Your Results for "Diagnostic Test" Print this page Student Nam Student E Karyna Samaniego mail: karyna.samaniego@gmail.com Site Title: Online Study Guide for Lbrary Media Specialist Book's Online Study Title: Guide for School Ubrary Media Specialist Book's Pearson Author: Education Location Study Guide > ‘on Site: Diagnostic Test Date/Time December 2 ‘Submitted: 2015 at 9:23 PM (UTC/GMT) Overall Score: 65% of 20 questions The American Library Association's Information Power is most useful for guiding library media specialists in the process of: ‘Your Answer: defining the vision, goals, and policies of the schoo! library media center. This question requires the examinee to understand the role of the library media program and its relationship to the total school program and to information resources and services beyond the school. The American Library Association's Information Power provides guidelines for facilitating ongoing improvement of school library media programs. Information Power is designed to guide and support library media specialists’ efforts in the areas of learning and teaching, information access, and program administration. The content of this publication provides a conceptual foundation for creating school library media program vision, goals, and policies that are consistent with the principles of professional librarianship. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 1 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 1 and do the Chapter 1 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. ‘The most important role of the library media program in supporting the school curriculum is to: ‘Your Answer: provide opportunities for students to access, use, and evaluate Information in all subject areas.This question requires the examinee to understand the role of the library media program and its relationship to the total school program. The primary goal of the school is to promote student learning. A library media program that works with teachers to interweave information literacy skills into subject-area instruction helps students develop cognitive strategies for locating, analyzing, creating, and communicating information and apply these strategies in relevant. educational contexts. This integrated approach provides students with tools to support their achievement of subject-area learning goals. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 1 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 1 and do the Chapter 1 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. Which of the following best describes the most effective way for a school library ‘media specialist to help prevent plagiarism among the student body? ‘Your Answer: providing ongoing instruction about plagiarism and the proper methods for citing sources This question requires the examinee to understand the roles and responsibilities of the school library media specialist and strategies for ongoing professional growth and development. The school library media program is at the forefront Of the complex issues that surround information and its uses in today's society, and the learning community looks to the schoo! library media specialist for leadership in this area. By providing students at every grade level with explicit and ongoing instruction on the concept of intellectual property and the nature of plagiarism, the library media specialist takes a proactive approach to developing students’ understanding of how to use information responsibly. ‘Teaching the proper methods for citing sources provides students with the skills they need to acknowledge others’ ideas and words appropriately and to use Information in an ethical manner. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 2 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 2 and do the Chapter 2 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of tthe chapter. ‘The most effective way for a school library media specialist to gain current, research-based knowledge about resources and strategies that are effective in promoting students’ information literacy skills is to: ‘Your Answer: subscribe to and regularly read journals for library professionals. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of various strategies for maintaining current, research-based knowledge about information resources and technologies. To develop and maintain expertise in the diverse and ever-changing field of information literacy, the library media specialist must engage in constant learning. This requires reading the current literature of the field. Journals that are written specifically for library professionals contain information such as summaries of research studies, articles written by librarians, strategies for integrating theory and practice, and reviews and descriptions of new resources and technologies. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 2 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 2 and do the Chapter 2 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter,Alibrary media specialist wants to help perents/guardians understand the role of library media center programs and services in their children’s education. Which of the following would be the most effective strategy for achieving this objective? Your Answe: iting monthly articles for the school's Web site or newsletter ‘on selected features of the library media center program This question requires the examinee to understand strategies for ‘communicating and collaborating with members of the school community to promote information literacy. Parents/guardiens are most likely already familiar with the school Web site or newsletter as a source of information about school activities and events. Making use of these familiar communication tools allows the library media specialist to reach an established audience. This strategy also provides an opportunity for the library media specialist to help parents/guardians understand how library media programs such as research skills instruction and literature appreciation relate directly to classroom and schoolwide activities, thus reinforcing the library media program's integral role in and its support for the larger school program. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 3 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 3 and do the Chapter 3 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. Which of the following steps should a library media specialist take first when conducting a reference interview with a student? Your Answer: formulating a research question to guide the student's information search Correct Answer: asking questions to determine the nature and quantity of information the student requires This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of strategies for eliciting information from library users regarding their needs and interests. One Of the primary roles of the schoo! library media specialist is to assist students in the use of the library and its collection. One strategy for fulfiling this role is the reference interview. The reference interview is 2 conversation between the. school library media specialist and 2 student for the purpose of clarifying student's information needs. Asking questions to clearly define the nature, quantity, level, and format of information needed is essential in guiding the student to the resources in the collection that will be most helpful and relevant. