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The Montana Library and Information Skills Model Curriculum Guide.

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Title: The Montana Library and Information Skills Model Curriculum Guide.
Language: English
Authors: Keenan, Nancy, Montana State Office of Public Instruction, Helena. Dept. of Vocational Education Services.
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 106
Publication Date: 1994
Document Type: Guides - Non-Classroom
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Content Area Reading, Cooperative Planning, Curriculum Guides, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Literacy, Information Technology, Learning Resources Centers, Library Guides, Library Personnel, Library Role, Library Skills, Literacy, Problem Solving, Program Descriptions, School Libraries
Geographic Terms: U.S.; Montana
Abstract: This document presents a model curriculum for library media skills programs. The first and second sections provide a library and information skills mission statement and an introduction. The collaborative planning process is covered in the third section, including a description of collaborative planning, assessing the process and a collaborative unit, and sample collaborative planning guides. In the fourth section, the problem-solving process is defined and six main skills are highlighted; examples and an assessment of the process and a guide to research planning are also provided. The fifth section defines literacy, and discusses components and assessment of a literacy program. The sixth section contains position statements on the following: technology, flexible scheduling, appropriate staffing for school library media centers, and the role of the school library media program. Appendices provide a list of information and library media skills, 10 ways to analyze children's books for racism and sexism, examples for content area reading, assessment models, and model lessons. (Contains nine references.) (AEF)
Journal Code: RIESEP1995
Entry Date: 1995
Accession Number: ED382216
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This document presents a model curriculum for library media skills programs. The first and second sections provide a library and information skills mission statement and an introduction. The collaborative planning process is covered in the third section, including a description of collaborative planning, assessing the process and a collaborative unit, and sample collaborative planning guides. In the fourth section, the problem-solving process is defined and six main skills are highlighted; examples and an assessment of the process and a guide to research planning are also provided. The fifth section defines literacy, and discusses components and assessment of a literacy program. The sixth section contains position statements on the following: technology, flexible scheduling, appropriate staffing for school library media centers, and the role of the school library media program. Appendices provide a list of information and library media skills, 10 ways to analyze children's books for racism and sexism, examples for content area reading, assessment models, and model lessons. (Contains nine references.) (AEF)