WorksheetsTexas School Library Standards
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 37mins
When did the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas become effective?
May 30, 1995
August 4, 2017
July 17, 1997
August 2017
What is the legislative mandate that requires the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to adopt standards for school library services?
Texas Administrative Code Title 13
Texas Education Code §33.021
School Library Programs Section 4.1
TSLAC page
Who were the co-chairs of the Steering Committee to Revise School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas?
Donna Kearley and Sonja Schulz
Vanessa Ashcraft and Sunni Branstetter
Kim Garcia and Scott Harrell
Kelly Hoppe and Irene Kistler
What is the main goal of the revision to align the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas?
To comply with the Texas Administrative Code
To expand library services
To provide a current tool for evaluating and improving school library programs
To list the documents on the TSLAC page
Which document aligns with the revised School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas?
Long Range Plan for Technology 2006-2020
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills
Library Media Standards for Teachers of Students Ages 3-18
Texas Administrative Code for Public Libraries
What is the purpose of the revision of the School Library Programs: Standards and Guidelines for Texas?
To update the technology used in libraries
To align with additional provisions of the Texas Education Code and national standards
To reduce the number of standards and guidelines
To mandate new library programs
What are the six major components of School Library Standards based on?
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission
The Core Values defined below
The SBEC Guidelines for Certification of Texas School Librarians
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
Which of the following is NOT one of the strands of the School Library Standards?
Strand 1. Information Literacy
Strand 4. Digital Learning
Strand 5. Safe and Nurturing Environment
Strand 8. Community Engagement
According to the Standards and Guidelines for Texas, what is the nature of the recommendations for library programs?
They are mandatory for all school libraries.
They are optional and serve as a means for self-assessment.
They are only applicable to public libraries.
They are guidelines for technology use only.
What is the vision of Texas School Libraries according to the document?
To provide a range of books and digital materials for check-out only
To serve as quiet study spaces for students
To provide interactive collaborative learning environments
To focus solely on archiving historical documents
According to the Mission of Texas School Libraries, what is one of the roles of librarians?
To serve as the primary instructors in the classroom
To collaborate with teachers on curriculum design and delivery
To manage the financial aspects of the school
To enforce strict silence in the library at all times
Which of the following is a belief of Texas School Libraries?
School libraries should restrict access to information to protect students
School libraries are not responsible for teaching digital literacy
School libraries support reading for learning and pleasure
School libraries should be staffed by volunteers only
What is included in Dimension 1 of Strand 1 in the Summary of Goals and Principles for Learner-Centered Strands?
The school library program includes a carefully curated collection of current materials
The school library program focuses on historical archives
The school library program does not include digital resources
The school library program is limited to print materials only
What does Strand 2: Inquiry emphasize in school library programs?
Limiting access to information to ensure student focus
Providing access to information for inquiry learning
Encouraging students to rely on textbooks only
Discouraging collaboration between students and educators
What is the approach to learning that the school library program is based on according to Dimension 2?
Textbook-based learning
Inquiry approach to learning
Online-only learning
Lecture-based learning
According to Strand 3, Dimension 1, what are the essential skills that school library programs promote through reading?
Speed reading and memorization
Critical thinking and creativity
College, career, and community growth and enjoyment
Language acquisition and translation skills
As per Strand 4, Dimension 1, what does the library program use to combat traditional silos in education?
Strictly physical books and resources
Digital Learning - Effective school libraries
Single-subject focus groups
Annual educational seminars
What does Strand 5 emphasize about the role of school libraries?
They are primarily for book lending.
They are essential, safe, and flexible environments for teaching and learning.
They are only for quiet study and research.
They are used for administrative purposes.
According to Strand 4, Dimension 6, what are students encouraged to do in relation to digital intellectual property?
Ignore copyright rules and focus on content creation
Use digital intellectual property responsibly
Prioritize print resources over digital ones
Avoid using technology in learning
What does the school library program provide according to Dimension 4 of Strand 3?
Only traditional print materials
A focus on individual study without collaboration
Collaboration with other types of libraries and educational partners
Exclusive access to proprietary research databases
What is the role of a certified school librarian according to the school library program activities?
To manage book checkouts and returns exclusively
To coordinate school events and activities
To incorporate leadership activities, best practices, and professional development across campus
To supervise the school cafeteria
How are the school library program activities evaluated?
