Kindergarten


Basic Goals: 

Demonstrates good citizenship in the Library by following rules and procedures. 
Demonstrates proper care for a book. 
Enjoys picture books and easy readers for pleasure. 

I. Location Skills 

Organization of Materials 
* Knows that material in the library have a specific order. 
* Will develop an understanding of own part in keeping materials in order. 

II. Interpretation Skills 

Evaluation and Selection Techniques
* Knows that Library has books to borrow and use for ONE WEEK. 
* Can choose a book to borrow with assistance from the Librarian. 
* Will learn proper care for books borrowed. 
* Can follow circulation procedure. 
Listening and Viewing Skills 
* Is developing the ability to attend to the sights and sounds of storytelling. 
* Is developing the ability to respond appropriately to what is seen and heard. 
Literature Appreciation. 
* Knows there are many picture books and easy reading books in the library. 
* Will develop favorite books, stories and characters. 


First Grade 


Basic Goals: 

Begins to read for pleasure. 
Cares for books and other library materials at school and at home. 
Demonstrates use of initial library vocabulary (Author, Title, Library, Librarian, Fiction, Nonfiction). 
Follows library circulation procedure and returns material on time. 
Interactive use of the Internet to visit author sites and participate in other educational activities under close supervision.

I. Location Skills 

Cataloging
* Knows that the materials in the library have a specific arrangement. 
* Understands own part in keeping materials in order. 
Fiction and Nonfiction
* Has an initial understanding of the difference between fiction and nonfiction.
* Has used both fiction and nonfiction materials.
Non- print Materials
* Knows that the library has resources other than books and magazines. 
* Can find meaning in audiovisual presentation and Librarian's use of the Internet.

II Interpretation Skills

Evaluation and Selection Techniques 
* Can select books of interest. 
* Can select books that he/she can read. 
Parts of a book 
* Can identify the cover, both front and back.
* Can identify the spine and spine label. 
* Can identify the title page. 
* Can identify the title, author, and illustrator.
Listening and Viewing Skills 
* Is able to attend to sights and sounds of storytelling. 
* Can participate in a discussion following a story. 
Literature Appreciation 
* Knows that a variety of books are available. 
* Can relate the point of a story into personal experience. 
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Second Grade 


Basic Goals: 

Demonstrates the awareness of the general types of material available in libraries. 
Demonstrates awareness that fiction books have a special place in the library and are organized alphabetically by author's last name. Nonfiction books are located in a different place. 
Identifies parts of title page. 
Interactive use of the Internet to visit author sites and participate in other. educational activities under close supervision.
Introductory use of the Accelerated Reader program.

I. Location Skills 

Cataloging 
* Knows why the materials in the library have a specific arrangement. 
* Alphabetizing
1. Can locate a book in the easy section by the author's last name.
2. Knows the spine labels tell where the book is placed on the shelf.
* Subject Headings 
1. Knows that books on specific subjects may be located in the nonfiction section of the library.
2. Will seek assistance from librarian to find a book on a specific subject.
Fiction and Nonfiction 
* Can determine the difference between fiction and nonfiction in most cases
* Locates books in the easy collection.
* Locates books with assistance in the fiction sections that he/she is able to read.
* Locates material on specific topics with assistance in the nonfiction area.
Reference Collection
* Encyclopedias 
1. Can locate the general encyclopedias in the reference collection. 
2. Can find a topic in an encyclopedia with assistance. 
* Dictionaries 
1. Can locate the general dictionaries in the reference collection. 
2. Can use alphabetical order in dictionary work 
Non- print Materials 
* Knows that the library has resources other than books and magazines. 
* Can find meaning in an audiovisual presentation and Librarian's use of the Internet.






II. Interpretation Skills

Evaluation and Selection Techniques 
* Chooses books that he/she is able to read. 
* Chooses books on subjects of interest and personal preference. 
* Understands that there are various forms of literature. 
Parts of a Book 
* Can identify the cover. 
* Can identify the spine and spine label. 
* Can identify the title page. 
* Can identify the title, author, and illustrator. 
* Can identify the publisher, place of publication, and date of publication. 
Listening and Viewing Skills 
* Is able to attend to sights and sounds of an instructional situation. 
* Can participate in a group discussion or activity.
* Can recall and paraphrase what is listened to and viewed. 
Literature Appreciation 
* Knows that a variety of books are available. 
* Can relate the point of a story into personal experience. 


Third Grade 


Basic Goals: 

Can identify the large divisions in the library: Easy, Easy Reader, Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography, and Reference. 
Can identify the call numbers that designate these divisions. 
Can use the computer catalog search program to find specific material. (Author, Title, Subject, Call number and Keyword searching). 
Can locate books on the shelf by call number. 
Begins initial Bibliographic instruction.
Interactive use of the Internet to visit author sites and participate in other educational activities under close supervision.
Understands the importance of evaluating websites.
Begins database searching on the Internet.
Continues use of the Accelerated Reader program.

