Texas Learner Centered Standards
Standard 6: Information Science & Librarianship
Create library program
Access a wide variety of information
Establish the purpose for reading
Demo through reading
Collection development
Create new knowledge through research
Access current and relevant resources
Communication with students
Expand vocabulary
Establish purpose for reading
Ethical behavior
Discuss Copyright Laws
Library Bill of Rights
Self-evaluation
Use goal setting
Self-directed learning
Evaluate and select existing and emergent technologies
Use interactive virtual environments
Use search strategies to access information
Works collaboratively with other professionals
Access online resources and databases
Standard 5: Connections to Community
The librarian develops and maintains the vision and goals of the school library program.
Understand district and library policies
The librarian is knowledgeable about learning differences and diverse interests.
Take part in programs
The librarian facilitates broad access to library resources.
Collaboration between institutions
The librarian develops a program that offers opportunity for participation and collaboration.
Students actively participate
Standard 4: Library Environment
The library is a flexible and functional space for individuals, groups, and classes.
Space to create a variety of projects
Access a library that is a sanctuary
The library is aligned with educational objectives of the learning community.
Communicate through local networks
Display work and products in the library
State of the art technology
Standard 3: Technology & Information Access
The librarian models information problem solving processes.
Work collaboratively
The librarian employs existing and emerging technologies.
Information literacy skills
Technology awareness
The librarian models high standards of conduct, ethics, and integrity in the use of web and print resources.
Communicates research
Follow copyright laws and policies
Ethical use of research
The library media program provides an organized collection of print and electronic sources.
Utilize online databases
Standard 2: Program Leadership & Management
Budgets/Funding
Variety of current materials
Planning
Develop ownership of library program.
Create a dynamic library program
Organizing
Advocacy organization
Research/Assessment/Reporting
Standard 1: Teaching & Learning
The Librarian collaborates, designs, and provides ongoing instruction.
Use of a variety of sources
Variety of sources (fiction, non-fiction, poetry etc.)
Librarian models collaborative instruction.
Problem solving research
Analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
Mastery of TEKS
The Librarian works collaboratively with students.
Determining student research needs
Work independently and collaboratively