Through student feedback forms only
Using data analysis to improve student outcomes
Based on the number of books checked out
By the aesthetic appeal of the library
What is the purpose of the school library program design?
To ensure that only honor students have access to resources
To ensure that all students have equal access to appropriate resources necessary for academic success
To limit access to digital resources
To focus solely on providing fiction literature
What is one of the additional metrics in support of measurability involving services to students and teachers?
The number of computers in the library
The percentage of students receiving instruction from the librarian
The total number of pages in all library books
The color scheme of the library interior
Which of the following is a metric used for measuring the effectiveness of a school library program?
The age of the school building
The collection age of library resources
The number of windows in the library
The librarian's years of experience
What does Dimension 11: Budget (resources; not operational) include in its budget line?
Capital items such as computers
Travel and professional development
Commissioner’s Rules for school facilities
Technology devices per student seat
According to Dimension 15, what activities does the library program maintain?
Maintains a webpage, advocates for the program through social media, and complies with ADA
Provides technology devices per student seat
Complies with current Commissioner’s Rules for school facilities
Offers professional development
What is the focus of Dimension 14: Technology Access?
The number of books available in the library
The library program's compliance with ADA
Technology devices per student seat in the library
The library's budget for resources
What does Dimension 17: Facilities ensure compliance with?
ADA (the American with Disabilities Act)
Technology Access requirements
Current Commissioner’s Rules for school facilities
Budget allocations for operational resources
According to the STRAND 1 – INFORMATION LITERACY, what percentage of students and educators should be able to locate information, evaluate information, and effectively use information such as state digital resources, open educational resources, and print resources to be considered Distinguished?
90%
80%
70%
60%
What is expected of all students at the Proficient level of information literacy?
Participate in active learning and as synthesizers of information
Participate in active learning, as engaged collaborators, and as synthesizers of information
Participate in active learning, as engaged collaborators, as synthesizers of information, and in personalized learning within the context of the assignment
Participate only as synthesizers of information
What is the minimum percentage of students and educators that should be able to effectively use information resources to be considered at the Developing level?
90%
80%
70%
60%
Which of the following is not a characteristic of students at the Improvement Needed level?
Participate in active learning
Engaged as synthesizers of information
Engaged as collaborators
Personalized learning within the context of the assignment
According to the document, what percentage of student projects should show respect for intellectual property by obeying copyright laws, using information ethically and legally, and having a high respect for personal privacy to be considered Distinguished?
50%
60%
70%
90%
What is the minimum percentage of educators that need to demonstrate respect for intellectual property to be at least at the Proficient level?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for student projects to show respect for intellectual property according to the Accomplished level?
Using information ethically and legally
Having a high respect for personal privacy
Obeying copyright laws
Including transformative fair use
What is the expected percentage of student projects that need to show respect for intellectual property by obeying copyright laws, using information ethically and legally, and having a high respect for personal privacy to be categorized as Developing?
50%
60%
70%
80%
According to the standards and guidelines, what percentage of students in the "Distinguished" category have access to developmentally appropriate information resources?
50%
60%
70%
90%
What is one of the factors that student learning projects should show evidence of being able to evaluate and validate information for in the "Accomplished" category?
Popularity
Relevance
Quantity
Speed
In the "Proficient" category, what percentage of student learning projects show evidence of the ability to evaluate and validate information for authority, bias, credibility, currency, and relevance?
50%
60%
70%
80%
Which factor is not listed as a consideration for access to information resources in the "Improvement Needed" category?
Geographic barriers
Educational level
Technological access
Ethnicity
According to the document, what percentage of the resources available in the library for a Distinguished school library program should support student inquiry and/or interests?
50%
60%
80%
90%
What is a characteristic of resources in a Proficient school library program?
They are not aligned with state and district learning standards.
They do not support student inquiry and/or interests.
They are culturally inclusive.
They are only available in limited formats.
Which of the following is not a criterion for resources in an Accomplished school library program?
Developmentally appropriate
Culturally exclusive
Aligned with state and district learning standards
Support student inquiry and/or interests
What percentage of resources should be available in the library to meet the Developing standard for supporting student inquiry and/or interests?
50%
60%
70%
80%
In a school library program that needs improvement, what percentage of the resources should support student inquiry and/or interests?
