Appendix - School Librarianship Standards Guide
Professional Standards Documents
- AASL National School Library Standards
- ISTE Standards for Educators
- State-specific standards for school librarians
Glossary of Terms
- Information Literacy: The ability to locate, evaluate, and use information effectively.
- Inquiry-Based Learning: A teaching method centered on student investigation and problem-solving.
- Digital Citizenship: Responsible and ethical behavior when using technology.
Sample Artifacts
- Standards-aligned lesson plans
- Collaboration templates with teachers
- Assessment tools and evaluation rubrics
Sample Artifacts
- Standards-aligned lesson plans
- Collaboration templates with teachers
- Assessment tools and evaluation rubrics
Annotated Bibliography or Reading List
- 'Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Programs'
- A foundational resource in school librarianship
Checklists and Templates
- Library program self-assessment checklist
- Stakeholder communication plan template
Links to Professional Organizations
- American Association of School Librarians (AASL): https://www.ala.org/aasl/
- International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE): https://www.iste.org/
- State Library Associations (varies by location) ND-https://ndla.info/
Case Studies or Vignettes
- Example: An elementary librarian implements a digital citizenship curriculum across grade levels.