COEHS Unit Assessment System    
Advanced Preparation Program Candidate Assessment (Content Guidelines)
Instructional Library Media Specialist (DPI) / Library Media Specialist (UW Oshkosh) 

The goals for student learning appear in the list, "Content Guidelines for Library Media Specialist".
In the grid, "Opportunities to Learn in COEHS Coursework" and the "Techniques Used to Assess" student learning are listed for each goal.


Content Guidelines for Library Media Specialist

Must have Knowledge and Skills in:

1) Wisconsin Model academic standards for information & technology literacy
i.e., media & technology, information & inquiry, independent learning, & learning community.

2) The role of libraries in a democratic society & the interrelationships of all types of libraries & information agencies
i.e., cooperation & networking among libraries.

3) The role of the school library media program within the school environment.

4) An awareness of appropriate local, state, regional, & national professional associations & publications.

5) Communicating effectively with students, faculty, staff, administrators, parents, & other colleagues & the general public
i.e., positive climate in the media center, good interpersonal relationships, purposeful communications about the role & services of the media program,
collaborative planning of curriculum & lessons with teachers.

6) Developing a school library media program dedicated to providing access to information and ideas
i.e., identify student & staff needs, apply strategies for organizing, disseminating & promoting access to materials that meet people's needs,
develop & monitor policies that include reevaluation & review procedures that ensure access to information,
recognize the existence & use of multiple infomation environments,
develop & monitor policies that ensure equitable access to all types of resources & technologies in the school environment,
comply with copyright law & guidelines & advocate compliance,
encourage Intellectual Freedom, free inquiry & access to information, develop & monitor policies that ensure privacy & confidentiality of media users.

7) Building & maintaining resource collections
i.e., internal & external access points to support the educational goals of the school & personal, developmental & curricular needs of students & teachers
e.g., develop collection management policies & procedures that employ criteria for evaluating resources & technology, etc.;
apply criteria to ensure a collection of resources appropriate to students, support teaching & learning in all curriculum areas, support instructional strategies & learning styles, support & encourage spontaneous inquiry by students;
implement standardized procedures for classifying, cataloging, & processing resources;
maintain electronic systems for collection management & user access.

8) Using technology effectively with students & faculty to facilitate teaching & learning
i.e., select, apply, & use software, hardware & communications technologies to promote effective teaching;
produce media in graphic, multimedia & electronic formats to support library instructional programs;
instruct students & staff in the use & production of technology & information resources in multiple formats.

9) Developing, managing & evaluating school library media programs to meet educational goals
i.e., apply management principles to the administration of the library program;
interpret & implement state laws & regulations & school policies & procedures for managing of an effective school library program;
develop short & long range plans for school library media program with faculty & other professionals;
prepare, justify & administer the school library media program budget based on instructional program needs & state regulations & funding program requirements;
participate in planning, arranging & using school library media program facilities to support the instructional program;
assign instructing & directing support staff, volunteers & student assistants;
participate in evaluating support staff;
assess the effectiveness of the library media program in meeting instructional objectives.

10) Serving as a learning facilitator & leader in the development of effective strategies for teaching & learning
i.e., participate in curriculum development process at the building level;
collaborate with faculty to provide instructional activities to respond to students' learning styles;
plan for development of students' information & technology skills;
motivate & guide elementary & secondary students in appreciating literature;
knowledge of children’s & young adult literature, e.g., multicultural;
collaborate with teachers & instructional technology staff to plan & design instruction & identify & gather instructional resourses;
employ, assess & monitor existing & emerging technologies for applications in instructional program;
articulate the role of the library media program in educational program.

11) Learning the role, function & responsibilities of a library media specialist through a supervised practicum experience in a school setting at the appropriate levels.