I. Location Skills 

Cataloging 
* Understands that every book in the library is entered into the computer system.
* Can search by Author, Title, Subject, Call Number and Keyword.
* Can locate materials using the call number. 
Alphabetizing
1. Knows that Fiction and Easy books are shelved alphabetically
by the author's last name.
2. Knows Biography books are shelved alphabetically by the subject's last name. 
Subject Headings
1. Knows that library materials can be searched by subject. 
2. Can perform a subject search to find library material.
Descriptive information and Keywords 
1. Knows there is information in the computer entry that tells about the book.
2. Knows that descriptive information can be used to locate a book using 
Keyword search. 
Fiction and Nonfiction 
* Can define the difference between fiction and nonfiction. 
* Knows that the two main divisions of the library media center are fiction and nonfiction. 
Dewey Decimal System 
* Understands that the numbers assigned to a book reflect its subject. 
* Understands the general shelf arrangement of the library media center.
Reference Collection 
* Knows the difference between the reference collection and the regular collection.
* Can locate the reference collection. 
* Knows reference sources are meant to be referred to, not read cover to cover. 
* Can locate information in the encyclopedia and dictionaries with assistance. 
* Can locate dictionaries in the library. 
Biographical Sources 
* Can locate information about a person with some assistance. 
* Knows the biography section is shelved alphabetically by the famous person's last name.

II. Interpretation Skills 

Evaluation and Selection Techniques
* Is familiar with various forms of literature. 
* Knows some favorite authors. 
* Can select materials he/she can read. 
Parts of a Book 
* Can identify the dedication. 
* Can identify the preface. 
* Can identify the appendix. 
* Can identify the glossary. 
* Can identify the bibliography. 
* Can identify the index. 
Research and Reporting Techniques 
* Can look up information on a topic in both electronic and general sources.
* Can find nonfiction books on a specific topic. 
* Is familiar with bibliographies in a book
* Understands the importance of evaluating websites.
Listening and Viewing 
* Participates in a group discussion by following the rules: 
1. only one person speaks at a time. 
2. everyone listens to the speaker. 
3. responses should be relevant to discussions.
* Can attend to sights and sounds of the instructional situation. 
* Can understand and interpret what is seen and heard. 
* Can recall, summarize. paraphrase what is seen and heard. 
Literature Appreciation and Visual Literacy 
* Is familiar with character, plot and setting of fiction.
* Has had experience with a variety of poetry.

Fourth Grade 


Basic Goals: 

Uses both electronic and general Encyclopedias as sources of information. 
Uses the index to find subject entries in multiple volumes. 
Can conduct a keyword search on computer encyclopedias. 
Can recognize specific authors and illustrators. 
Interactive use of the Internet to visit author sites and participate in other educational activities under close supervision.
Understands the importance of evaluating websites.
Begins database searching on the Internet.
Mastery level use of the Accelerated Reader program. 

I. Location Skills 

Cataloging 
* Understands that the computer on-line catalog system works as an index to the entire library media center collection and can be searched by Author, Title, Subject, Call Number and Keywords. 
* Can locate materials using call numbers from computer search results. 
Alphabetizing
1. Knows that Fiction and Easy books are shelved alphabetically
by the author's last name.
2. Knows Biography books are shelved alphabetically by the subject's last name. 
Subject Headings 
1. Can convert ideas into searchable subjects.
2. Can perform a subject search to find specific library materials.
Descriptive information and Keywords 
1. Can interpret the material information provided by the catalog system. e.g. type of material, publisher, and date of publication. 
2. Can use the information to compile a bibliography.
Fiction and Nonfiction 
* Understands the difference between fiction and nonfiction. 
* Knows that fiction and nonfiction are two main divisions in the library media center.
Dewey Decimal System 
* Understands that the purpose of the Dewey Decimal System is to pull together materials on the same subject and literary form. 
* Can locate materials using call numbers. 
* Is acquainted with the ten main classes. 
Reference Collection 
* Is familiar with the concept of skimming. Reference material should be referred to, not read cover to cover. 
* Can locate appropriate material in the reference collection. 
Encyclopedias 
1. Can use electronic and general encyclopedias for answering questions, locating background information, and as a starting point for research. 
2. Is familiar with the alphabetical arrangement, and can locate information with minimum assistance. 
3. Knows encyclopedias are a source for study guides, maps, charts, graphs,
drawings, photographs, diagrams, and bibliographies.
5. Can use the index of the encyclopedia to locate information. 
Dictionaries 
1. Can get definitions from dictionary entries. 
2. Can use the alphabetical arrangement and guide words. 
Other Reference Tools 
1. Knows the atlas is a book of maps. 
2. Knows the almanac is a source of statistics and current facts. 
3. Begins database searching on the Internet. 
4. Knows the importance of evaluating websites in more depth.
Biographies 
* Can define biography and auto-biography. 
* Can locate information about a person. 

