"The National Study of School Evaluation (NSSE) Library Media Services indicators describe learning as the core of the school library media program.  They articulate the concepts of information literacy--the ability to find, use, and evaluate information, which is the foundation of life-long learning.  Thus, in a schoolwide context for learning, Illinois school library media programs are positioned to impact student learning.
        Illinois State Goal 5:   "Use the language arts to acquire, assess, and communicate information" (Illinois Learning Standards, p. 12) mirrors Category 1 of the Information Literacy Standards for Student Learning.... Other Illinois State Goals also reflect the interdisciplinary nature of learning.  For example, Illinois State Goal 12: "Understand the fundamental concepts, principles, and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences;" (Illinois Learning Standards, p. 34), and Illinois State Goal 24: "Promote and enhance health and well-being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills" (Illinois Learning Standards, p. 74).... The framework of the Illinois Learning Standards includes, for each discipline, a section called Applications of Learning: Solving Problems, Communicating, Using Technology, Working on Teams and Making Connections.  These applications are designed to ensure that student learning occurs and they too mirror the ideas expressed in the information literacy standards."  (Linking for Learning, p. 8)

Backgrounds and images from Microsoft Office 97 ClipArt
Created by Gail Wright
6/2/2000