List of 10 items.

• National Standards for Information Literacy

  The Library performs cross-disciplinary work toward the following benchmarks for information literacy as outlined in Information Power: Building Partnerships for Learning by the American Association of School Librarians.

• Standard 1

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  The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively.
  
  

  · Knows library procedures for circulation and care of resources and equipment (9th grade) 

  · Knows parts of a book and functions of digital resources (9th grade) 

  · Knows types and locations of library materials (9th grade)

  · Knows how to use library book classification systems (9th grade) 

  · Knows how to alphabetize by author’s last name (9th grade)
  · Uses the automated library catalog (9th grade) 

  · Selects appropriate library materials (10th grade) 

  · Uses a developmentally appropriate research process to access information (10th grade) 

  · Uses digital resources to access information (10–12th grades)

• Standard 2

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  The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently.
  
  

  · Locates relevant information from appropriate fiction and nonfiction sources in print and digital formats (9th–12th grades)

  · Selects relevant information during the research process (10th grade)

  · Evaluates authority, credibility, and currency of information (11th grade)

• Standard 3

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  The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively.
  
  

  · Uses prewriting techniques to extract and organize relevant information (10th grade) 

  · Composes and revises drafts (11th grade) 

  · Communicates and synthesizes ideas in logical and creative or novel ways (11th grade)

• Standard 4

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  The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information related to personal interests.
  

  
  · Uses school library and public library resources to pursue personal interests (11th grade) 

  · Uses information literacy skills independently to pursue personal interests (11th grade)

• Standard 5

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  The student who is an independent learner is information literate and appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.
  
  

  · Learns about children’s and young adult literature, authors, and illustrators (9th–12th grades) 

  · Appreciates creative expressions in all formats (10th grade)

• Standard 6

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  The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.
  
  

  · Reflects upon the process to improve information-seeking skills (10th grade)

  · Evaluates the research process and product (11th grade) 

• Standard 7

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  The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society.
  
  

  · Seeks and uses information from diverse sources, viewpoints, and cultural backgrounds (11th grade) 

  · Understands that a free flow of information is essential for a democratic society (12th grade)

• Standard 8

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  The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology.
  
  

  · Follows school requirements regarding responsible use of information and communication technologies (9th–12th grades) 

  · Respects copyright and fair use (10th grade) 

  · Understands the reasons and methods for citing sources (10th grade) 

  · Understands and respects principles of intellectual freedom (11th grade)

• Standard 9

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  The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and participates in groups to pursue and generate information.
  
  

  · Collaborates in formal and informal study and research groups (10th grade) 

  · Respects the views of others in study and research groups (10th grade)