SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 1— Students understand an inquiry process including how to access, evaluate and use information. Students will:
K / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Benchmark 1—Identify the steps of the inquiry process as it is used in research (i.e., identify the question or problem, locate and evaluate potential resources, gather and synthesize information, create a new product, and evaluate the product and process).
Benchmark 2—State the question or need for information.
  • May be able to ask for wanted information, but not always able to understand difference between real and make-believe.
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  • Able to ask or search for wanted information. Usually able to tell difference between real and make-believe.
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  • Able to seek needed information with minimal help from librarian.
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  • Able to identify his or her information needs.
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  • Able to identify his or her information needs.

Benchmark 3—Identify and locate probable sources of information.
  • Locate library, identify library staff
  • Locate easy material from pre-selected shelves.
  • Use picture on cover as guide to book’s content.
  • Identify parts of a book (front, back, date due slip, barcode).
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  • Locate easy and nonfiction collections.
  • Identify alphabetical order of easy books.
  • Identify parts of a book (spine, spine label, title page, and bar code).
  • Use title as a guide to the book’s content.
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  • Locate easy, fiction, nonfiction collections.
  • Identify left to right, top to bottom shelf arrangement.
  • Identify parts of a book (table of contents, index, dedication, call number).
  • Use a simple encyclopedia.
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  • Locate easy, fiction, nonfiction, biography sections, as well as dictionary, periodicals, and encyclopedia.
  • Identify shelf arrangement of fiction and nonfiction books.
  • Identify parts of a book (publisher, copyright date, glossary, and appendix).
  • Use encyclopedias and dictionary.
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  • Locates specific books from the various sections with greater accuracy.
  • Identify information on title and copyright pages.
  • Identify publisher, place of publication, and copyright date.
  • Identify that Dewey Decimal System is the system used to arrange nonfiction.
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  • Locate reference tools.
  • Identify that Dewey Decimal System is arranged into 10 main classes by subject.
  • Locate nonfiction with call numbers containing decimals with greater accuracy.
  • Use thesaurus, almanac, atlas, and unabridged dictionary.
  • Skim to give overview of materials.
  • Use diagrams and tables as sources of information.

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 1— Students understand an inquiry process including how to access, evaluate and use information. Students will:
K / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Benchmark 4—Judge information for accuracy, relevancy, and type (e.g., fact or fiction).
  • Use nonfiction materials to locate information.
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  • Distinguish between fact and fiction.
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  • Distinguish between fact and opinion.
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  • Distinguish between fact and opinion.

Benchmark 5—Identify and use information to create a product that satisfies the need or solves the problem.
. Benchmark 6—Recognize that they have followed an inquiry process and describe how well their products satisfy the need or solve the problem.
SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 1—Students understand an inquiry process including how to access, evaluate and use information. Students will:
Grades 6, 7, 8
Benchmark 1—Apply steps of the inquiry process to satisfy both academic and personal information needs (i.e., identify the question or problem, locate and evaluate potential resources, gather and synthesize information, create a new product, and evaluate the product and process).
  • Formulates a question or problem
  • Generates a list of possible resources and determines which are useful

Benchmark 2—Focus the information need as it relates to what they already know to formulate specific questions.
  • Identify the information needed
  • Identifies keywords to use as access points in an information search

Benchmark 3—Select multiple print and non-print sources using various search strategies (e.g., human guidance, reflective thinking, Boolean operatives).
  • Demonstrates skill using electronic library catalog
  • Searches library catalog by keyword, author, title
  • Locates materials on library shelves by call numbers
  • Uses multiple formats to locate information
  • Navigates within print and electronic resources to access information.

