Alignment of National Evaluation Series School Library Media Specialist Framework with National Standards

This alignment study identifies the national standards that are addressed in whole or in part by each competency of the assessment framework. An indication of alignment does not necessarily imply complete congruence of the content of a test competency with the relevant standard. The information in this document is subject to change if revisions are made to the assessment framework. Any changes will fully supersede the information contained in this document.

508: School Library Media Specialist
Competency Standards
0001: Understand the role of the library media program and its relationship to the total school program.
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roman numeral 3 Collaborate Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.
  1. School librarians facilitate collaborative opportunities.
  2. School librarians demonstrate the importance of personal, social, and intellectual networks.
  3. School librarians promote working productively with others to solve problems.
4 Curate Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.
  1. School librarians contribute to and guide information resource exchange within and beyond the school learning community.
0002: Understand the roles, responsibilities, and professional practices of the school library media specialist.
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3 Collaborate Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.
  1. School librarians facilitate collaborative opportunities.
  2. School librarians promote working productively with others to solve problems.
4 Curate Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.
  1. School librarians contribute to and guide information resource exchange within and beyond the school learning community.
0003: Understand strategies for communicating and collaborating with members of the school community to promote information access and student success.
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3 Collaborate Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.
  1. School librarians facilitate collaborative opportunities.
  2. School librarians promote working productively with others to solve problems.
4 Curate Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.
  1. School librarians contribute to and guide information resource exchange within and beyond the school learning community
0004: Understand basic principles of developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction, and resources.
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II Include Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community.
  1. School librarians direct learners to contribute a balanced perspective when participating in a learning community
  2. School librarians establish opportunities for learners to adjust their awareness of the global learning community.
  3. School librarians facilitate experiences in which learners exhibit empathy and tolerance for diverse ideas.
  4. School librarians explicitly lead learners to demonstrate empathy and equity in knowledge building within the global learning community.
5 Explore Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.
  1. School librarians foster learners' personal curiosity.
  2. School librarians help learners develop through experience and reflection.
0005: Understand characteristics of and strategies for creating a student-centered, inclusive, and accessible library media environment.
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II Include Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community.
  1. School librarians direct learners to contribute a balanced perspective when participating in a learning community.
  2. School librarians establish opportunities for learners to adjust their awareness of the global learning community.
  3. School librarians facilitate experiences in which learners exhibit empathy and tolerance for diverse ideas.
  4. School librarians explicitly lead learners to demonstrate empathy and equity in knowledge building within the global learning community.
3 Collaborate Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.
  1. School librarians facilitate collaborative opportunities.
  2. School librarians foster active participation in learning situations.
0006: Understand the inquiry process and strategies for promoting student inquiry and effective use of information.
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1 Inquire Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
  1. School librarians teach learners to display curiosity and initiative when seeking information.
  2. School librarians promote new knowledge generation.
  3. School librarians guide learners to maintain focus throughout the inquiry process.
  4. School librarians implement and model an inquiry-based process.
4 Curate Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.
  1. School librarians challenge learners to act on an information need.
  2. School librarians promote information gathering appropriate to task.
  3. School librarians contribute to and guide information resource exchange within and beyond the school learning community.
  4. School librarians show learners how to select and organize information for a variety of audiences.
5 Explore Discover and innovate in a growth mindset developed through experience and reflection.
  1. School librarians foster learners' personal curiosity.
  2. School librarians stimulate learners to construct new knowledge.
  3. School librarians prepare learners to engage with the learning community.
  4. School librarians help learners develop through experience and reflection.
6 Engage Demonstrate safe, legal, and ethical creating and gathering of knowledge products independently while engaging in a community of practice and an interconnected world.
  1. School librarians promote ethical and legal guidelines for gathering and using information.
  2. School librarians act as a resource for using valid information and reasoned conclusions to make ethical decisions in the creation of knowledge.
  3. School librarians promote the responsible, ethical, and legal sharing of new information with a global community.
  4. School librarians support learners' engagement with information to extend personal learning.
0007: Understand principles, policies, and procedures related to the development of the library media program collection.
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1 Inquire Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
  1. School librarians promote new knowledge generation.
2 Include Demonstrate and understanding of and commitment to inclusiveness and respect for diversity in the learning community.
  1. School librarians direct learners to contribute a balanced perspective when participating in a learning community.
  2. School librarians establish opportunities for learners to adjust their awareness of the global learning community.
  3. School librarians facilitate experiences in which learners exhibit empathy and tolerance for diverse ideas.
  4. School librarians explicitly lead learners to demonstrate empathy and equity in knowledge building within the global learning community.
4 Curate Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.
  1. School librarians challenge learners to act on an information need.
  2. School librarians promote information gathering appropriate to the task.
  3. School librarians contribute to and guide information resource exchange within and beyond the school learning community.
  4. School librarians show learners how to select and organize information for a variety of audiences.
0008: Understand principles and procedures for developing, managing, and evaluating the school library media program.
American Association of School Librarians (AASL). National School Library Standards for Learners, School Librarians, and School Libraries opens in new window (Note: links to the site where the standards can be purchased)
1 Inquire Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
  1. School librarians promote new knowledge generation.
3 Collaborate Work effectively with others to broaden perspectives and work toward common goals.
  1. School librarians facilitate collaborative opportunities.
  2. School librarians demonstrate the importance of personal, social, and intellectual networks.
  3. School librarians promote working productively with others to solve problems.
  4. School librarians foster active participation in learning situations.
4 Curate Make meaning for oneself and others by collecting, organizing, and sharing resources of personal relevance.
  1. School librarians promote information gathering appropriate to the task.
  2. School librarians contribute to and guide information resource exchange within and beyond the school learning community.
  3. School librarians show learners how to select and organize information for a variety of audiences.