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 3 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 3 and do the Chapter 3 End-of-Chepter Exercises at the end of the chapter. Alibrary media specialist using social learning theory to guide instruction would ‘most likely employ which of the following strategies? Your Answer: (blank) Which of the followina strateaies is the mast anoronriate and effective wav foran elementary schoo’ library media specialist to support kindergarten students’ emergent reading skills? ‘Your Answer: reading aloud to students from Big Books that include alliterative or rhyming texts and pointing to each word as it is ‘spoken This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of methods for providing resources and services that are responsive to the characteristics, abilities, and needs of diverse groups of students. Emergent readers are just beginning to understand print and its relationship to our sound system and the words we speak. By using Big Books, the library media specialist can engage a group of students in shared "reading" to help reinforce this understanding. Word patterns, rhymes, and alliteration provide language regularities that make text easier for emergent readers to decode. ‘To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 4 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 4 and do the Chapter 4 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. ‘An elementary schoo! is planning to adopt a flexible scheduling approach for the library media center. Which of the following teacher concerns is most often associated with making the change to this scheduling model? lose some of their planning time, and some ‘students may not visit the library media center at all. This question requires the examinee to understand strategies for creating a student-centered library environment that promotes the habit of lifelong learning and facilitates intellectual and physical access for all students to information, literature, and ideas. In library media programs that use a fixed schedule, students usually visit the library media center as a class for a set period of time each week (e.g., Tuesdays from 9:00-10:00 a.m.). In this Scheduling model, teachers often use students’ library media center time for planning. A change to a flexible scheduling model, in which individuals, small ‘groups, and classes use the library media center as needed for content-area and other projects, eliminates this extra planning time for teachers. And because classes will no longer come to the library media center at a set time, the assurance that every student will visit the library media center each wee! also eliminated. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 5 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 5 and do the Chapter 5 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. 10. Which of the following strategies would be most effective for creating a student- friendly environment in the school library media center? Your Answei showcasing student work and achievements in the library media center throughout the school year This question requires the examinee to identify strategies for creating a positive, inviting, and accessible library environment. When students see their ‘own work displayed in the library media center, they are more likely to feel a sense of community and belonging with regard to the library media center. Displaying students’ work also conveys to students that they are a priority in the library media center.To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 5 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 5 and do the Chapter 5 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. 11. For which of the following tasks would a thesaurus be the most appropriate resource to use? ‘Your Answer: locating synonyms or related terms for 2 selected word This question requires the examinee to understand the types, characteristics, and uses of various information and technological resources; the types and characteristics of literature for children and young adults; and strategies for promoting literacy. A thesaurus is a specialized dictionary that deals solely with synonyms and antonyms. Unlike traditional dictionaries, a thesaurus does not Include definitions, word origin, or pronunciations. A thesaurus Is particularly useful in choosing the right word to use in a specific context. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 6 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 6 and do the Chapter 6 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. 12. A general almanac would be the most helpful information source for answering which of the following questions? ‘Your Answer: Where is the country of Oman located on a map? Correct Answer: What is the population of the Czech Republic? This question requires the examinee to recognize types, characteristics, and uses of various information resources. A general almanac is an annual publication that provides useful data and statistics related to topics such as governments, demographics, geography, and economics. The data and statistics in @ general almanac are most often presented in the form of charts and tables. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 6 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 6 and do the Chapter 6 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. ‘As a part of a unit on current events, students are researching a proposal to build a new shopping center in their community. The students gather information from a wide variety of sources including newspaper editorials, pamphlets from business organizations, and various Web sites. Which of the following questions will best help the students determine potential biases in each of these sources? ‘Your Answer: Did the source's author use credible references to support his or her claims about this shopping center? fow Is the development of this shopping center likely to benefit or harm the source's author? Correct Answer: ‘This question requires the examinee to understand information literacy skills ‘and methods and materials for facilitating the development of these skills. Objectivity and fairness in the coverage of a topic are important considerationsin determining bias. In reviewing information about a controversial issue, bias can be assessed by examining a source's coverage of different points of view or potential actions. IF the author(s) of a source can be expected to gain or suffer significantly from a particular outcome or decision on an issue, then the Information presented In the source is more likely to be biased. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 7 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 7 and do the Chapter 7 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. 14. ‘As a middle schoo! class begins work on an independent research project, the library media specialist has students list what they already know about their topics and what they want to learn about their topics. This activity is likely to be particularly effective in helping students: ‘Your Answer: develop 2 focus for the information-gathering process. This question requires the examinee to demonstrate knowledge of various strategies for formulating research questions. A central concept of the national information literacy standards for students is efficient and effective use of Information. Students will be able to gather relevant and useful information for 2 particular need most effectively if they develop one or more guiding questions based on what they want to know about the topic. The approach described teaches students a process for forming such questions that is applicable to all content areas as well as personal inquiry. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 7 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 7 and do the Chapter 7 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. 