Core+Curriculum

=CORE CURRICULUM=


 * We want to begin by thinking about the importance of digital media in today’s learning environment.**

USOE tell us that the primary purpose of the school library media program is to
 * //**empower students to be effective users of ideas and information in all formats**//
 * //in a constantly changing learning environment.//
 * //Students need the opportunity to grow as independent, efficient, responsible, and **creative users of information.**//

School library media programs, whether ready or not, are launching students into the 21st century. In fact we are nearly a decade into that century. We hope today that we are able to share resources you can bring back to your libraries, have available for student computers, and help your teachers realize the ways in which information through digital media can be used in their classrooms.

**Core Curriculum Resources**

 * [|Library Media Core Curriculum]
 * [|Big Six]: This core is based on //Information Problem-Solving: The Big Six Skills© Approach to Library Information Skills Instruction// by Michael B. Eisenburg and Robert E. Berkowitz.
 * [|Library Media/Information Literacy (7-12)]
 * [|UEN Library Media Lesson Plans]
 * [|UEN Web Resources]
 * [|AASL 21st Century Learning Standards]
 * [|NETS for Students]
 * [|NETS for Teachers 2008]
 * [|AASL Resource Guides for School Library Media Program Development]
 * [|Library Presentations from Jefferson City Schools]

"The school library media program is a primary resource for literacy, information, and curriculum support. The school library media program, through the coordination of efforts of a certified library media specialist, contributes to the achievement of the desired results for student learning by providing instruction, resources, and activities that enable students and staff to become effective, independent users of ideas and information for lifelong learning....A quality library media program includes an adequate, current, up-to-date collection of print, non-print, and electronic resources; professional and support staff; inviting, user-friendly facilities; and sufficient ongoing budgets to build and maintain the collection and services. " -[|Utah Library Media Program Standards]