Focused on:

Developing an understanding that the media center/public library is a place to fulfill informational needs (personal and educational). 

Developing an understanding of the organization and navigation of the media center, resources, and online catalogs.

Developing an understanding of acceptable media center behavior and care for materials.

Focused on:

Developing an understanding of the importance of information literacy and an appreciation for literature (personal and educational).

Developing information literacy skills.

Developing an understanding of different types/formats of literature and nonfiction.

Developing a variety of reading strategies to ensure comprehension of text.

Developing 21st Century learning skills through information literacy.

Focused on:

Developing information and technology skills with specific research models ("Super 3" for grades K-3 and the "Big 6" for grades 4-6).

1. Identify the problem and/or need for information

2. Determine the best resources.

3. Identify, extract, organize, and present relevant information

4. Evaluate the product and process

Developing the understanding of intellectual property and fair use

Developing strong digital citizenship and Internet safety practices.