Praxis 5311 Library Media Specialist

D. 600s

"Making Useful Things" is an appropriate description for the resources in which of the following Dewey classifications? A. 300s B. 400s C. 500s D. 600s E. 700s

A. the title paragraph

100 1 Symonds, Robert Wemyss, ‡d 1889-1958. 245 12 A book of English clocks/ ‡c by R.W. Symonds. 250 Rev. ed. 260 London: ‡b Penguin Books, ‡c 1950. The portion of an OCLC record shown above is generally known as A. the title paragraph B. general notes C. subject access entries and terms D. physical characteristics E. series data

A. cataloging record

A MARC record is a A. cataloging record B. circulation record C. reconsideration record D. record of accounts E. patron record

A. critical incident analysis

A group of eighth graders who work well in the library media center when accompanied by their teacher regularly misbehave when there for independent study. In an attempt to address the situation, the library media specialist asks herself, "Why do the students misbehave when working independently?" and "What am I doing to support acceptable behavior?" This aspect of reflective practice is called A. critical incident analysis B. exploratory practice C. action research D. dialogue and reflection E. teaching and learning journal

B. select from among the candidates and provide training

A high school has been advertising for three months for a library media center assistant. Numerous candidates have applied for the position, but none of them is fully qualified. The most appropriate action for the library media specialist to recommend is to A. ask the district's personnel director to select the candidate B. select from among the candidates and provide training C. leave the position unfilled until next year D. judge candidates primarily on the basis of their rapport with students E. invite assistants from media programs at other schools to apply

D. have an opening at least 32 inches wide

A library media center is installing a security gate at its student entrance. To comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the security gate should A. display lights to pace people entering B. emit an alarm when a problem is detected C. have a security camera for remote viewing D. have an opening at least 32 inches wide E. be able to be disabled from the circulation desk

A. requiring students to set goals and develop strategies for meeting them

A library media specialist can support students in the development of self-regulation skills by A. requiring students to set goals and develop strategies for meeting them B. offering step-by-step instructions to explain how students can complete a learning task C. providing students with examples of quality work done by others D. varying learning activities to appeal to visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners E. posing questions that gradually lead students from easy or familiar examples to new concepts

A. Show students how to locate the title, author, publisher, and date of publication on a title page

A library media specialist is planning a lesson to introduce third graders to simple bibliographic citation. Which of the following should the library media specialist do first? A. Show students how to locate the title, author, publisher, and date of publication on a title page B. Ask students to identify correct and incorrect bibliographies from several samples C. Give groups of students cards containing the elements of a bibliography to arrange in the correct order D. Put students in pairs and ask them to explain to each other how to assemble a bibliography E. Model how to use a style manual to look up bibliography formats

E. historical characters whose exploits are retold and exaggerated

A library media specialist is selecting a read-aloud to introduce students to tall tales. The best choice is one that includes A. animal characters that behave like humans B. animal characters with magical powers C. fictional characters living in actual historical settings D. human characters reacting to supernatural occurrences E. historical characters whose exploits are retold and exaggerated

D. Weeding the collection

A library media specialist new to a high school observes the library collection is older than the recommendations of most collection evaluation tools. Which of the following is the library media specialist's best first step to address the problem? A. Investigating membership in a virtual library B. Purchasing only materials with the current year's copyright date C. Replacing any item with a copyright date older than ten years D. Weeding the collection E. Adding new titles to the 500s and 600s

E. Users will have increased access to information resources not available in their own libraries.

A library media specialist requests permission from the board of education for the district to join a county-wide library consortium. Which of the following is the library media specialist's most effective argument in support of participating in the consortium? A. The costs of services may be reduced through group purchasing. B. The members can join together to advocate for the needs of libraries. C. The members' expertise will be improved through professional development programs offered by the consortium. D. The members can reduce spending limited funds on duplicate resources. E. Users will have increased access to information resources not available in their own libraries.

D. subscribing to and reading various professional publications regularly

A library media specialist with few available ongoing professional development activities in librarianship can best maintain an awareness of developments and trends in the field by A. requesting financial support from the administration to attend national library media conferences B. conducting individual research at local libraries and universities into problems in the profession C. joining the local chapter of the International Reading Association D. subscribing to and reading various professional publications regularly E. contacting associations in neighboring states for copies of their newsletters and notification of their activities

A. resource sharing

A major reason for a library to participate in an interlibrary loan network is that such networking allows A. resource sharing B. online searching C. retrospective conversion D. computerized library centers E. information dissemination

E. Visiting classrooms to observe the content teachers present and the materials they use

A media specialist is unable to collaborate with teachers because media center classes are scheduled during teachers' preparation time. Of the following, which action by the media specialist is most likely to solve this problem? A. Asking teachers to supply the media center with copies of their courses of study B. Sending out announcements on newly acquired media center materials C. Keeping a record of which materials were requested by teachers at which times of the year D. Soliciting input from teachers about additions to the media center collection E. Visiting classrooms to observe the content teachers present and the materials they use

D. Learning about one another's background and experience

A novice library media specialist is being mentored by an experienced colleague from another school in the district. What should the novice library media specialist expect in the initial stage of the mentoring partnership? A. Assessment of the novice's strengths and needs by the mentor B. Setting of short- and long-term goals for the partnership C. Sharing of information about resources and people the novice can access for support and growth D. Learning about one another's background and experience E. Review of progress and identification of any outstanding issues

