Guideline 2 - Guideline 2 is a natural continuation of the process in Guideline 1. In order to raise the level of expectation for the quality of student work, Guideline 2 is required. Quality products are necessary in all content areas. The information and resources to create a quality product are available through the library media program. Library media specialists work with the classroom teacher to help students create quality products.
Independent learners can filter vast amounts of information to meet their needs.
Recent research indicates that voluntary reading is the single most important factor in developing reading skills. Becoming independent creates self-confidence and self esteem. In the library media center students can exercise independent learning skills. Guideline 4 - The library media center is where individual differences mesh with diversity of resources and technology. When in a group, students learn how to defend opinions as well as constructively criticize opinions.