15. Which of the following statements provides the best rationale for an annual review of a school library media program's collection development policy? ‘Your Answer: Change occurs continuously in school populations, curricular needs, financial resources, and information resources. This question requires the examinee to understand principles and procedures of collection development and the management and organization of information, materials, equipment, and technological resources in the library media program. The collection development policy for a school library media program is a written plan developed to prioritize and explain purchases for the library ‘media collection. An annual review of this policy helps ensure that the library ‘media collection continues to meet the information and recreation needs of students and teachers and that it reflects the most current standards, curricula, and technologies. The priorities defined in a collection development policy promote sound decisions for adjusting to changes in funding or shifts in student or staff demographics. ‘To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 8 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 8 and do the Chapter 8 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. When selecting new fiction titles to add to the library media collection, the key advantage of using professional selection tools is that they:Your Answer: provide authoritative information about and reviews of available materials, This question requires the examinee to identify systems, resources, and technologies for effectively managing the library media collection. Many new materials and resources become available every year. Professional selection tools are available in both print and online formats and contain annotations, reviews, and commentary useful in evaluating materials for the school library ‘media collection. Professionals in the school library media field provide much of this information. Use of such tools helps the library media specialist locate reliable information about new materials in a quick and efficient manner. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 8 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 8 and do the Chapter 8 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. 17. In which of the following situations would it be most appropriate and effective for a library media specialist to request reallocation to the school library media program of existing school funds obtained from federal sources? ‘Your Answer: The library media specialist plans to establish an after- schoo! library club for interested students. Correct Answer: The library media specialist plans to purchase a broad range of leveled materials and computer software to ‘monitor students’ reading progress. This question requires the examinee to understand principles, policies, and procedures related to the management of human, financial, and physical resources of the library media program. Federal funding sources such as Title I and Improving Literacy Through Schoo! Libraries provide schools with funds, specifically to help improve students’ reading achievement. Since the library ‘media program serves all students in the school, these types of federal funds would cover library media purchases that directly target this objective. In this case, leveled materials and monitoring software would provide instructional staff with additional support in achieving the goal of increasing all students’ reading proficiency and achievement. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 9 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 9 and do the Chapter 9 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter. 18. Which of the following steps should a library media specialist take first when planning a budget for the library media center? ‘Your Answer: reviewing purchase orders from the previous school year Correct Answer: determining how much money is available for the current fiscal year This question requires the examinee to apply knowledge of the budgeting process. Allocating funds to different components of the library media program ‘can be a challenging task. To manage the library media program in a cost- effective manner, the library media specialist must first be aware of how much money he or she has to spend. In this way, the library media specialist can plan strategies, such as grant proposals or fund-raising activities, for meeting specific needs (e.g., new reference materials, periodical subscriptions) that may exceed the regular budget allowance.To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 9 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 9 and do the Chapter 9 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter, 19. Current research indicates that which of the following factors in a schoo! library media program has the greatest positive effect on student learning? Your Answer: a full-time, certified library media specialist This question requires the examinee to understand methods for engaging in comprehensive and collaborative planning, assessment, and evaluation of the library media program. More than 60 studies have shown clear evidence of the connection between student achievement and school library media programs that have full-time, qualified library media specialists. A 2004 Illinois Study showed that the presence of a qualified school library media specialist is a predictor of student proficiency in the language arts. A Michigan study in 2003 indicated that reading scores rise with the extent to which school library media programs are headed by certified library media specialists. In a Florida study, students in schools with full-time library media specialists scored higher on reading tests than those in schools with less fully staffed library media. programs. More than a dozen states have gathered research demonstrating the positive impact of full-time, certified school library media specialists on student learning and achievement. To review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 10 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 10 and do the Chapter 10 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter, 20. T would lke to see more books about ‘The most helpful resource in the library media center is ‘When I'm reading for fun, Took for books that Ahigh school library media specialist asks students and staff to complete the questionnaire shown above at the end of each school year. The primary benefit, Of this practice is most likely that it: ‘Your Answer: assists the library media specialist in identifying materials for deselection from the library media collection. Correct Answer: provides the library media specialist with insight into users’ information and recreation needs. This question requires the examinee to identify methods for determining the information and recreation needs of members of the learning community. Collaboration with members of the learning community is an essential step in providing 2 library media collection that is responsive to the information and recreation needs of students, staff, and others. This collaboration can be ‘achieved through a variety of methods, including various types of surveys. The survey in this item has open-ended responses, allowing students and staff to be as specific as they wish and providing the library media specialist with helpful data for determining whether current resources and services are what theTo review and prepare for specific test coverage of Competency 10 and for additional practice working with sample exercises that address that content read Chapter 10 and do the Chapter 10 End-of-Chapter Exercises at the end of the chapter, Copyright © 1995 - 2014 Pearson Education . All rights reserved. Legal Notice | Privacy Policy | Permissions