Camelview students must learn to think, discover and create and communicate if they are to be prepared for a future characterized by ongoing technological change.

These skills are a part of the Elementary Library Media Curriculum. A solid foundation of information literacy skills prepares students for a lifetime of learning.

• Ask librarian for assistance.
• Identify and use parts of a book.
• Understand library organization.
• Formulate questions based on information needs, book selections andpersonal interests.
• Use the online catalog to access on-site resources.
• Access information found in a variety of sources, including print and
  electronic resources.

Standard 2: Evaluates information critically and competently

• Identify fiction and non-fiction.
• Use visual and textual cues to solve information problems.
• Identify fact, opinion and point of view.
• Assess accuracy, relevancy, and comprehensiveness of information.
  

Standard 3: Uses information accurately and creatively

• Connect ideas and make predictions based on prior knowledge.
• Use organizational strategies to restate information.
• Identify intended audience and purpose.
• Determine appropriate problem solving strategies to integrate information and ideas from multiple resources.

Standard 4: Pursues information related to personal interests.

• Self-select fiction and non-fiction books to read for enjoyment, personalinterest and enrichment.
• Organize relevant information.
• Share information with others

Standard 5: Appreciates and enjoys literature and other creative expressions of information

• View and listen to a wide variety of literature.
• Participate in activities that encourage the appreciation of literature.
• Evaluate and respond to literature using a personal perspective.
• Develop awareness and examine the qualities of picture books, awardwinning books and various genres.
• Recognize basic literary elements.

Standard 6: Strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation

• Set a purpose for reading.
• Select appropriate materials.
• Develop awareness of basic information problem solving steps.
  

Standard 7: Recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society

• View and listen to literature and information from a variety of cultures and disciplines.
• Demonstrate proper care and handling of library resources.
• Show responsibility to others by returning materials on time, keeping materials in order and using correct checkout procedures.
• Respect the concept of shared access to limited resources.
• Develop awareness of public library.

Standard 8: Practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology

• Demonstrate responsible use of technology according to district acceptable use policy.
• Develop awareness of intellectual freedom and freedom of expression while accepting personal responsibility to maintain community standards.
• Avoid plagiarism and model appropriate use of basic copyright laws.
• Identify and cite sources.

Standard 9: Participates effectively in groups to pursue and generate information

• Exchange knowledge and information with others.
• Attend and respond appropriately to library activities.
• Participate and respond in group discussions by communicating specific facts, opinions, and points of view.
• Encourage and respect ideas from others.
  

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