E. provide leadership for the improvement of the profession

A primary goal of an organization such as the American Library Association (ALA) is to A. mandate national curriculum B. control publication of literature related to the profession C. advise members about techniques for personal financial security D. enforce standards for the practice of the profession E. provide leadership for the improvement of the profession

C. being exposed to a variety of literature

According to current research in the field of reading, the single most important activity for building the knowledge that children need for eventual success in reading is A. completing the supplemental workbooks that accompany basal readers B. checking out books from the school library media center C. being exposed to a variety of literature D. being taught by a teacher certified to teach reading E. mastering kindergarten-readiness objectives

A. Science fiction

An author who relies on hypothesized scientific advancements and imagined technology to create credible plots is writing in which of the following genres? A. Science fiction B. Folktale C. Contemporary realism D. Fantasy E. Informational science literature

A. Big6

Bob Berkowitz and Mike Eisenberg created which of the following? A. Big6 B. Taxonomies of the School Library Media Program C. The magazine Teacher Librarian D. AACR2 E. MARC records

A. Teacher and learner are separated for most of the learning process. B. The course of the program is influenced or controlled by an organized educational institution. C. Some form of media is used to overcome the physical separation of teacher and learner and to carry course content. D. Two-way communication in some form is provided between teacher and learner.

By definition, distance education is characterized by which of the following? Select all that apply. A. Teacher and learner are separated for most of the learning process. B. The course of the program is influenced or controlled by an organized educational institution. C. Some form of media is used to overcome the physical separation of teacher and learner and to carry course content. D. Two-way communication in some form is provided between teacher and learner. E. Learners receive grades based on the performance of other learners in the class.

E. mark materials with an ownership stamp

Even when books and other material are received "shelf ready," a library staff member must still A. order printed cards B. attach book cards and a pocket or bar codes C. classify the materials and assign subject headings D. provide descriptive cataloging E. mark materials with an ownership stamp

D. Creating a brochure to entice tourists to visit the nation

Fifth-grade social studies students are researching nations of the world. Which of the following activities is most likely to build their critical thinking skills? A. Writing a list of the nation's vital statistics B. Coloring the various environmental areas of the nation C. Mapping the nation's major landforms D. Creating a brochure to entice tourists to visit the nation E. Charting the history of the nation's leadership on a time line

B. Assisting a teacher in selecting a videotape to meet a specific objective

For which of the following activities does the library media specialist serve as an instructional partner? A. Assisting a teacher in the scheduling of a videotape B. Assisting a teacher in selecting a videotape to meet a specific objective C. Preparing a purchase order for several videotapes that meet specific objectives D. Entering a videotape record into the database of an automated circulation system E. Showing a student how to use the videotape player to view a tape on a specific objective

B. It is outside the zone of intervention for the majority of the class.

In "The Role of Intermediaries in the Information Search Process," Kuhlthau states: What is the role of the information professional as intermediary in an environment where information systems provide direct access to the end user? To address this question the concept of a zone of intervention has been introduced based on Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development. The zone of intervention is that area in which an information user can do with advice and assistance what he or she cannot do alone. Intervention within this zone enables the user to move along in the information search process. Intervention outside this zone is inefficient and unnecessary; experienced by users as intrusive, on the one side and overwhelming, on the other. The complexity of the task, level of uncertainty, and stage in the information search process influence the zone of intervention. A class in a high school media center is conducting independent research in the center's computer lab. The library media specialist observes that a few students are having difficulty using "AND," "OR," and "NOT" in their online searches. He calls the class to an instructional area and teaches them a review lesson on Boolean searching. Question: According to Kuhlthau, which of the following statements describes the library media specialist's action? A. It is within the zone of intervention for the majority of the class. B. It is outside the zone of intervention for the majority of the class. C. He is determining if the students are in a stage of the information search process that is too advanced for them. D. He is moving the class further along the information search process. E. He is using more capable peers to assist the students having difficulty

A. adult assistance moves a learner closer to being able to complete a task independently

In "The Role of Intermediaries in the Information Search Process," Kuhlthau states: What is the role of the information professional as intermediary in an environment where information systems provide direct access to the end user? To address this question the concept of a zone of intervention has been introduced based on Vygotsky's concept of the zone of proximal development. The zone of intervention is that area in which an information user can do with advice and assistance what he or she cannot do alone. Intervention within this zone enables the user to move along in the information search process. Intervention outside this zone is inefficient and unnecessary; experienced by users as intrusive, on the one side and overwhelming, on the other. The complexity of the task, level of uncertainty, and stage in the information search process influence the zone of intervention. The chief similarity between Kuhlthau's zone of intervention and Vygotsky's zone of proximal development is the belief that A. adult assistance moves a learner closer to being able to complete a task independently B. intervention from an adult always benefits the learning process C. activities conducted within these zones are limited by the cultural background of the learner D. adults are more effective in helping learners complete tasks independently than are more capable peers E. an intermediary is needed only when the learner has direct access to the information necessary to complete a task

C. principal

In a site-based school management program, the key individual for planning a new library facility is the A. architect B. business administrator C. principal D. librarian E. school superintendent

D. What subject area does it cover and is it broad or specific?

In determining the scope of nonfiction materials being considered for purchase, the library media specialist should ask which of the following questions? A. Who is the author and what expertise does he or she have? B. How current is the material and are there any sources that are more current? C. Is the information in the source accurate and would experts agree that it is? D. What subject area does it cover and is it broad or specific? E. How much does it cost and are there comparable sources that are less expensive?

