CURRICULUM MAP: 10091.map
Library Orientation
TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 9
CONTACT:
MAP LEVEL:
24.0 INFORMATION & TECHNOLOGY LITERACY
24.0.1.9.4
-- Students will search print, non-print and digital resources within and outside the school, independently.
24.0.1.9.5
-- Students will determine a course of action that demonstrates the selection of appropriate strategies and resources for accomplishing a task, independently.
24.0.2.9.1
-- Students will apply principles of information systems organization to a variety of print and non-print resources.
24.0.2.9.2
-- Students will routinely and efficiently, use online information resources to meet the needs for research, publications, and communications.
24.0.2.9.3
-- Students will access specific information from print and non-print resources by using internal organizers (e.g., indexes, cross-references).
24.0.2.9.4
-- Students will plan and design methods to collect reliable data for particular purposes and audiences, using advanced reference materials, indexes, dictionaries and abstracts.
24.0.2.9.5
-- Students will determine the best tool for locating information and use key word descriptors and Boolean logic to perform advanced on line and CD ROM searches (e.g., field searches).
24.0.2.9.6
-- Students will use, independently, the full range of print and non-print resources within the school or district.
24.0.2.9.8
-- Students will select and use, independently, an appropriate search engine or directory related to a specific task.
24.0.2.9.9
-- Students will identify key words for searching information sources, independently.
24.0.3.9.1
-- Students will develop and use personal and established criteria for selecting materials of appropriate breadth and depth of detail, format, illustrations, special features, level, content, purpose and intended audience .
24.0.3.9.2
-- Students will demonstrate ability to identify and compare sources of information and apply multiple evaluative criteria, including purpose, point of view, biases and stereotypes, accuracy, continuity and currency.
24.0.3.9.3
-- Students will organize, analyze and synthesize information to draw meaningful conclusions through written, oral, numeric and visual communications, independently.
24.0.5.9.1
-- Students will operate school hardware and demonstrate ability to understand and use capabilities of the school network and software, independently.
24.0.5.9.2
-- Students will use content-specific tools and software.
24.0.6.9.1
-- Students will observe local, state and national laws and policies and procedures regarding the use of print and non-print information resources, computers, other technologies and networks.
24.0.6.9.4
-- Students will adhere to the district’s acceptable use and copyright policies as well as local, state and national laws and policies.
24.0.7.9.1
-- Students will assess, independently and continuously, the relevance, completeness and accuracy of gathered information and the efficiency of the research process.
1. Where are specific library resources located?
2. What are the library's procedures and policies?
3. How can the library's homepage assist students?
4. What is appropriate computer use?
The following topics are covered in the Library Orientation: a facility tour; library procedures/policies; identification and location of available print resources, acceptable computer use, on-line services via the library home page, and introduction to available search engines.
Students in the library orientation program will develop the ability to:
-- Locate print resources,
-- Use computers appropriately for research,
-- Follow library procedures/policies,
-- Use the library home page effectively,
-- Access available search engines.
All students will:
-- Receive a tour of the library,
-- Review library policies/procedures,
-- Receive instruction on the library home page,
-- Be introduced to available search engines.
Students will engage in research projects and/or follow-up activities provided by their English and other subject area teachers.
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Students will be given a brochure that highlights the information covered in the Library Orientation.
Students will receive hands-on instruction using available library computers.
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