Benchmark 4—Recognize point of view or bias, use primary and secondary sources, and analyze and evaluate information for specific needs.
  • Identifies criteria to examine information for accuracy and relevancy to specific need of project/product

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 1—Students understand an inquiry process including how to access, evaluate and use information. Students will:
Grades 6, 7, 8
Benchmark 5—Interpret and use information in original products or presentations.
  • Uses information/materials to create product as to specifications of teacher/curriculum

Benchmark 6—Apply criteria to determine how well the research process, products and conclusions meet the original need for information.
  • Evaluates product as to product specifications of individual teacher

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 1—Students understand an inquiry process including how to access, evaluate and use information. Students will:
9 - 12
Benchmark 1—Analyze and adapt the inquiry process to satisfy individual and group information needs (i.e., identify the question or problem, locate and evaluate potential resources, gather and synthesize information, create a new product, and evaluate the product and process).
  • Articulates an information need
  • Task definition. Formulates a question and defines the problem (thesis statements)
  • Identify the information needed

Benchmark 2—Refine and revise the information need to meet the specific format, purpose, and scope of the project.
  1. Identify a variety of possible sources
  2. Re-evaluate/articulate the information needed
  3. Narrow or expands topic as necessary

Benchmark 3—Develop a plan to obtain needed information using a variety of research and investigative strategies (e.g. interviews, questionnaires, experiments, surveys).
  1. Locate the best sources utilizing successful strategies (Dewey Decimal, keyword, Boolean)
  2. Find information in sources (skimming)
  3. Records bibliographic information from sources utilized in research identifying author, title, title page, publisher, copyright date
  4. Search the library catalog
  5. Locate materials on library shelves by call number

Benchmark 4—Assess information sources using multiple criteria (e.g., coverage, misleading presentation, and manipulated data).
  1. Apply evaluative criteria to examine information for relevancy, suitability, authority, objectivity/biaz, currency
  2. Identify information relevant and essential to the information need

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 1— Students understand an inquiry process including how to access, evaluate and use information. Students will:
9 - 12
Benchmark 5—Synthesize information to create a new product that meets a specific purpose or vision.
  1. Engage in the use of information (read, hear, view)
  2. Extract relevant information using headings, subheadings, table of contents, indexes, skimming and scanning techniques
  3. Utilize techniques to extract relevant information in information sources (i.e. note taking)
  4. Organize information from multiple sources
  5. Create a system for organizing the information, such as developing an outline or storyboard to present extracted information
  6. Utilize various technologies to manage information to develop a new product

Benchmark 6—Critique the process and the product of the inquiry.
  1. Evaluate/judge the process
  2. Evaluate/judge the product/results

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 2— Students demonstrate an understanding of ethical, legal, and social responsibility in accessing, evaluating, and using information, materials and technology. Students will:
K / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Benchmark 1—Demonstrate individual responsibility for equitable access to information (e.g., share access to limited resources, return materials diligently).
  • Check library books in and out in a timely manner; 1 book at a time, no fines, but no other books until overdue book returned.
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  • Follow checkout procedures for books; 1 book at a time, and fine must be paid for overdue book.
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  • Follow checkout procedures for books; 2 books at a time, and fine must be paid for overdue book(s).
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  • Follow checkout procedures for books; 2 books at a time, and fine must be paid for overdue book(s).
  • Become aware of what “copyright” means.
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  • Follow checkout procedures for books; 2 books at a time, and fine must be paid for overdue book(s).
  • Become aware of Copyright laws.
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  • Follow checkout procedures for books; 2 books at a time, and fine must be paid for overdue book(s).
  • Aware of meaning of Copyright laws.

Benchmark 2—State the conclusion of his/her research finding in his/her own words and cite his/her sources.
  • Student puts written work in his/her own words and cites research sources.
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  • Student puts written work in his/her own words and cites research sources.
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  • Student puts written work in his/her own words and cites research sources.

Benchmark 3—Follow school guidelines for responsible use of information resources (e.g., check out policies and library rules).
  • Introduce proper care of library books.
  • Introduce procedures for borrowing and returning materials.
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  • Introduce proper care of library books.
  • Introduce procedures for borrowing and returning materials.
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  • Master proper care of library books and materials.
  • Master procedures for borrowing and returning materials.
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  • Students observe Library rules and Circulation policies.
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  • Students observe Library rules and Circulation policies.
  • Use materials without violating copyright laws (Observe Acceptable Use policies).
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  • Students observe Library rules and Circulation policies.
  • Use materials without violating copyright laws (Observe Acceptable Use policies).

