By Cathy Gottlieb, Joel Machiela, and Kim Pacana What is Information Access Provides access to the information and resources necessary for: Students Active.
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By Cathy Gottlieb, Joel Machiela, and Kim Pacana
What is Information Access
Provides access to the information and resources
necessary for:
Students
Active learning
Teachers
Student-centered library media program
Life-long skills
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Support Standards
Illinois Learning Standards
Illinois Standards Aligned Instruction for Libraries
District Curriculum and Goals
National Study for School Evaluation
School-wide Goals for Student Learning
Students develop information literacy skills to solve
problems and make informed decisions
Evaluate
Analyze
Synthesize
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Intellectual Access
Collection Development Plan
Based on School Board plans and policies
Reflect diverse needs of curriculum, students and
teachers
Collaboration with teachers
Support local, state and national learning standards
Provide reference services
Bibliographies
Resource lists
Pathfinders
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Physical Access
Provide physical access to resources and information
Appropriate to learning needs of all students
Diverse collection of materials and formats
Support curriculum
Up to date materials
Provide climate conducive to learning
Computers
Worktables
Reading areas
Group instruction area
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Flexible Access
Ability to access information at all times
Staff
Students
Families
Flexible Scheduling
Librarian can effectively collaborate with teachers
Students effectively retain information skills
Resources
Extended service hours (before and after school)
Remote access to resources (OPAC and databases)
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Organization of Resources
Easy and efficient access to information
Automation System
OPAC
Circulation
Cataloging
Acquisitions
Reporting
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Technology
Access to current technologies
Internet Access (World Book Online, databases)
Software (publishing, web, video editing)
Hardware (GPS, digital cameras, computers, video
cameras)
Software Upgrades
Hardware Replacement
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Intellectual Freedom: Policies & Ethics
What does this mean?
Free inquiry of a diverse range of information &
materials
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Intellectual Freedom: Policies & Ethics
Why is this important?
Problem Solving
Creation of New Knowledge
Lifelong Informed Decisions
ISLMA. (2005). Linking for learning: The Illinois school library media program guidelines. Canton, Illinois:
Illinois School Library Media Association.
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Intellectual Freedom: Policies & Ethics
What can we do?
Create Written Policies
Reconsideration of Materials Policy
Selection Policy
Acceptable Use Policy
Copyright Guidelines
Privacy Policy
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Intellectual Freedom: Policies & Ethics
What can we do?
Promote the Responsible & Ethical Use of Materials by
Both Students and Faculty
Follow Copyright Guidelines
Teach Plagiarism and Proper Citation
Provide Lesson Plans That Incorporate Diverse
Materials
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