A. design policies and procedures to allow students and staff maximum access to information services

In the development of policies and procedures for operation of the library media center program, the library media specialist's primary consideration should be to A. design policies and procedures to allow students and staff maximum access to information services B. communicate policies and procedures to the appropriate staff and members of the community C. design policies and procedures as indicated by the building principal D. include the administrative and teaching staff in the development of policies and procedures E. implement a process to evaluate policies and procedures on a regular basis

D. The user wants to eliminate any results that contain a specific term.

In which of the following situations might a user consider a Boolean search when seeking information in a search engine? A. The user wants only websites that originate in a certain country. B. The user wants the most relevant websites to be listed at the top of the results page. C. The user wants to allow for variations in spelling or word forms. D. The user wants to eliminate any results that contain a specific term. E. The user wants only documents in which chosen words appear side by side.

C. find out whether the school district uses a standard performance evaluation form for paraprofessionals

Mr. Singh, a library media specialist new to a school district, discovers that he is required to provide the media director with performance evaluations of paraprofessionals working in the library media center. The best course of action for Mr. Singh to take to meet that requirement is to A. examine evaluation instruments used in other library media centers and select the most appropriate for his situation B. generate an evaluation instrument outlining the specific responsibilities of the paraprofessionals in the library media center C. find out whether the school district uses a standard performance evaluation form for paraprofessionals D. ask the paraprofessionals to provide him with copies of their previous performance evaluations E. create a detailed anecdotal evaluation of each paraprofessional

B. Subscribing to a children's online information database that gives access to periodicals, newspapers, and reference works on a wide variety of topics

Ms. Claybourne is a media specialist traveling between two elementary schools. Each houses a small collection of fiction titles and several computers with Internet access in a classroom-sized facility. She would like to increase her students' access to information resources so they can conduct research. Which of the following actions is most likely to fulfill this goal? A. Purchasing sets of encyclopedias to be stored in nearby classrooms on wheeled carts and brought to the library classroom when needed for research B. Subscribing to a children's online information database that gives access to periodicals, newspapers, and reference works on a wide variety of topics C. Reserving her budget for the purchase of periodicals, newspapers, and reference works until each library has sufficient materials for students to conduct research D. Creating a traveling library of research materials that can be housed in each school a certain number of months each year E. Soliciting donations for a reference library from the parents' association and local businesses

E. Support for specific educational goals and objectives

Of the following, which is the most important consideration for the development of the budget for a library media center? A. Changes in technology B. Changes in school population C. Increased cost of materials D. Replacement of obsolete equipment E. Support for specific educational goals and objectives

D. a simple, direct style and few distracting details

One characteristic that makes folktales "tellable tales" is A. well-developed, intricate characterization B. themes that consistently relate to the current values of society C. a plot that includes many subplots D. a simple, direct style and few distracting details E. a setting that refers to a specific time and place

D. Newly published books

Ordinarily, for which of the following would the largest portion of an elementary school library's book budget be spent? A. Reference books B. Replacements for worn-out books C. Paperback books D. Newly published books E. Duplicates of books in great demand

A. their collections can complement each other and thus provide a wider variety of resources for students

Partnerships between school library media specialists and public librarians are important because A. their collections can complement each other and thus provide a wider variety of resources for students B. public librarians have special training in how to conduct research, and this expertise can be made available to students C. public libraries are usually open after school and on weekends D. public librarians have stronger ties to community groups E. school library media specialists know more about children's literature

B. ISBN C. Subject headings D. Dewey decimal classification E. Edition

Question: Using CIP, a technical services professional can access which of the following bibliographic data about a resource? Select all that apply. A. Pagination B. ISBN C. Subject headings D. Dewey decimal classification E. Edition

C. Imprint

Questions 25-27 refer to the following record. 100 1 Symonds, Robert Wemyss, ‡d 1889-1958. 245 12 A book of English clocks/ ‡c by R.W. Symonds. 250 Rev. ed. 260 London: ‡b Penguin Books, ‡c 1950. Which of the following information about an item is described in the 260 field? A. Title statement B. Computer file characteristics C. Imprint D. Edition statement E. Country of producing entity statement

C. Symonds, Robert Wemyss, 1889-1958. A book of English clocks/by R.W. Symonds. —Rev. ed.—London: Penguin Books, 1950.

Questions 25-27 refer to the following record. 100 1 Symonds, Robert Wemyss, ‡d 1889-1958. 245 12 A book of English clocks/ ‡c by R.W. Symonds. 250 Rev. ed. 260 London: ‡b Penguin Books, ‡c 1950. Which of the following shows how this record would appear when printed? A. Symonds, Robert Wemyss (1950). A book of English clocks. Penguin Books: London. B. A book of English clocks/by R.W. Symonds. Revised Edition. 1950. C. Symonds, Robert Wemyss, 1889-1958. A book of English clocks/by R.W. Symonds. —Rev. ed.—London: Penguin Books, 1950. D. R.W. Symonds. A book of English clocks. 1950 edition. London: Penguin Books. E. English clocks R.W. Symonds (1889-1958). A book of English clocks. Penguin Books: London, 1950.

