Kentucky Department of Education

 

Beyond Proficiency
This document suggests guidelines for high-quality Library Media Programs in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and should be used to guide library media specialists in improving the library programs they administer. Beyond Proficiency: Essentials of a Distinguished Library Media Program is also intended to inform administrators and school-based decision making councils about ... More

 

Citation and Plagiarism - Library Media
Library media specialists understand ethical issues and explain their importance to the learning community. They uphold current laws and regulations governing copyrights, intellectual property, and fair use. In addition library media specialists communicate to learners the concept of copyright infringement and the ethical issues involved in copyright protection. They emphasize the ... More

 

Collection Development - Library Media
The systematic approach to identifying the library material needs of the school or district. A collection development plan generally begins with a needs assessment that may include an inventory of available library media materials, an alignment of available materials to the Program of Studies, Core Content for Assessment and teacher input ... More

 

Flexible Scheduling - Library Media
Access to the library media center allows the use of the library media center at the "point of need" by individuals, groups, and/or classes through mutual planning by the library media specialist and the classroom teacher to integrate information literacy skills and literature into the classroom curriculum.  Students and teachers must ... More

 

Information Literacy - Library Media
Information Literacy … equips individuals to take advantage of the opportunities inherent in the global information society. Information literacy should be a part of every students educational experience. ASCD (Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development) urges schools, colleges and universities to integrate information literacy programs into learning programs for all students. ... More

 

Information Power - Library Media
Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning includes the Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning that will help students become skillful producers and consumers of information along with the guidelines and principles that will help you create a dynamic, student-centered program. The books' underlying concepts will guide you in:   •  Helping ... More

 

Library Media Program Research
The school library media center is regarded as the hub of the school community and integral to teaching and learning. By providing teachers and students with a full range of print and electronic resources to support learning, the school library media center impacts student achievement.  A substantial body of research since ... More

 

Library Media Specialists Associations
Professional library media organizations encourage  and offer opportunities for professional growth, participation in professional activities, and cooperation/collaboration with other educators.

 

Online Discussion Lists of Interest
Participation in a network of school library media specialists locally or nationally enables a library media specialist to stay current, discuss issues, and ask questions electronically. KYLMS is specific to library media specialists in Kentucky.

 

Online Journals - Library Media
Online journals are a source of practical information for library media specialists and technology specialists on today's and tomorrow's tools and resources and how they can be used to further teaching and learning. Some sites require subscriptions for full access.

 

Reading Programs - Library Media
Library media specialists are in a unique position that allows them to play a vital role in promoting the importance of reading among all learners. The Kentucky Bluegrass Award and Read Across America are two reading programs the library media specialist may want to offer to students.

 

Web Resources - Library Media
Selected Internet sites that library media specialists may find useful.