Standards for Information Literacy and School Library Programs

Quality School Libraries

According to research, quality school libraries that are the highest performing incorporate these key elements:

• Learning and Teaching
• Information Access and Delivery
• Program Administration

These elements are demonstrated by:

• At least one full-time CDE-endorsed librarian
• Appropriate clerical and technology support staff
• Librarian and teachers collaborating to integrate information literacy and content standards
• Current resources which include books, magazines, videos, computer resources and online databases, etc., in the school library and other locations
• Supportive administrators who encourage teacher collaboration
• Flexible scheduling
• Adequate and consistent budget
• Well-designed, stimulating, accessible, welcoming, and comfortable environment
• Librarian who demonstrates professional leadership

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