft-free and comfortable environment. The library houses an expensive inventory
of materials and equipment and may operate outside school hours; therefore, it should have a separate HVAC system or be assigned
to the same zone as administrative areas. The design should accommodate a controlled environment throughout the year, including
summer months and holidays.
Acoustics
Careful consideration should be given to the location of high-traffic areas within the library. High noise areas should not adjoin an
instructional area. In addition, some areas such as a makerspace area might work best if enclosed as a separate and visible room.
Shelving and furniture should also be placed to create noise buffers. Textured wall treatments, fabrics, and acoustical ceiling tiles are
all effective additions to help with absorbing sound. Television or other production or recording areas should have special acoustical
treatment.
Telecommunications
Data and electrical outlets should be placed strategically throughout the library to accommodate access to network resources and
the Internet by classes and individuals as well as for instruction. Wireless network access should be sufficient to accommodate all
library patrons without a change in upload or download speed. Depending on the number of staff and the size of the facility the
library should have telephone lines with long-distance capability.
Security
Consideration should be given to installing an anti-theft protection system. In any case, strategically placed security mirrors should
be used to deter vandalism and theft.
Library Plan Zone

The zone plan for the library should be developed from the educational specifications for the school. “Zone plan” simply means
developing a basic plan designating a space for each area to be incorporated into the final design. Exact space requirements and
shapes should not yet be allocated. This simply says, “Provide space for this activity.” This is the first planning phase. Spaces and
areas should be allocated and grouped based on the library program vision. The zone plan should establish the spaces that should be
included and their placement in relation to other areas in the library media center.
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In general, a zone plan should assign and locate areas to maximize efficiency of operations and accommodate basic library functions:
circulation of materials, instruction, makerspaces, research and technology use, equipment checkout and storage, technical processes,
and library administration. The plan should also consider needs unique to the school.
The detailed floor plan should be developed from the zone plan. All areas should allow for quick transformation as needed to
accommodate project based learning and student needs.
Library Facility Recommendations

To facilitate efficiency and effectiveness in services and operations, designs should incorporate the proper relationships of areas.
Placement of areas should be dictated by the workflow and activities that occur in the library media center.
Space should be flexible to allow tables and chairs to be moved for meetings or special programs and space should be planned to
create distinct zones:
• Entrance: The entrance should include display cabinets and spaces for displaying student work and other items. In middle and
high school particularly, the entrance should include shelves for book bags.
• Circulation area: The circulation area should be near the main entrance. The library office(s) and workrooms should be
adjacent to the circulation area. The circulation area’s location should allow the librarian to maintain visual supervision of the
library and bookshelves. Its size and design should accommodate essential circulation functions, such as checking books in and
out and answering general information questions. The design and size of the circulation should be appropriate to the size of the
room and age of the student population of the school.
• Main area: The main room of the library should be planned for simultaneous, multiple uses by whole classes, small groups, and
individual students. The main area should include the reference/research area, general shelving, and an instructional area. The
reference/research area should include the general reference collection, reference computers with online reference services,
and tables and seating for a minimum of 8 students and 12 computers. General shelving should include the print and non-print
materials in the school library collection. The instructional area should include seating for 1-3 classes and allow for drop-in
access of small groups. Seating and power supply should support students in bringing in their own devices.
• Leisure reading area: A leisure reading and browsing section should contain comfortable and leisure seating and shelving
for books along with display areas. Charging stations should be in the area. Locate leisure reading areas adjacent to fiction,
magazines, and newspapers. This area should be within easy view of the circulation area.
• Specialty areas: In elementary schools, this may include an area for storytelling/read alouds. In high schools, this may include
study areas to accommodate individual and small group study.
• Support areas: These should include an office/work room with sink and running water, a conference room, a small meeting
room for teachers with the professional collection and teaching resources, a production room (e.g., TV/multimedia production
or makerspaces), a data retrieval room (server and other fixed equipment, desk for technician, and shelving), equipment/
technology storage (circulating equipment and shared A/V or technological hardware to support student or teacher
presentations), and general storage.
Minimum space requirements:

