Library Skills
Units
| Unit | Essential Questions | Habits Of Mind | Content | Skills and Processes | Assessment | Resources | Multicultural Dimension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Information Skills |
•What resources are available to me in a library and what skills do I need to locate or access them? •How is the library organized and how is it connected to the internet? •How can I best communicate my needs to the people working in the library? *What are my privileges and responsibilities as a library user? •What are the parts of a book and what information do they provide me? *What are the various genres of literature? *How does my approach to reading vary depending on my purpose? *How are diverse perspectives communicated in books and other resources? •When are internet or online resources likely to be the preferred choice for information I am seeking? *How do I navigate online in general and within specific websites? •How do I evaluate resources of all kinds? |
I can: *Understand the perspectives of others through listening to stories, reading for myself, researching and comparing sources *Strengthen my disposition to pursue interests by taking advantage of library resources available to me *Continue to build a foundation to become a lifetime library user *Respect and treasure the library collection, understanding that a library collection can be built, supported and preserved with the help of its patrons |
I understand that: all community members of the family are welcome in the library and can use it for selecting resources for independent purposes and class assignments the freedom to use online resources depends on individual responsibility for making wise and appropriate choices for every interest, there is likely to be a book, magazine, or website that relates to it every piece of prose, poetry, artwork, and information carries with it some form of perspective the library has an organizational plan, and that alphabetical and numerical order are essential to it
specific reading skills are needed for different purposes (complete comprehension of text, skimming text, bold headings, table of contents, captions, glossary, index) the online catalog provides different search fields (keyword, title, subject, author, series, etc.) are available for use and that each has advantages the circulation system in order for the community to more effectively share and maintain the collection
our library is a special collection of resources chosen for the needs of the people in our school
the library collection requires care from all users recommendations for purchases are welcome from all users and that some people choose to donate to the collection for the benefit of all |
Through years of library use, students will: *Understand library organization and become increasingly confident locating items via the collection codes of our library (B,E, PB FIC, FIC, and Dewey Decimal call numbers) *Be repeatedly introduced to the 10 major classes of Dewey decimal call numbers and familiar with the location of some specific subjects of interest *As reading, writing, and keyboard skills develop, use the search stations for locating desired materials *Practice using different search strategies for different purposes *Practice skimming a reference work, focusing on guide words, interpreting information in an index, and using an atlas *Practice writing down the complete call number information and become increasingly proficient in locating materials on the shelves *Practice increased understanding of alphabetical and numerical (decimal) order through skills lessons *Know and be able to explain the expectations required of students for using the internet, online resources, and printing services *Practice appropriate use of the internet and online resources, making wise choices about which sites to visit and what to print *Practice strategies for evaluating a website for currency and accuracy *Be able to select materials at an appropriate reading level *Borrow only as many books as needed and can be used responsibly *Practice continued awareness of illustrations, endpapers, page layout and typeface to develop appreciation of the physical qualities of books and the choices authors and illustrators make in creating a work *Participate in discussions of books presented, including personal and world connections, predictions, explanation of themes, observations about character and setting, relationship of the art to the story, and the perspectives represented *Note bookplates that honor donors or other community members *Use self check-out system respnsibly, taking care to watch the screen for titles as they are scanned or other important messages *Gradually gain more skills in using features for placing books on hold, posting book reviews, creating resource lists, *Practice responsible care of materials borrowed, including timely return or renewal |
Signs of a successful library visit and an increasingly competent library user include:EDITING IN PROGRESS
•A positive, comfortable, and respectful attitude •Increased ability to locate materials on shelves independently through understanding of collection codes and Dewey decimal system •Appropriate use of the internet and online resources •Responsible use of printing services •Independent reading material chosen is at the appropriate reading level *Able to locate pertinent information on a website for evaluation purposes *Observation of skill with using self-checkout system ,
•Timely return of materials |
•Various trade books, magazines, and audio-visual materials |
•Stories from a variety of cultures and traditions are presented during storytime |