As we encounter major educational reform in this new millennium, Information Literacy, a concept which has been around since the mid l980's, will become a critical tool which should be an integral part of instruction. It is not an add on, but a tool and a strategy to build communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills across the curriculum. CSAP and other new testing models require these skills. Library Information Specialists, in collaboration with classroom teachers and other staff, will use Information Literacy Standards as a guide for the instruction and learning which take place in the LIC and continues in the classroom. 5-8 Students understand how to use and construct meaning from the information resources available to them.
Students practice ethical use of information and information technologies.
Please email any comments concerning the Information Literacy Standards.