Elementary Library Media Center: 4,200 sq. ft. without computer lab; 5,000+ sq. ft. with lab
Secondary Library Media Center (middle and high school): 5,200 sq. ft.; 6,200+ sq. ft. with lab
TECHNOLOGY
AREA/SERVICES SPACE REQUIRED LIGHTING NEEDS CO-LOCATION WITH
INFRASTRUCTURE
Circulation Area Elementary: .35 of a Data, voice, No glare Entrance Library office
classroom (280 sq. ft.) fax, electrical, 2
Note: Classroom size used to computers with
calculate space is 800 square access to catalog near
feet circulation desk
Secondary: .50+ of a
classroom (400 sq. ft.)
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TECHNOLOGY
AREA/SERVICES SPACE REQUIRED LIGHTING NEEDS CO-LOCATION WITH
INFRASTRUCTURE
Main Area: Reference/ Elementary: .50 of a Data, electrical, No glare Near circulation Desk
Research Area classroom (400 sq. ft.) minimum of 12
Secondary: .75+ of a computers
Main Area: General See Shelving Good lighting Class seating (See Instructional
Shelving Area)
Main Area: Elementary: 1.5 Data, Electrical No glare;
Instructional Area classrooms minimum*
(1200 sq. ft.) Some natural light
is recommended
Secondary: 2.5
classrooms (2000 sq. ft.)
Leisure Reading Area Elementary: .30 of a Natural light, if Near fiction & magazines; away
classroom (240 sq. ft.) possible; no glare from high traffic areas
Secondary: .75 of a
Specialty Area: Story Elementary: .50 of a Data, electrical Natural light, no Near easy book collection; away
Area classroom (400 sq. ft.) glare from high traffic areas
Specialty Area: Study .25 of a classroom Data, electrical No glare If enclosed should have a glass
Area (200 sq. ft.) panel, away from high traffic areas
Natural light
Support Area: Library .35 of a classroom Data, electrical, voice No glare Accessible to circulation desk;
Office/Workroom (280 sq. ft.) door should have a glass panel;
Note: In larger schools, an window should be located on wall
office is required for each adjacent to the library
professional staff member.
Support Area: .35 of a classroom Data, electrical, voice No glare Door should have a glass panel;
Conference Room (240-400 sq. ft.) window should be located on wall
adjacent to the library
Support Area: Small .35 of a classroom Data, electrical No glare Door should have a glass panel;
Workroom (280 sq. ft.) window should be located on wall
Bright lighting adjacent to the library
SUPPORT AREA: .35 of a classroom Data, electrical, table No glare Door should have a glass panel
PRODUCTION AREA (240-400 sq. ft.) work space
Can double as a
conference room when
not in use
Support Area: Data .30 of a classroom Data, electrical, voice Good lighting Near entrance; direct entrance on
Retrieval Room 240 sq. ft.) hall preferred; door should have a
glass panel
Support Area: .35 of a classroom Electrical Good lighting Near entrance; second entrance
Equipment/ 280 sq. ft.) on hallway preferred; door should
Technology Storage have a glass panel
Support Area: General .50 of a classroom Good lighting Near library office/ workroom;
Storage (400 sq. ft.) second entrance on hallway
preferred; door should have a glass
panel
General Purpose 1.25 classrooms (1000 Data, electrical No glare Access from hallway; space
Computer Lab sq. ft.) permitting, a general purpose lab
(Optional) is adjacent to the media center;
door should have a glass panel
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Grateful appreciation is extended to the Louisiana Association of School Librarians (LASL) and the many librarians around the state
who reviewed drafts and made suggestions that have improved the final product.
The following librarians contributed to the research and writing of this document.
• Tanya Bares, Librarian, St. James Episcopal Day School, Baton Rouge
• Julie Broussard, Librarian, Schneckenburger Elementary School, Kenner
• Kim Howell, Librarian, Stockwell Place Elementary School, Bossier City
• Penny Kulp, Librarian, Caddo Career & Technology Center, Shreveport
• Adri LeBlanc, Librarian, Dequincy High School, Dequincy
• Charlene Picheloup, Librarian, Loreauville High School, Loreauville
• Catherine A. Seal, Retired Director of Library Services and Instructional Technology, East Baton Rouge Parish Schools, Baton
Rouge
• Catherine Smith, Supervisor of Libraries, Caddo Parish Public Schools
• Kristy Sturm, Librarian, Edgar A. Martin Middle School, Lafayette
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GUIDELINES FOR

Recommended Staffing Guidelines........................10

Louisiana Student Library Guidelines....................11

Resources for Further Information......................... 31

Librarian Observation Rubric

Louisiana Student Library Guidelines

Digital Literacy Guide

Assessment Strategies for the School Librarian

Louisiana Department of Education Academic Standards

Louisiana Department of Education Instructional Materials Reviews

Additionally, the school librarian can:

School Library Collection Guidelines

School Library Materials Selection

COLLABORATIVE PLANNING AND TEACHING

Collaborative planning focuses on decisions regarding:

LOUISIANA STUDENT LIBRARY GUIDELINES

LOUISIANA INFORMATION LITERACY MODEL FOR LIFELONG LEARNING

STEPS SAMPLE ACTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

Assessment strategies might include any of the following activities:

The first of these is fair use.

COPYRIGHT WEB SITES

COMPUTER WORKSTATION REQUIREMENTS

0-250 251-500 501-750 750-1000 1000-1500

Steps for aligning resources to the school’s curricula:

SCHOOL LIBRARY MATERIALS SELECTION

The selection policy should include the following sections:

SCHOOL LIBRARY COLLECTION GUIDELINES

Additionally, the collection should include:

TYPE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL

10 Multiple copies should not be counted toward fulfillment of this requirement.

Overall, school libraries should:

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS FOR SCHOOL LIBRARIES

Furnishings and Seating

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System

Library Plan Zone

Library Facility Recommendations

Minimum space requirements:

Library Learning Services: www.lrs.org

International Society for Technology in Education ISTE: http://www.iste.org/

Alliance for a Media Literate America: https://namle.net/about-namle/

Center for Media Literacy: http://www.medialit.org

Cable in the Classroom: www.ciconline.org

Corporation for Public Broadcasting: www.pbs.org

National Public Radio: www.npr.org

Common Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

Position Statement on Flexible Scheduling http://www.ala.org/aasl/advocacy/resources/statements/flex-sched. American

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