Goal
 Opportunities to Learn in COEHS Coursework
(Courses and their Objectives)
 Techniques Used to Assess
1
 EDLDRSP 420/620
Internet as an Instructional Tool
*Explain information literacy concepts and align them with Wisconsin’s Model Academic Standards for Information and Technology Literacy.
*Research, reflect upon and develop instructional units that incorporate the Internet and information literacy concepts.
 Creation of lessons, activities and curriculum units aligned to Wisconsin’s Standards.
1
 EDLDRSP 308/508
Multimedia Design & Production I
*Explore basic elements of multimedia.
 Creation of videos, presentations, images and websites for use in the classroom and library media center.
1
 ED LDRSP 714
Leadership for Curriculum Development
*Gain an understanding of the school improvement process and how it is used in the generation of continuous change in the educational process.
 Creation of project on successful schools.
1
 ED LDRSP 741
Computers in the Library Media Center
*Monitor, assess, and employ current and emerging instructional technologies, information access, and delivery systems, networks, telecommunication.
 Reports and presentations on using computers in the library media center.
2
 ED LDRSP 740
Supervision of School Media Centers/Systems
*Analyze current trends in providing library media services.
 Mid-Term and Final Examination
2
 ED LDRSP 741
Computers in the Library Media Center
*Explore electronic networks and resource sharing systems that expand access to networking.
 Reports and presentations on using computers in the library media center.
3
 ED LDRSP 740
Supervision of School Media Centers/Systems
*Analyze current trends in providing library media services.
 Mid-Term and Final Examination
4
 ED LDRSP 705
Recent Trends in Literature for Children and Young Adults
*Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate professional publications, Internet resources and associations.
 Classroom discussion and Reading Response journals.
5
 ED LDRSP 705
Recent Trends in Literature for Children and Young Adults
*Collaborate with teachers to integrate literature across the curriculum.
* Model enthusiastic and effective use of books and other media for pleasure and information.
 Portfolio of resources for promoting the library media program in the school.
6
 ED LDRSP 705
Recent Trends in Literature for Children and Young Adults
*Work individually and collaboratively with teachers, parents and students to promote the love of reading and knowledge of available resources within the school and larger community.
*Understand the principles and support the practice of intellectual freedom, free inquiry and access to information that is requisite for effective and responsible citizenship in a democracy.
 Portfolio of lessons and units for teaching the use of library media resources.
6
 ED LDRSP 741
Computers in the Library Media Center
*Develop evaluation methods for information technology.
 Reports and presentations on using computers in the library media center.
7
 ED LDRSP 705
Recent Trends in Literature for Children and Young Adults
*Listen to and question students to identify their reading interests based on theories of learning styles.
*Promote reading, viewing, and listening guidance for children and adolescents founded on knowledge of a wide range of YA and children's literature and an understanding of diversity of culture, student development, and student interests based on critical perspectives.
*Demonstrate knowledge of new literary theories and how they impact interpretations of children's and young adult literature.
*Monitor, assess and employ existing and emerging trends and technologies in the field.
 Portfolio of lessons and units for teaching the use of library media resources.
7
 ED LDRSP 714
Leadership for Curriculum Development
*Gain an understanding of data analysis and how it is used in the generation of effective curricular change.
 Data Retreat presentation.

Creation and presentation of school improvement plan.
7
 ED LDRSP 741
Computers in the Library Media Center
*Demonstrate an understanding of technological systems (e.g., hardware, networks, distance technologies, assistive technologies) and software applications.
* Monitor, assess, and employ existing and emerging technologies for collection development.
*Explore partnerships and outsourcing to maintain support structures for technology.
Reports and presentations on using computers in the library media center.
8
 ED LDRSP 420/620
Internet as an Instructional Tool
*Explain the basic principles and historical background of the Internet.
*Use e-mail, discussion groups and other means of digital communication.
*Identify and use critical web page design elements to evaluate web pages.
*Use Boolean operators, truncation and keywords in information retrieval.
*Demonstrate proficiency in finding and retrieving information using the Internet.
*Explain how information is organized and manipulated on the Internet.
*Identify the basic hardware and software requirements necessary to access and contribute to online information systems.
*Design, create, and publish web pages using an HTML editor or authoring software.
 Creation of lessons, activities and curriculum units aligned to Wisconsin’s Standards.
9
 ED LDRSP 740
Supervision of School Media Centers/Systems
*Evaluate and plan library media programs and services, including facilities, media and equipment acquisitions, storage and retrieval of materials, selection and challenged materials policies, scheduling.
*Manage library media personnel and library media financial resources.
*Apply research methodologies.
*Apply appropriate laws and regulations impacting library media programs, including copyright and equity laws.
 Creation of a portfolio containing a district long range plan, library media and information skills instruction curriculum, collection policies and procedures, library media acquisition policies and procedures, performance expectations for library media staff at all levels and the expectations for use of print and electronic resources, including Internet resources.
9
 ED LDRSP 741
Computers in the Library Media Center
*Develop long range plans for library media/information technology in a school by identifying issues and programs, and working with others in a collaborative planning process.
*Seek funding sources and develop grant writing skills
 Reports and presentations on using computers in the library media center.
9
 ED LDRSP420/620
Internet as an Instructional Tool
*Discuss Internet policies and issues, including netiquette, copyright, student/teacher acceptable use policies, district web page policies, information credibility and plagiarism.
 Reading response to exploration of Internet-related policies.
10
 ED LDRSP 714
Leadership for Curriculum Development
*Gain an understanding of data analysis and how it is used in the generation of effective curricular change.
*Generate a plan of action that addresses areas of need within the participants’ area of educational responsibility.
 Creation and presentation of school improvement plan.
10
 EDLDRSP 308/508
Multimedia Design & Production I
*Explore basic elements of multimedia.
*Use of instructional software appropriately and effectively.
 Creation of videos, presentations, images and websites for use in the classroom and library media center.
10
 ED LDRSP 705
Recent Trends in Literature for Children and Young Adults
*Promotes reading, viewing, and listening guidance for children and adolescents founded on knowledge of a wide range of YA and children's literature and an understanding of diversity of culture, student development, and student interests based on critical perspectives.
 Portfolio of lessons and units for teaching the use of library media resources.

Reading Response journal that explores issues in Children and Young Adult Literature.
11
 Knowledge and skills for this section are completed at the Initial Instructional Library Media Specialist level.(901)


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