• Library Learning Objectives
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    Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Standards and Anchors
     
    No matter what topic you are researching, the library will more than likely have what you are looking for.  The library has many different ways in which you can do research, including the card catalog, databases, encyclopedias, and periodicals.  Because the library has so many choices available, what you need to do is make a list before you go, stating what information you need to obtain.  Once you know what you are looking for in the library, you can begin your research.
     
     
     
    1.8.6.A  Develop, with teacher guidance, an inquiry - based process in seeking knowledge.
     
    1.8.7.A  Develop, with teacher guidance, an inquiry - based process in seeking knowledge.
     
    1.8.8.A  Develop an inquiry-based process in seeking knowledge.
     
    1.8.9.A  Focus on a clear research question and develop and implement an inquiry - based process in carrying our research.
     
    1.8.10A  Focus on a clear research question and develop and implement an inquiry - based process in carrying our research.
     
    1.8.11.A  Formulate a clear research question and design a methodology for gathering and evaluating information a the chosen topic.
     
    1.8.12.A  Formulate a clear research question and design a methodology for gathering and evaluating information a the chosen topic.
     
     
     
     
     
     

    By the end of Kindergarten, students will

    • hear various literary works that include fiction and non-fiction and represent various authors and illustrators, themes, styles, and cultures;
    • begin to distinguish between fiction and non-fiction;
    • begin to discern their own and each other's reading interests and preferences;
    • begin to discuss their reading by sharing their home reading book with the class;
    • begin to understand the organization of the library by observing that certain books are shelved together;
    • see the online catalog used as a tool for locating books in the library;
    • begin to practice responsible use of common resources.
    By the end of Grade 2, students will
    • choose and read various literary works that include fiction and non-fiction and represent various authors and illustrators, themes, styles, and cultures;
    • be able to distinguish between fiction and non-fiction;
    • be able to define their own reading interests and preferences;
    • be able to discuss their home reading book focusing on genre, geographic location, point of view, artistic technique, math, and connections to similar stories or creative styles;
    • begin to understand the Dewey Decimal System;
    • begin to work with the online catalog to locate books in the library;
    • begin to use the library outside of class time to choose independent reading;
    • practice responsible use of common resources.


    By the end of Grade 4, students will

    • choose and read various literary works that include fiction and non-fiction and represent various authors and illustrators, themes, styles, and cultures;
    • organize, evaluate, and present information from their non-fiction and fiction reading books focusing on description of main character, setting, beginnings, humor, dialogue, and suspense;
    • continue to use the Dewey Decimal System;
    • continue to work with the online catalog to locate books in the library;
    • continue to use the library with the guidance of the librarian and recognize the need to use all sections of the library independently to continue to develop lifelong learning skills;
    • practice responsible use of common resources.

    By the end of Grade 6, students will (1.8.6A)

    • choose and read various literary works that include fiction and non-fiction and represent; various authors, themes, styles, and cultures;
    • begin to be able to define and refine their research question;
    • organize, evaluate, and present information from their non-fiction and fiction reading books, expressing their opinions in written, oral, visual, or artistic form;
    • use the online catalog independently to locate and check out books in the library;
    • continue to use the library with the guidance of teachers or librarians and begin to use all sections of the library independently to continue to develop lifelong learning skill;
    • follow policies and procedures of the library;
    • be responsible for the care of materials and equipment;
    • be aware of the implications of copyright, plagiarism, and the importance of citing bibliographic sources.


    By the end of Grade 8, students will

    • select and react to various genres of literary works;
    • be able to define and refine their research questions;
    • develop search strategies to locate information in print and electronic sources;
    • use print and electronic indexes to locate books and periodicals for research;
    • access and integrate information from a variety of sources;
    • organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and present information in written, oral, visual, or artistic form;
    • recognize the need to use all sections of the library independently, and continue to develop lifelong learning skills;
    • use critical-thinking skills to evaluate print and electronic resources;
    • use technology to develop expository or creative presentations using a variety of techniques and resources;
    • follow policies and procedures of the library and be responsible for the care of materials and equipment;
    • cite bibliographic sources correctly, be in compliance with copyright law, and will not plagiarize.


    By the end of Grade 11, students will

    • respond to non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and drama using interpretive, critical, and evaluative processes;
    • be able to define and refine their questions, as their information needs change;
    • utilize search strategies and identify diverse sources in completing research;
    • use appropriate methodology to collect, organize, interpret, and analyze information;
    • evaluate the information in terms of completeness, usefulness, accuracy, currency, bias, and authority;
    • follow policies and procedures or the library and be responsible for the care of materials and equipment;
    • acknowledge diverse ideas and incorporate them, when appropriate, into a finished product;
    • practice ethical use of information and information technologies;
    • cite bibliographic sources correctly, be in compliance with the copyright law, and will not plagiarize;
    • recognize and understand the importance of intellectual freedom.

    The development of a library program with articulated learning objectives has been informed by national standards (AASL Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning) and state standards (Pennsylvania Academic Standards for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.