D. Celebrating Diversity

Questions 32-35 refer to the following passage. Polacco, Patricia. Mrs. Katz and Tush. Illustrated by Patricia Polacco. Bantam Little Rooster Books, 1992. ISBN 0-553-08122-5. 32p. 5-8. Fiction. Larnel convinces his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, to adopt a scrawny, tailless kitten--ugly and unwanted. As the kitten grows, so does the relationship between the lonely Jewish widow and the African American boy. The friends discover that they have much in common when Mrs. Katz invites Larnel to celebrate a Passover Seder with her. Lively illustrations flesh out the story with details of interiors, neighborhood surroundings, and real people. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, edited by Rudine Sims Bishop. A library media specialist is preparing a reading list for inclusion in a second-grade thematic unit. In which of the following units would this work be most appropriate? A. Community Helpers B. African American History Month C. What is a Family? D. Celebrating Diversity E. America the Beautiful

D. The Keeping Quilt

Questions 32-35 refer to the following passage. Polacco, Patricia. Mrs. Katz and Tush. Illustrated by Patricia Polacco. Bantam Little Rooster Books, 1992. ISBN 0-553-08122-5. 32p. 5-8. Fiction. Larnel convinces his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, to adopt a scrawny, tailless kitten--ugly and unwanted. As the kitten grows, so does the relationship between the lonely Jewish widow and the African American boy. The friends discover that they have much in common when Mrs. Katz invites Larnel to celebrate a Passover Seder with her. Lively illustrations flesh out the story with details of interiors, neighborhood surroundings, and real people. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, edited by Rudine Sims Bishop. A library media specialist plans to use Mrs . Katz and Tush as part of an author study of Patricia Polacco. Which of the following works might also be included? A. Snowflake Bentley B. Because of Winn-Dixie C. Ella Enchanted D. The Keeping Quilt E. Song and Dance Man

A. has been recognized by a panel of social studies experts for its accuracy and literary quality

Questions 32-35 refer to the following passage. Polacco, Patricia. Mrs. Katz and Tush. Illustrated by Patricia Polacco. Bantam Little Rooster Books, 1992. ISBN 0-553-08122-5. 32p. 5-8. Fiction. Larnel convinces his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, to adopt a scrawny, tailless kitten--ugly and unwanted. As the kitten grows, so does the relationship between the lonely Jewish widow and the African American boy. The friends discover that they have much in common when Mrs. Katz invites Larnel to celebrate a Passover Seder with her. Lively illustrations flesh out the story with details of interiors, neighborhood surroundings, and real people. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, edited by Rudine Sims Bishop. The notation that Mrs . Katz and Tush was a Notable 1992 Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies indicates that the work A. has been recognized by a panel of social studies experts for its accuracy and literary quality B. is appropriate to include in any social studies curriculum for students ages 5-8 C. should be considered required reading for all students ages 5-8 D. was written by a distinguished author in the field of children's literature E. would be an appropriate choice for reading to students aloud

B. 32p.

Questions 32-35 refer to the following passage. Polacco, Patricia. Mrs. Katz and Tush. Illustrated by Patricia Polacco. Bantam Little Rooster Books, 1992. ISBN 0-553-08122-5. 32p. 5-8. Fiction. Larnel convinces his neighbor, Mrs. Katz, to adopt a scrawny, tailless kitten--ugly and unwanted. As the kitten grows, so does the relationship between the lonely Jewish widow and the African American boy. The friends discover that they have much in common when Mrs. Katz invites Larnel to celebrate a Passover Seder with her. Lively illustrations flesh out the story with details of interiors, neighborhood surroundings, and real people. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies Kaleidoscope: A Multicultural Booklist for Grades K-8, edited by Rudine Sims Bishop. Which of the following pieces of information included in the entry at left indicates that the work is most likely a picture book? A. Bantam Little Rooster Books B. 32p. C. Fiction D. ISBN 0-553-08122-5 E. Notable 1992 Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies

D. role of the library media specialist as an expert guide in the information-seeking process

Questions 36-39 refer to the following passage. The passage below is by Joyce Valenza in School Librarians: A Field Guide to an Evolving Species. I have heard people argue the relevancy of physical libraries and librarians in a growing virtual world. Working with young people on a daily basis, I know how critical human interaction is. I know that students don't know what they don't know. And dependence on the free Web and the new independence that the Web gives student researchers often results in substantial research "holes." I know that a student's research improves when he or she poses a question to a human rather than a fictional butler. I know that thoughtful research is a training ground for adult life and that good research habits require creativity, training, and much practice, and that research involves careful strategies and materials beyond the free Web. I know that topical research—merely finding and retelling information in a state, president, or country report—has no relevance in an information‑rich landscape. I know how to help teachers change the questions to make research a meaningful learning experience. I know how to design Web-based instruction and how to design assessment tools that measure students' use of information technologies, as well as their mastery of content standards. I know that I have expertise in database searching that my teaching colleagues will never have time to develop. And I know that it is my responsibility to ensure that my students and faculty develop skills of information literacy, so that they know how to access, evaluate, analyze, organize, document, and communicate information in effective and ethical ways. The primary purpose of this article is to promote the A. importance of a library media center that is equipped with state-of-the-art technology B. benefits of collaboration between teachers and library media specialists on instructional design C. legal and ethical implications of allowing students use of the free Web D. role of the library media specialist as an expert guide in the information-seeking process E. need for teacher training in the area of integrating technology and instruction

