Library Media Specialist (Grades K–12) Subtest 1

Subarea II. Curriculum and Resources

0004

Understand the partnership role of the information media program and its staff in all curricular areas.

demonstrating knowledge of basic principles and standardized practices of curriculum development and of state and national standards for information and technology literacy
recognizing the importance of participating in district, school, departmental, and grade-level curriculum design to ensure that information and technology literacy skills are an integral part of the total curriculum
applying knowledge of strategies for participating in curriculum development with teachers across grade levels and disciplines
identifying strategies for developing curriculum goals and purposes based on the central concepts of information and technology literacy
applying knowledge of strategies for collaborating with teachers of early childhood through adult students to design, implement, and assess learning activities to meet specific learning objectives
applying knowledge of procedures for collaborating with staff in selecting and acquiring resources to support curricular needs
demonstrating knowledge of methods for collaborating with classroom teachers to promote interdisciplinary learning

0005

Understand technological resources and applications, various types of information resources, and literature for children and young adults.

demonstrating basic knowledge of the main features of computers and related technology and peripherals and strategies for maintaining computers, including file management, care of equipment, and security
demonstrating knowledge of strategies for managing technology, information resources, user access, and applications in an education setting
demonstrating knowledge of computer-based productivity and digital communications applications and strategies for using technological resources and applications to communicate information in various formats
demonstrating knowledge of strategies for providing technical support and training to the learning community in the use of technology to access, analyze, and present information
identifying types, characteristics, and uses of various print, nonprint, and digital information resources
recognizing and comparing the advantages and limitations of various information and technology resources, formats, and services
demonstrating basic knowledge of the forms and genres of literature, the unique characteristics of literature for children and young adults, and strategies for integrating literature into the curriculum
demonstrating knowledge of historical and contemporary trends and multicultural considerations in reading material for children and young adults

0006

Understand issues and procedures related to collection development and the acquisition of resources, technology, and equipment.

demonstrating knowledge of procedures for evaluating, selecting, and deselecting resources, technology, and equipment for the information media program
applying knowledge of strategies for developing an information media collection that supports the curricular, personal, developmental, vocational, recreational, and cultural needs of patrons
demonstrating knowledge of factors to consider in the analysis of an information media collection (e.g., diversity, alignment with curriculum, age of collection, condition of materials)
demonstrating knowledge of issues related to the selection of information media resources, technology, and equipment (e.g., intellectual freedom, specialized collection development)
identifying the components of and strategies for developing a selection policy for the information media program, including procedures for addressing challenges to resources
identifying methods for involving the learning community in the evaluation, selection, and deselection of information media resources, technology, and equipment
applying criteria for selecting existing and emerging technological applications, materials, services, and formats to support and enhance the curriculum
demonstrating knowledge of strategies for identifying and acquiring resources beyond the information media center