Library Curriculum

ASD Library Standards, Benchmarks, and Indicators

Standard E: A student should understand ethical, legal and social behavior with respect to information resources

Benchmark 1: Use library materials and information resources responsibly

Performance Indicators

K

1. Practices effective use of shelf markers (if used in that library)
2. Returns books in a timely manner and in good condition

Primary (Grades 1-3)

1. Reviews and expands K Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Demonstrates individual responsibility for book and computer care
3. Returns library materials when due
4. Demonstrates notetaking skills (Grade 3)

Intermediate (Grades 4-6)

1. Reviews and expands K and Primary Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Uses simple notetaking strategies, including summarizing, paraphrasing and exact quotes

Middle School (Grades 7-8)

1. Reviews and expands K, Primary and Intermediate indicator
2. Expands knowledge of concepts of intellectual property rights, plagiarism and copyright

High School (Grades 9-12)

1. Reviews and expands all Performance Indicators as appropriate from K, Primary, Intermediate and Middle School

Benchmark 2: Understand and respect the principles of intellectual freedom

Performance Indicators

K

Primary (Grades 1-3)

1. Recognizes the right to choose library materials
2. Recognizes that authors can retell well known stories

Intermediate (Grades 4-6)

1. Reviews and expands Primary Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Shows understanding of the principles of intellectual freedom within the context of the First Amendment

Middle School (Grades 7-8)

1. Review Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Participates in discussion about First Amendment responsibilities and intellectual freedom
3. Relates the principles of intellectual freedom to their personal lives

High School (Grades 9-12)

1. Reviews and expands all Performance Indicators as appropriate from Primary, Intermediate and Middle School
2. Discusses/debates both sides of issues to show how access to information supports intellectual freedom
3. Interacts in a rational way with those having differing opinions
4. Defines intellectual freedom and discusses its application

Benchmark 3: Understand and respect intellectual property rights and copyright laws

Performance Indicators

K

1. Puts name on own work to indicate ownership (story or artwork)

Primary (Grades 1-3)

1. Reviews and expands K Performance Indicator as appropriate
2. Recognizes and locates copyright symbol
3. Identifies author or illustrator as owner of intellectual property rights and copyright
4. Recognizes importance of paraphrasing or summarizing to avoid plagiarism

Intermediate (Grades 4-6)

1. Reviews and expands K and Primary Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Shows understanding of the concept of copyright by properly citing various media
3. Recognizes and applies concepts of intellectual property rights by explaining who owns the materials
4. Creates a product respecting intellectual property rights, including use of copyright free materials

Middle School (Grades 7-8)

1. Reviews and expands Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Takes notes by paraphrasing or summarizing
3. Practices proper citation format including endnotes, footnotes and internal citations
4. Recognizes the importance of correct citation
5. Realizes there are copyright laws for various print and nonprint materials

High School (Grades 9-12)

1. Reviews and expands Primary, Intermediate and Middle School Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Cites sources in correct format including endnotes, footnotes or internal citations
3. Adheres to copyright laws
4. Seeks copyright clearance when necessary

Benchmark 4: Develop and use citations and bibliographies

Performance Indicators

K

Primary (Grades 1-3)

1. Writes title of book (First Grade and Second Grade) in a bibliographic format
2. Writes author and title of book (Third Grade) in a bibliographic format

Intermediate (Grades 4-6)

1. Writes author and title of book (Fourth Grade) in a bibliographic format
2. Writes author, title and copyright of book (Fifth Grade) in a bibliographic format
3. Writes author, title, place of publication, publisher and copyright of book (Sixth Grade) in a bibliographic format
4. Uses a bibliographic format for encyclopedias, magazine articles, internet sources, etc.
5. Recognizes that WebCat is a source of bibliographic information

Middle School (Grades 7-8)

1. Reviews and expands Primary and Intermediate Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Determines and uses correct citation format for various media
3. Understands the difference between paraphrasing and summarizing

High School (Grades 9-12)

1. Reviews and expands Primary, Intermediate and Middle School Performance Indicators as appropriate
2. Understands that paraphrasing is not enough for copyright compliance
3. Understands various bibliographic formats