D. degree to which educational objectives are achieved

Regular and systematic evaluation of the school library media program should focus primarily on the A. number and types of resources in the collection B. number and types of services offered C. student circulation statistics D. degree to which educational objectives are achieved E. amount of cooperative instructional planning time

A. the ethical and legal use of information

Students should be required to use bibliographical citations in research projects primarily because it teaches them A. the ethical and legal use of information B. the rules for punctuation and capitalization C. organized thinking D. different citation formats E. critical thinking skills

D. advance preparation, including reading aloud

Successful storytelling depends mostly on the storyteller's A. ability to tell a story spontaneously B. explanation of unusual vocabulary C. follow-up questions to check understanding D. advance preparation, including reading aloud E. telling the story exactly as written

A. discipline

The Dewey decimal system of classification provides a means of arranging collections by A. discipline B. publication date C. book size D. reading level E. media format

E. a nonprofit entity

The Internet address extension ".org" indicates that the Web address is owned by A. a government entity B. a commercial entity C. a military entity D. an individual E. a nonprofit entity

B. outstanding writing of a children's book

The Newbery Medal is given annually in recognition of A. a successful children's picture book B. outstanding writing of a children's book C. the year's best biographical work D. the year's most popular children's book E. the year's best book by a minority writer

C. increases the access of government agencies to users' borrowing records and Internet use

The Patriot Act of 2001 affects libraries and school library media centers in that it A. enlists the help of library staff in notifying authorities of the reading habits of suspicious individuals B. prohibits libraries from deleting or disposing of library users' borrowing records C. increases the access of government agencies to users' borrowing records and Internet use D. requires libraries to keep detailed, written logs of library users' Internet use E. requires library users to present photo identification to apply for a borrower's card

C. materials selection

The area of school library media center services most concerned with censorship is A. circulation B. cataloging C. materials selection D. technology support E. reference services

C. delete discarded items and add new items promptly

The best way for a school library media specialist to keep the library media center catalog current is to A. use the last weeks of school to conduct a thorough inventory B. do frequent backups of the catalog data C. delete discarded items and add new items promptly D. measure the collection against a standard selection tool annually E. review the center's accession list annually

E. Alphabetically by last name of author

The general fiction section of a school library media center is typically organized according to which of the following schemes? A. Numerically by copyright date B. Numerically by Dewey number C. Alphabetically by title D. Alphabetically by subject E. Alphabetically by last name of author

C. planning collaboratively with teachers to develop instructional units that will encourage small groups to use the facility

The library media specialist can usually best encourage small-group use of a school media center by A. organizing the school to use team teaching that emphasizes small‑group work B. arranging with teachers for small groups to use the media center during certain hours when full classes will be excluded from the center C. planning collaboratively with teachers to develop instructional units that will encourage small groups to use the facility D. asking teachers to have their small groups return to the classroom after being helped to select material, in order to make room for other groups E. planning with the principal to make the use of the media center by small groups a requirement of the instructional program

C. CIP

The library media specialist in an elementary school relies on a paraprofessional for certain technical services, such as entering bibliographic and descriptive data into the school's computerized catalog system. Which of the following resources would be most helpful in completing this task? A. Sears List of Subject Headings B. AACR2 C. CIP D. Children's Books in Print E. School Library Journal

A. Boolean

The logic used in forming online search strategies is called A. Boolean B. Euclidean C. algebraic D. Dewey E. syntax

E. group terms that represent the same concept

The logical operator "OR" is used in an online search to A. delete an unwanted portion of a set B. delete one concept from another concept C. identify broader terms D. narrow the search for specific terms E. group terms that represent the same concept

A. increase the memory

The most cost-effective way for a school library with limited funds to upgrade an existing computer is to A. increase the memory B. add a webcam C. add an external hard drive D. replace the motherboard E. add a disk controller

B. establish a friends' group or library advisory committee

The most effective method for a library media specialist to use to keep the library media center attuned to the community it serves is to A. open the library media center to the public on weekends B. establish a friends' group or library advisory committee C. eliminate fines for lost or damaged materials D. solicit donations of old books and magazines E. post community happenings on the media center website

D. allowing for flexibility of use

The most important consideration in constructing and remodeling a school media center is A. designing a seating plan B. controlling the sound level in the center C. providing for optimal lighting D. allowing for flexibility of use E. planning for a security system

C. students have maximum access to materials at school, at home, and in the media center

The most important purpose of circulation policies for a school library media center is to ensure that A. materials are returned in good condition and in a timely manner B. teachers are allowed first priority in using all materials C. students have maximum access to materials at school, at home, and in the media center D. materials are carefully guarded against loss E. reasonable fines are charged for overdue materials

A. place too much emphasis on counting materials with little regard to their quality

The most serious disadvantage of using quantitative measures to evaluate a school library media collection is that they A. place too much emphasis on counting materials with little regard to their quality B. become outdated quickly C. require record keeping D. tend to be highly inaccurate E. encourage the retention of multivolume sets of books

B. "Please submit a request in writing to the school office for access to your daughter's library records."

The parents of a middle school student ask the library media specialist for a record of the books their daughter has checked out of the library. They are concerned that she is reading books that have content that contradicts their family values. Which of the following is the library media specialist's most reasonable response to the parents' request? A. "Unfortunately our computer system does not allow me access to students' borrowing records." B. "Please submit a request in writing to the school office for access to your daughter's library records." C. "I am not able to do that. Federal law protects your daughter's right to privacy." D. "Let me know the title you are looking for, and I'll see if your daughter has checked it out." E. "The books in this library media center are approved by the board of education as appropriate for students in this age range."

