NAME:
Mrs. Colgin
SCHOOL:
Harriman High School
CLASS:
Library Media Center
SCHOOL PHONE:
882-1821 x2609
Mrs. Colgin holds a masters degree in Library and Information Science from Texas Woman's University.
She has 17 years of experience.
A. A student should understand how information and resources are organized.
A student who meets the content standard should:
1) recognize that libraries use classification systems to organize, store and provide access to
information and resources;
2) understand how information in print, non-print and electronic formats are organized and
accessed;
3) understand how library classification and subject heading systems work;
4) search for information and resources by author, title, subject or keyword, as appropriate; and
5) identify and use search strategies and terms that will produce appropriate results. ?
B. A student should understand and use the research processes necessary to locate, evaluate and
communicate information and ideas.
A student who meets the content standard should:
1) state a problem, question or information need;
2) consider the variety of available resources and determine the best ones to use;
3) access information;
4) evaluate the validity, relevancy, currency and accuracy of information;
5) organize and use information to create a product; and
6) evaluate the effectiveness of the product in conveying the intended message.
C. A student should recognize that being an independent reader, listener, and viewer of material in
print, non-print, and electronic formats will contribute to personal enjoyment and lifelong learning.
A student who meets the content standard should:
1) read for pleasure and information;
2) read, listen to, and view a wide variety of literature and other creative expressions; and
3) recognize and select materials appropriate to personal abilities and interests.
D. A student should be aware of the freedom to seek information and possess the confidence to
pursue information needs beyond immediately available sources.
A student who meets the content standard should:
1) know how to access information through local, national and international sources in printed and
electronic formats;
2) recognize the importance of access to information and ideas in a democratic society;
3) access information on local, state, national and world cultures and issues;
4) evaluate information representing diverse views in order to make informed decisions; and
5) assimilate and understand how newly acquired information relates to oneself and others.
E. A student should understand ethical, legal and social behavior with respect to information
resources.
A student who meets the content standard should:
1) use library materials and information resources responsibly;
2) understand and respect for the principles of intellectual freedom;
3) understand and respect for intellectual property rights and copyright laws; and
4) develop and use citations and bibliographies. ?
