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AAPS Elementary Library Standards

Unit 1: The Physical and Digital Library

Standard 1: Access information efficiently and effectively to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge 

  • Recognize the need for information 

  • Formulate questions based on information needs 

  • Identify various potential sources of information 

  • Develop and use successful strategies for locating information 

  • Seek information from diverse sources

Unit 2: Information Literacy/Research Skills

Standard 2: Evaluate information critically and competently 

  • Recognize the need for information 

  • Determine accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness of information 

  • Distinguish among fact, point of view, and opinion 

  • Identify inaccurate and misleading information 

  • Select information appropriate to the problem or question

Standard 3: Use information accurately, creatively, and ethically to share knowledge and to participate collaboratively and productively as a member of a democratic society

  • Organize information for practical application

  • Integrate new information into own schema

  • Produce and communicate information and ideas in appropriate formats

  • Use problem-solving techniques to devise strategies for improving process or product

  • Practice ethical behavior when using print and digital resources (including freedom of speech, intellectual freedom, copyright, and plagiarism)

Unit 3: The Joy of Reading

Standard 4: Appreciate literature and other creative expressions of thoughts and ideas and pursue knowledge related to personal interests and aesthetic growth 

  • Cultivate a love of reading and become a self-motivated reader 

  • Develop a knowledge of genres and literary elements 

  • Derive meaning from informational texts in various formats

Unit 4: Digital Citizenship

Standard 5: Understand and practice Internet safety when using any electronic media for educational, social, or recreational purposes 

  • Practice strategies that promote personal safety and protect online and offline reputation 

  • Recognize that networked environments are public places governed by codes of ethical behavior 

  • Practice positive digital citizenship Distinguish website authority, validity, and purpose 

  • Understand the need for protecting personal privacy when using public access to digital sources 

  • Protect personal information and electronic devices in an online environment