B. likelihood of students' limiting their information searching to a few immediate resources

The passage below is by Joyce Valenza in School Librarians: A Field Guide to an Evolving Species. I have heard people argue the relevancy of physical libraries and librarians in a growing virtual world. Working with young people on a daily basis, I know how critical human interaction is. I know that students don't know what they don't know. And dependence on the free Web and the new independence that the Web gives student researchers often results in substantial research "holes." I know that a student's research improves when he or she poses a question to a human rather than a fictional butler. I know that thoughtful research is a training ground for adult life and that good research habits require creativity, training, and much practice, and that research involves careful strategies and materials beyond the free Web. I know that topical research—merely finding and retelling information in a state, president, or country report—has no relevance in an information‑rich landscape. I know how to help teachers change the questions to make research a meaningful learning experience. I know how to design Web-based instruction and how to design assessment tools that measure students' use of information technologies, as well as their mastery of content standards. I know that I have expertise in database searching that my teaching colleagues will never have time to develop. And I know that it is my responsibility to ensure that my students and faculty develop skills of information literacy, so that they know how to access, evaluate, analyze, organize, document, and communicate information in effective and ethical ways. The "holes" encountered by student researchers most likely refers to the A. failure of students to validate the authority of Internet sites B. likelihood of students' limiting their information searching to a few immediate resources C. students' selection of research topics that are too broad in scope D. inability of teachers to guide students to the most valuable resources E. use of assessment tools that do not evaluate students' ability to conduct research

A. Selecting the most effective presentation form based upon audience and purpose

The passage below is by Joyce Valenza in School Librarians: A Field Guide to an Evolving Species. I have heard people argue the relevancy of physical libraries and librarians in a growing virtual world. Working with young people on a daily basis, I know how critical human interaction is. I know that students don't know what they don't know. And dependence on the free Web and the new independence that the Web gives student researchers often results in substantial research "holes." I know that a student's research improves when he or she poses a question to a human rather than a fictional butler. I know that thoughtful research is a training ground for adult life and that good research habits require creativity, training, and much practice, and that research involves careful strategies and materials beyond the free Web. I know that topical research—merely finding and retelling information in a state, president, or country report—has no relevance in an information‑rich landscape. I know how to help teachers change the questions to make research a meaningful learning experience. I know how to design Web-based instruction and how to design assessment tools that measure students' use of information technologies, as well as their mastery of content standards. I know that I have expertise in database searching that my teaching colleagues will never have time to develop. And I know that it is my responsibility to ensure that my students and faculty develop skills of information literacy, so that they know how to access, evaluate, analyze, organize, document, and communicate information in effective and ethical ways. The author names several abilities of the information literate student. In which of the following processes is a student demonstrating the ability to organize information? A. Selecting the most effective presentation form based upon audience and purpose B. Using criteria to analyze the quality and quantity of information C. Reading, viewing, or listening to resources to locate main ideas and supporting details D. Revising a question or problem as needed E. Using a variety of resources to gather background information

B. Is industrialization poisoning our planet?

The passage below is by Joyce Valenza in School Librarians: A Field Guide to an Evolving Species. I have heard people argue the relevancy of physical libraries and librarians in a growing virtual world. Working with young people on a daily basis, I know how critical human interaction is. I know that students don't know what they don't know. And dependence on the free Web and the new independence that the Web gives student researchers often results in substantial research "holes." I know that a student's research improves when he or she poses a question to a human rather than a fictional butler. I know that thoughtful research is a training ground for adult life and that good research habits require creativity, training, and much practice, and that research involves careful strategies and materials beyond the free Web. I know that topical research—merely finding and retelling information in a state, president, or country report—has no relevance in an information‑rich landscape. I know how to help teachers change the questions to make research a meaningful learning experience. I know how to design Web-based instruction and how to design assessment tools that measure students' use of information technologies, as well as their mastery of content standards. I know that I have expertise in database searching that my teaching colleagues will never have time to develop. And I know that it is my responsibility to ensure that my students and faculty develop skills of information literacy, so that they know how to access, evaluate, analyze, organize, document, and communicate information in effective and ethical ways. The author notes the difference between topical research and research that is a meaningful learning experience. Which of the following research questions is most likely to result in a meaningful learning experience? A. What are the positive and negative aspects of nuclear energy? B. Is industrialization poisoning our planet? C. How do hallucinogenic drugs affect a person's behavior? D. What were the economic causes of the Civil War? E. How does the Constitution provide for checks and balances in the government?

