Contents:
- Philosophy
- Describes the basis of and rationale for having a quality school library.
- Quality School Library Programs
- Defines the three elements of a quality school library.
- Program Evaluation
- A basic guide for evaluating a school media program with the elements of a quality school library.
- Colorado Information Literacy Standards
- Defines the nine Information Literacy Standards, and how they align with Colorado content standards.
- Quality School District-Level Library Programs
- Describes the four roles of the district-level coordinator, and the elements of a district program.
- Research
- Provides a research-based approach to support the elements of quality school libraries.
- Bibliography
- Lists all research studies from which the research section was formed.
- Appendices
- Describes the student "Research Cycle" and comparison of the nine information literacy standards with Colorado five guidelines created in 1994.
- Copyright notice
- Acknowledges the copyright permissions, and provides contact with holders of the original copyrighted items used by permission from other sources.
- Brochure
summarizing the contents
- A two-page tri-fold brochure that provides an overview of the items contained in the complete document. It may be printed and copied as needed for local distribution.
Librarians know that quality school library programs lead to improved student achievement. The emphasis in the education community on measurable standards and assessments in all areas of learning provide an opportunity for library programs to enhance support for and involvement in the instructional process.
This handbook, created by a committee of skilled and enthusiastic practitioners, offers a foundation to move forward. From studies to standards, evaluations to resources, the handbook is a tool. It is designed to be used by librarians in collaboration with teachers to insure that students improve academic achievement through information literacy standards. It also supports librarians in their development of quality library programs.
The complete document "Colorado Students Achieve Power @ your library: Quality school libraries enhance student achievement" was produced by the Colorado State Library at the Colorado Department of Education in conjunction with the Colorado Association of Libraries, and its predecessors, the Colorado Educational Media Association, and with the support and assistance of the 8 regional library systems.
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For additional information, E-Mail: Hainer_G@cde.state.co.us