Benchmark 4—Share knowledge and information with others.
  • Participate in reading/storytelling activities.
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  • Participate in reading/storytelling activities.
  • Share literature with others.
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  • Participate in reading/storytelling activities.
  • Share literature with others.
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  • Participate in reading/storytelling activities.
  • Share literature with others.
  • Help others find materials.
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  • Participate in reading/storytelling activities.
  • Share literature with others.
  • Work together on research topics.
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  • Participate in reading/storytelling activities.
  • Share literature with others.
  • Work together on research topics.

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 2— Students demonstrate an understanding of ethical, legal, and social responsibility in accessing, evaluating, and using information, materials and technology.
Students will:
Grades 6, 7, 8
Benchmark 1—Explain the importance of equitable access to a variety in information in a democratic society.
  • Knows what copyright laws are
  • Understands the importance of copyright laws

Benchmark 2—Recognize and apply concepts of intellectual property rights, avoid plagiarism, follow bibliographic form and cite all information sources used..
  • Knows what impact copyright laws have as they pertain to individual rights
  • Defines what plagiarism is
  • Knows the impact of plagiarism as it pertains to sources used
  • Defines what a citation is and need for its use within a product
  • Defines what a bibliography is and how it is used in creating a product

Benchmark 3—Follow school guidelines for responsible use of information resources (e.g., circulation policies, acceptable use policies).
  • Observes school requirements for circulation policies
  • Observes school requirements for AUP (acceptable use policy)
  • Observes Internet guidelines and protocols

Benchmark 4—Recognize the ideas and backgrounds of others and acknowledge their contributions.
  • Uses citations for information used
  • Uses bibliography for product created

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 2—Students demonstrate an understanding of ethical, legal, and social responsibility in accessing, evaluating, and using information, materials and technology. Students will:
9 - 12
Benchmark 1—Evaluate the impact of equitable access to information in a democratic society.
  • Become aware of Copyright laws
  • Understand the purpose of copyright (protection of individual rights)

Benchmark 2—Use information in an ethical manner by adhering to copyright laws, requesting permission to use information, and properly citing sources).
  • Practices ethical behavior in regard to information
  • Understands plagiarism and uses paraphrasing and other techniques to avoid plagiarism
  • Understands how to seek permission to use copyrighted material
  • Cites sources in properly formatted bibliography (How to do a Work Cited handout)
  • Recognizes censorship

Benchmark 3—Follow school guidelines for responsible use of information resources (e.g., circulation policies, acceptable use policies).
  • Observes Acceptable Use policies
  • Observes Circulation policies

Benchmark 4—Collaborate with others, both in person and through technologies, to identify information problems, seek solutions, and generate new information.
  • Works together with other to plan, prepare, present and evaluate group projects.

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 3—Students seek a variety of materials for independent learning and personal enjoyment, including the appreciation of literature and other creative expressions. Students will:
K / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Benchmark 1—Recognize that diverse cultures are represented in a variety of creative formats.
  • Identify books about other cultures that we read aloud.
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  • Recognize that we learn about other cultures in the books we read.
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  • Recognize that we learn about other cultures through a variety of formats including: tv, books, newspapers, magazines videos, Internet and music.
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  • Recognize that we learn about other cultures through a variety of formats including: tv, books, newspapers, magazines videos, Internet and music.
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  • Recognize that we learn about other cultures through a variety of formats including: tv, books, newspapers, magazines videos, Internet and music.