B. who holds the right to allow or deny access of minors to library materials

The portion of the Library Bill of Rights that deals with library materials for minors explains A. the process for handling challenges to materials accessed by minors B. who holds the right to allow or deny access of minors to library materials C. who has the right to select materials for a school library media center D. the practical aspects of protecting and restricting the rights of minors E. why guidelines for access are different for adults and minors

C. determine the strengths and weaknesses of the collection in each subject area

The primary purpose of a collection assessment is to A. determine the profiles and needs of users B. show the mission and purpose of the collection C. determine the strengths and weaknesses of the collection in each subject area D. organize and promote the collection E. remove unwanted material from the collection

A. Have a detailed procedures manual and encourage staff to refer to it frequently

The staff of a library media center consists of a library media specialist, a full-time paraprofessional, student assistants, and parent volunteers. In order to ensure that procedures are followed correctly, the media specialist should do which of the following? A. Have a detailed procedures manual and encourage staff to refer to it frequently B. Make sure that staff knows that nonroutine questions are to be referred to the library media specialist C. Indicate that routine questions are to be referred to the paraprofessional and all others to the principal D. Develop a detailed floor plan of the center and post a number of directional signs E. Develop a formal training program to be used as part of the in-service training of teachers

B. check the current status of an item

When accessing a library media center catalog remotely, users are generally able to A. read a biography of a book's author B. check the current status of an item C. access other files in the library management system D. see who currently has an item checked out of the library E. sequence the search results by copyright date

C. The library media center's catalog

When answering a request for a specific item, the library media specialist should consult which of the following resources first? A. TitleWave B. A union list of serials C. The library media center's catalog D. The library media center's accession list E. OCLC

D. that complement the school curriculum

When building the library media center's collection, the library media specialist should purchase books and materials A. that the specialist believes to be morally appropriate B. on the basis of the specialist's professional interests C. that are on the current best-seller book list D. that complement the school curriculum E. that have been approved by the parent-teacher organization

C. Throughout the planning process

When should library media personnel be involved in formal curriculum planning? A. At the time that materials are selected to support specific courses and units of instruction B. During the planning of general teaching strategies and activities for subjects and lessons C. Throughout the planning process D. During the determination of support requirements for instruction E. As teachers are putting together lesson plans and selecting activities and materials for each lesson

E. Kadir Nelson

Which author is noted for writing and illustrating books on aspects of the African-American experience? A. Laurence Yep B. Brian Selznick C. Tomie dePaola D. Ann Martin E. Kadir Nelson

C. Tomie dePaola

Which author is noted for writing and illustrating the Strega Nona series? A. Laurence Yep B. Brian Selznick C. Tomie dePaola D. Ann Martin E. Kadir Nelson

D. Ann Martin

Which author is noted primarily for writing contemporary realistic fiction? A. Laurence Yep B. Brian Selznick C. Tomie dePaola D. Ann Martin E. Kadir Nelson

A. Motivation

Which includes methods to stimulate student interest and also sets the stage for the lesson? A. Motivation B. Student outcome C. Evaluation D. Summary E. Statement of expected prior knowledge

B. Student outcome

Which is a statement of what the learner will be able to do or how the learner will be expected to behave as a result of instruction? A. Motivation B. Student outcome C. Evaluation D. Summary E. Statement of expected prior knowledge

B. Helping a student obtain permission to use a piece of music in performance

Which of the following actions by a library media specialist demonstrates the specialist's role in upholding copyright law? A. Helping a student download music files from the Internet B. Helping a student obtain permission to use a piece of music in performance C. Helping a student make minor changes in a graphic downloaded for the student's website D. Giving a videotape bought for instruction to a teacher to use for rewarding student behavior E. Downloading copies of copyrighted artwork for a student slide presentation

B. Integrating the new acquisitions into class activities

Which of the following actions by a library media specialist is most effective for promoting the use of new acquisitions? A. Book talking the new acquisitions B. Integrating the new acquisitions into class activities C. Featuring the new acquisitions in the school newsletter D. Holding a tea for teachers to browse the new acquisitions E. Presenting the new acquisitions on a bulletin board display

D. Developing a network of library advocates among the staff, parents, and community members

Which of the following actions by a library media specialist is most likely to build broad support for the school library media center, its services, and programs? A. Staying current on state and national trends and issues in library service B. Planning an event to showcase the library media center's services C. Inviting members of the school board to visit the library center to see its value to the school D. Developing a network of library advocates among the staff, parents, and community members E. Training the library staff in the basics of library advocacy

A. Adopting a district material selection policy

Which of the following activities is most likely to require school board approval? A. Adopting a district material selection policy B. Ordering from a particular vendor C. Weeding the collection D. Reorganizing the collection E. Creating a promotional multimedia display

C. Large print signs E. A selection of magnifiers

Which of the following aids can a media center reasonably provide for students with visual impairments? Select all that apply. A. Braille books B. Computer software with voice synthesizers C. Large print signs D. Workstations at a height of 32 inches or lower E. A selection of magnifiers

A. Maintaining current and in-depth knowledge of the research and best practices in all aspects of the field C. Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and others to identify learning needs E. Exploring and presenting to staff new methods and ideas for integrating information technology into instruction

