Shared Foundations

from the AASL School Librarian Standards

Evidence of learning associated with each standard can be found on the course pages linked beneath each foundation.

Inquire: Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.

• Designing Instruction for School Library Media Centers
• Technology, Schooling and Society
• Inquiry and Technology
• Learning Strategies and Curriculum Planning for Diverse Students
• Leadership and Technology

Include: Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community.

• Literature for Children and Young Adults
• Technology, Schooling and Society
• Learning Strategies and Curriculum Planning for Diverse Students

Collaborate: Work effectively with other to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.

• Principles of Management
• Leadership and Technology
• Information Technology for School Library Media Centers
• Designing Instruction for School Library Media Centers

Curate: Make meaning for oneself and other by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.

• Reference and Information Services
• Information Organization
• Designing Instruction for School Library Media Centers
• Literature for Children and Young Adults
• Technology, Schooling and Society
• Leadership and Technology

Explore: Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.

• All courses met this goal, as my continual learning (and growth mindset) throughout my graduate education contributed to my growth as an educator.

Engage: Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and sharing of knowledge products independently while engaging in a community of practice and an interconnected world.

• Leadership and Technology
• Information Technology for School Library Media Centers
• Inquiry and Technology
• Foundations in Library and Information Science