50%
60%
70%
90%
Which level of library program includes access to subject experts such as university, museum, and institute personnel?
Distinguished
Accomplished
Proficient
Developing
What type of materials does the 'Improvement Needed' level of library program provide?
Electronic and audio books
Print and audio-visual materials
Curated open educational resources
Print materials
Which of the following is not a resource included in the 'Proficient' level of library program?
Subscriptions to a variety of digital materials
Access to subject experts
Print materials
Electronic and audio books
What is common to the library programs at all levels from 'Distinguished' to 'Developing'?
Access to subject experts
Curated open educational resources
Print and audio-visual materials
Subscriptions to a variety of digital materials
What percentage of projects done in the library use an inquiry-based learning model that requires students to pursue, create, and share knowledge to be considered Distinguished according to the standards?
50%
60%
70%
90%
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of student library instructional activities at the Accomplished level?
Focus on information literacy skills
Are developmentally appropriate
Are student-centered
Are independently conducted
At the Proficient level, what percentage of inquiry instruction is vertically aligned and collaboratively designed to ensure a systematic approach?
50%
60%
70%
80%
For a school library program to be rated as Developing, what percentage of student library instructional activities should focus on information literacy skills?
50%
60%
70%
80%
What percentage of inquiry projects are based on real world issues and problems in the 'Distinguished' category?
90%
80%
70%
60%
According to the 'Accomplished' category, what percentage of classes receive instruction in the location and use of relevant information to develop answers and solutions to real world problems?
90%
80%
70%
60%
In the 'Proficient' category, what percentage of inquiry projects include the opportunity to use critical thinking skills?
90%
80%
70%
60%
What is the percentage of inquiry projects that include the opportunity to consider diverse points of view in the 'Developing' category?
90%
80%
70%
60%
Which category suggests that 50% of classes receive instruction in the location and use of relevant information to develop answers and solutions to real world problems?
Distinguished
Accomplished
Proficient
Improvement Needed
According to the document, which of the following is NOT a method used to offer professional development in the area of inquiry for staff at the 'Distinguished' level?
Through collaborative planning of inquiry projects
In small group sessions
Through book study/PLC groups
Online webinars
What is one of the ways best practices in inquiry learning are promoted at the 'Accomplished' level?
Through newsletters
Using social media
Presentations
Other educators beyond the district level
Which of the following is a method used to promote best practices in inquiry learning across all levels from 'Distinguished' to 'Improvement Needed'?
Conversations
Webinars
Social media
Newsletters
What does the school library program offer to promote best practices in inquiry-based teaching and learning?
Student entertainment programs
Professional development opportunities
Financial assistance for students
Textbook rental services
Which of the following is considered evidence of the school library program's effectiveness in providing professional development?
Analysis of student bibliographies and library collection analysis
Number of books checked out by students
The school's overall academic performance
The library's opening hours
What type of artifacts might be used as evidence for the school library program's professional development effectiveness?
Library floor plans
Artifacts such as student work, formative assessments, and analysis of student data
Cafeteria menus
Sports team schedules
What percentage of library informational texts should be academically aligned to the curriculum to be considered Distinguished according to the standards?
50%
60%
70%
90%
Which category requires 80% of library materials for pleasure reading to be available in multiple formats and platforms?
Distinguished
Accomplished
Proficient
Developing
Under the Proficient category, what is one of the requirements for library informational texts?
Celebrate diverse points of view
Meet personal reading needs
Connect to real-world events
90% availability in multiple formats
What is a requirement for library materials for pleasure reading in the Improvement Needed category?
90% availability in multiple formats
Address social and environmental issues
Celebrate diverse points of view
50% availability in multiple formats
According to the document, what percentage of student input is requested for a library to be considered "Distinguished" in identifying their reading needs?
50%
60%
70%
90%
Which of the following is NOT a method used by a "Distinguished" library to encourage students to respond to literature?
Social media
Booktalks/trailers
Podcasts
Television commercials
What is a characteristic of a library in the "Improvement Needed" category for providing ways for students to respond to literature?
Uses three or more methods
Uses two or more methods
Uses one method
Does not provide a consistent way
For a library to be rated as "Accomplished," it must request input from what percentage of students and staff to identify their reading needs?
50%
60%
70%
80%