Which of the following are effective ways for a library media specialist to provide instruction in information literacy for students and staff? Select all that apply. A. Maintaining current and in-depth knowledge of the research and best practices in all aspects of the field B. Attending workshops, courses, and other programs on best practices in library management C. Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and others to identify learning needs D. Developing and providing a manual with effective staff development models E. Exploring and presenting to staff new methods and ideas for integrating information technology into instruction

C. The reconsideration policy

Which of the following documents outlines the procedures for reviewing resources in the library media center about which parents or the community have raised concerns? A. The acceptable use policy B. The copyright policy C. The reconsideration policy D. The confidentiality policy E. The interlibrary loan policy

D. Rubric

Which of the following is a method of assessment that uses a scaled set of criteria that describes successful performance, clearly defines a range of acceptable and unacceptable performances, and is particularly useful to library media specialists when assessing information skills? A. Journaling B. Checklist C. Conferencing D. Rubric E. Portfolio

B. Booklist

Which of the following is a reviewing source published by the American Library Association that includes reviews of all types of books and audiovisual materials, as well as information about books in languages other than English and computer software? A. The Horn Book Magazine B. Booklist C. School Library Media Research D. American Libraries E. Knowledge Quest

A. Graphic organizer

Which of the following is a visual representation of knowledge and is used to illustrate relationships between ideas? A. Graphic organizer B. Outline C. Note cards D. Rubric E. Checklist

B. Requesting guidance from the district's legal counsel regarding privacy issues

Which of the following is the best response by a library media specialist to a newly adopted state confidentiality law? A. Assigning each student an identification number and keeping the master list secure B. Requesting guidance from the district's legal counsel regarding privacy issues C. Asking students to show their library cards each time they check out materials D. Allowing only library personnel to check out or check in materials E. Deleting all borrowing records as soon as items are returned

D. To ensure that library media skills and information skills are guided by the curriculum and are relevant to each student's learning experiences

Which of the following is the most critical reason for changing a library program from a fixed, isolated skills approach to a flexible, integrated information-processing approach? A. To increase the amount of time available to the library media specialist for management tasks B. To dissociate library skills time from teacher preparation time C. To allow the library media specialist time to work more closely with individual students and teachers and with small groups of students D. To ensure that library media skills and information skills are guided by the curriculum and are relevant to each student's learning experiences E. To increase access to materials for both students and staff

C. Consulting with those who will use the facility

Which of the following is the most crucial element in planning a new or remodeled school library media center? A. Hiring special consultants B. Relying on national and state guidelines C. Consulting with those who will use the facility D. Basing the design on that of a successful media program E. Determining long-range budget considerations

D. Instruction by the library media specialist integrated with a classroom learning project

Which of the following is the most effective way for students to learn how to use the library media center? A. Videotaped instruction supervised by the library media specialist B. Formal classes conducted by the library media specialist C. Unit instruction by the classroom teacher D. Instruction by the library media specialist integrated with a classroom learning project E. Instruction by the classroom teacher and the remedial reading specialist

A. To control access to designated websites

Which of the following is the purpose of Internet filtering software? A. To control access to designated websites B. To eliminate the need to teach students how to evaluate website information critically C. To discourage students from researching topics that are controversial in the community D. To replace standard library selection tools E. To make search engines faster and more accurate

D. Acceptable use

Which of the following policies should be consulted to answer questions about a school district's technological resources? A. Reconsideration B. Selection C. Circulation D. Acceptable use E. Confidentiality

B. The student gives credit to the website for the graphics used.

Which of the following practices shows that a student understands the ethical and legal responsibilities of using graphics obtained from a website in a research paper? A. The student checks to see if the website contains a copyright statement. B. The student gives credit to the website for the graphics used. C. The student alters the graphic so it is no longer subject to copyright law. D. The student does not select graphics from any website that contains copyrighted materials. E. The student uses the graphic but does not credit the website because graphics on the Internet are part of the public domain.

A. Processing the materials ordered B. Providing bar codes for the materials ordered C. Providing MARC records for the materials ordered

Which of the following services are typically provided by a book jobber? Select all that apply. A. Processing the materials ordered B. Providing bar codes for the materials ordered C. Providing MARC records for the materials ordered D. Providing suggested lesson plans for the materials ordered E. Locating out-of-print titles for purchase

D. The rapid increase of virtual rather than physical information sources

Which of the following situations has most affected the design of school library spaces in the twenty-first century? A. The use of the library facility for community activities B. Meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act C. Increased emphasis on individual study settings, such as carrels D. The rapid increase of virtual rather than physical information sources E. The desire for sustainable design and energy efficiency

A. Pursuing information related to personal interests

Which of the following skills is most indicative of an independent learner? A. Pursuing information related to personal interests B. Soliciting diverse perspectives while searching for information C. Participating effectively in groups D. Collaborating with others to exchange ideas E. Evaluating information critically

B. Providing opportunities for peer interaction during learning

Which of the following strategies applies the findings of brain research to instructional design? A. Using contests and competitions to encourage learning B. Providing opportunities for peer interaction during learning C. Keeping students learning the same things at the same time D. Allowing students to determine how their learning will be assessed E. Presenting information primarily through visual or graphic means

C. Dictionaries D. Handbooks E. Bibliographies

Which of the following types of print materials are generally available through regular book vendor channels? Select all that apply. A. Government documents B. Periodicals C. Dictionaries D. Handbooks E. Bibliographies