Tech II

The Centennial Library Manual

Library Mission Statement

The Centennial K-8 Library will strive to be an integral part of the instructional program, dedicated to providing our school community with the best possible resources and services.

Goals of the Library

Our goal is for the Centennial K-8 library is to offer opportunities for experiences in creating and using information for knowledge, understanding, imagination and enjoyment.  In addition we will strive to develop and sustain in children the habit and enjoyment of reading and learning, and the use of libraries throughout their lives.
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It has been demonstrated that, when librarians
and teachers work together, students achieve
higher levels of literacy, reading, learning,
problem-solving and information
and communication technology skills.

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Search for Books

DPS Lion system        Denver Public Library         Amazon.com

Notes:
--The DPS Lion system is very useful for finding library books either in
our school or other nearby schools.  Online databases are available through Lion, but students must know their ID # (lunch number).

Denver Public Library--you must have a Library Card to use the services, but a temporary card can be gotten online.

Amazon.com is a book seller, but they have about every book ever published.
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The Big 6 research model

  Step 1 - Task Definition

1.  Define the problem
2.   Identify the information requirements of the problem

  Step 4 - Use of Information

1.  Engage (read, hear, view, touch) the information in the source
2.  Extract information from a source

  Step 2 - Information Seeking Strategies

1. Determine the range of possible sources.
2. Evaluate the different possible sources to determine priorities

  Step 5 - Synthesis: Putting it all together

1. Organize information from multiple sources
2.  Create a product or performance

  Step 3 - Location and Access

1. Locate sources
2. Find information within the sources

  Step 6 - Evaluation

1. Judge the product or performance
2.  Judge the information-solving process


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Colorado Information Literacy Standards

Information Literate Students will...
1.   Accesses information efficiently and effectively.
2.   Evaluates information critically and competently.
3.   Uses information accurately and creatively.
4.   Pursues information related to personal interests.
5.   Appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.
6.   Strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.
7.  Contributes to the learning community and to society.
8.   Practices ethical behavior using information technology.
9.   Participates in groups to persue and generate information.





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