Information & Knowledge

Candidates model and promote ethical, equitable access to and use of physical, digital, and virtual collections of resources. Candidates demonstrate knowledge of a variety of information sources and services that support the needs of the diverse learning community. Candidates demonstrate the use of a variety of research strategies to generate knowledge to improve practice.

3.1 Efficient and ethical information-seeking behavior

Candidates identify and provide support for diverse student information needs. Candidates model multiple strategies for students, other teachers, and administrators to locate, evaluate, and ethically use information for specific purposes. Candidates collaborate with students, other teachers, and administrators to efficiently access, interpret, and communicate information.

My involvement in spearheading a presentation for a tech rollout focused on plagiarism prevention, ethical research practices, and database usage among high school students and staff perfectly aligns with the requirement to identify and provide support for diverse student information needs while modeling multiple strategies for information use and collaborating with stakeholders. Collaborating closely with teachers, administrators, and students, I crafted a comprehensive presentation that not only addressed the importance of ethical research and proper citation practices but also demonstrated various strategies and tools for effective information retrieval and evaluation. By showcasing the capabilities and benefits of utilizing databases for academic research, I ensured that diverse student information needs were met while promoting critical thinking and responsible information use. Additionally, by engaging in discussions and interactive activities during the presentation, I fostered collaboration among students, teachers, and administrators, facilitating efficient access, interpretation, and communication of information throughout the school community. This tech rollout presentation not only equipped students with essential research skills but also established a collaborative culture of information literacy within the school, demonstrating the library’s integral role in supporting student success.

3.2 Access to information

Candidates support flexible, open access for library services. Candidates demonstrate their ability to develop solutions for addressing physical, social and intellectual barriers to equitable access to resources and services. Candidates facilitate access to information in print, non-print, and digital formats. Candidates model and communicate the legal and ethical codes of the profession.

The implementation of a daily library availability schedule not only supports flexible, open access for library services but also addresses physical, social, and intellectual barriers to equitable resource access, in alignment with professional standards. By strategically designing the schedule, I ensured that the library remains accessible throughout the day, accommodating varying student and staff schedules. Despite potential times when a staff member may not be present, the library remains open, with self-checkout stations available, thereby promoting uninterrupted access to resources and services. This initiative demonstrates my ability to develop innovative solutions for enhancing access to information in print, non-print, and digital formats while also modeling and communicating the legal and ethical codes of the profession. By fostering a culture of open access and responsible use of resources, I facilitate an environment where all members of the school community can fully engage with the library’s offerings, regardless of physical or logistical constraints. Through this daily availability schedule, I reinforce the library’s role as a cornerstone of equitable access to information and knowledge within the school community.

In addition to this schedule, the school library is also available to students any time the public library is open, which is 8-8 Monday – Thursday, 8-4 on Friday, and 9-2 on Saturdays.