Benchmark 2—Experience a variety of literature and other creative expressions and relate them to their own lives.
  • Demonstrate awareness of the Treasure State Award; listen to the current Treasure State Award nominees and vote for their choice.
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  • Demonstrate awareness of the past Treasure State Award winners; listen to the current TreasureState nominees and vote for their choice.
  • Identify the main idea of a story.
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  • Examine the Caldecott Award and past Treasure State Award winners; read or listen to the current TreasureState nominees and vote for their choice.
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  • Demonstrate awareness of a variety of literature (fiction, fairy tales, folk tales, poetry, biography and nonfiction).
  • Examine the Caldecott Award and past Treasure State Award winners; read or listen to the current TreasureState nominees and vote for their choice.
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  • Demonstrate awareness of a variety of literature (fantasy, mystery, historical, realistic, and science fiction).
  • Examine the Newbery Medal and past Young Readers’ Choice Award winners; read at least two of the current nominees and vote for their choice.
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  • Demonstrate awareness of the different types of genre they are reading and what each type is called.
  • Examine the Newbery Medal and past Young Readers’ Choice Award winners; read at least two of the current nominees and vote for their choice.

Benchmark 3—Use libraries as places to seek information for personal interest.
  • Browse collection for personal use.
  • Recognize the Treasure State Award Medal on books and what it stands for.
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  • Browse collection for personal use.
  • Begin learning how to select materials appropriate to ability level.
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  • Browse collection for personal use.
  • Select materials appropriate to curricular and recreational needs.
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  • Browse collection for personal use.
  • Select and use a variety of materials for informational and recreational needs.
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  • Browse collection for personal use.
  • Select and use a variety of materials for informational and recreational needs.
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  • Browse collection for personal use.
  • Select and use a variety of materials for informational and recreational needs.

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 3—Students seek a variety of materials for independent learning and personal enjoyment, including the appreciation of literature and other creative expressions.
Students will:
Grades 6, 7, 8
Benchmark 1—Use and respond to materials and creative expressions from diverse cultures.
  • Identifies potential sources of information

Benchmark 2—Interpret a wide variety of literature and other creative expressions in various genres and formats.
  • Identifies the different genres and various formats of literature

Benchmark 3—Use the library to find information for personal use and to make connections to resources beyond the school library.
  • Selects literature based on interest, need, and appropriateness (reads for pleasure, to learn and solve information needs, and seeks answers to questions)

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 3—Students seek a variety of materials for independent learning and personal enjoyment, including the appreciation of literature and other creative expressions. Students will:
9 - 12
Benchmark 1—Compare and analyze literature and other creative expressions from diverse cultures.
  • Applies guidelines for choosing reading materials
  • Develop a background in the types of literature (e.g., Non-fiction, biography, historical fiction, realistic fiction, fantasy, science fiction, traditional literature)
  • Distinguishes fact from fiction

Benchmark 2—Select, analyze and evaluate literature and other creative expressions from diverse origins and connect them to their own lives and to the human experience.
  • Reads for pleasure, to learn, and to solve information needs
  • Explores topics of interest

Benchmark 3—Apply his/her knowledge of his/her use of libraries to a variety of new information environments.
  • Applies search techniques to solve personal information needs/interests

SidneyPublic Schools—K-12 Standards for Library Media
Content Standard 4—Students distinguish among, evaluate and appropriately use current and emerging media and technologies in the inquiry process. Students will:
K / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
Benchmark 1—Identify and use various media and technologies to meet information needs.
  • Locate and observe computer catalog being used to locate materials (OPAC).
  • Locate WorldBook Online and use Kids version to find information.
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  • Identify computer catalog arrangement (OPAC).
  • Locate WorldBook Online and use it to find information.
  • Use Internet Favorites to look at Time for Kids, ZooBooks, or other websites Bookmarked of interest to them.
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  • Identify information on computer catalog records and is able to use OPAC to find library materials.
  • Learn how to use InfoTrac and WorldBook Online in library to do 4th grade State reports in the spring.
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  • Identify information on computer catalog records and is able to use OPAC to find library materials
  • Use InfoTrac and WorldBook Online databases.
  • Use Internet search engines to search for information.