II Interpretation Skills 

Evaluation and Selection Techniques 
* Understands various forms of literature. 
* Can select electronic and print material with a purpose. 
* Is acquainted with a variety of authors and their work. 
* Begins to evaluate a book and websites for quality reports.
Research and Reporting 
* Can research a topic using more than one source and compile findings into 
a presentation.
* Knows what a bibliography is for. 
* Can create a simple bibliography for all research material.
Listening and Viewing Skills 
* Attends to the sights and sound of instruction. 
* Interprets and understands what is seen and heard. 
* Can recall, summarize and paraphrase what is seen and heard.
Literature Appreciation 
* Is familiar with various forms of Literature. 
* Can interpret meaning from literature. 


Fifth Grade


Basic Goals: 

Is familiar with and uses multiple sets of encyclopedias both electronic and general.
Uses the Almanac as a source of information. 
Demonstrates an understanding of maps and the information found in atlases. 
Is familiar with Internet resources including databases and understands the importance of evaluating websites.
Is familiar with some award winning books. 
Is developing an appreciation for literature. 

I. Location Skills 

Cataloging 
* Understands that the computer on-line catalog system works as an index to the entire library media center collection and can be searched by Author, Title, Subject, and Keywords. 
* Can locate materials using call numbers from computer search results. 
Alphabetizing 
1. Can alphabetize by interior letters of words. 
2. Can organize Library materials.
Subject Headings 
1. Can convert ideas into searchable subjects. 
2. Can perform a subject search to find specific library materials.
Descriptive information and Keywords 
1. Can interpret the material information provided by the catalog 
system. e.g. type of material, publisher, and date of publication. 
2. Can use the information to compile a bibliography. 
Fiction and Nonfiction
* Understands the difference between fiction and nonfiction. 
* Knows various kinds of fiction: adventure, science, mystery, historical, fantasy.
* Has read various kinds of fiction. 
* Can use nonfiction as a source of information.
Dewey Decimal System 
* Understands the purpose of the Dewey Decimal System. 
* Understands the ten main classes. 
* Understands that the ten main classes can be divided and subdivided into more 
specific subjects. 
Reference Collection 
* Can determine the reference source most appropriate for a specific purpose. Encyclopedias 
1. Can locate information in an encyclopedia. 
2. Can use the index to locate information. 
3. Can conduct extensive search with computer encyclopedia and Internet databases. 
4. Can skim material for relevant information. 
Dictionaries 
1. Can use the alphabetical arrangement and guide words in dictionary work.
2. Can obtain definitions from dictionaries. 
3. Can use pronunciation key 
Other Reference Tools 
1. Can use the almanac to locate statistics and facts. 
2. Can use the atlas to locate places. 
3. Can use a Web Browser to "surf" the internet and can evaluate websites. 
Biographies 
* Can locate information about a person. 
* Knows the different types of biographical materials and can locate information in each. 

II Interpretation Skills 

Evaluation and Selection Techniques 
* Understands various forms of literature. 
* Is acquainted with authors and their work. 
* Can select material for leisure reading. 
Research and Reporting 
* Can locate materials to discover facts and opinions of others. 
* Can use ideas gained through reading different materials. 
* Can carry research through to a conclusion. 
* Can present information in an organized report. 
* Can create a bibliography of author, title, publisher, and date for research material.
Listening and Viewing Skills 
* Attends to the sights and sounds of instruction. 
* Interprets what is seen and heard. 
* Can recall, summarize, and paraphrase what is seen and heard. 
Literature Appreciation 
* Is familiar with various forms of literature. 
* Can interpret meaning from many forms of literature. 








School Districts consulted include:



Bellingham School District
1306 Dupont St.
Bellingham, WA

Mankato Area Schools
PO Box 8741
Mankato, MN

Michigan Department of Education
Michigan Curriculum Framework
608 West Allegan St.
Lansing, MI

Mt. Erie Elementary School
1313 41st St.
Anacortes, WA

Rockford Public Schools
6051 Ash St.
Rockford, MI

St. Matthews Lutheran School
818 West Wisconsin St.
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin




Middle School Curriculum Grades 6-8


No longer is it a matter of which book to find or what computer key to press to achieve a higher standard in education. Today's middle school student must also develop the expertise in accessing, evaluating, and using information at a much higher level of understanding. Therefore, using the American Library Association's Information Power as a guideline, the goal of St. Fabian's Library Media Center is to create a learning environment in which students may become:


Information Literate

Middle school students who are information literate access information efficiently and effectively, evaluate that information critically, and use it accurately and creatively. 

The LMC works with students to achieve the following goals -

Higher level critical thinking skills,
Effective Internet searching techniques,
Beginning "Scientific Method" thinking strategies, and
Web site evaluation.

Independent Learners

Middle school students who are independent learners are information literate and pursue information related to personal interests, appreciating literature and other creative expressions of information while striving for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation.

The LMC strives to help students through the -

Battle of the Books with the Farmington Community Library,
Booktalks and personal selection helps, 
Research techniques, and the 
Scholastic Book Fair.

Socially Responsible

Middle school students who contribute positively to the learning community and to society are information literate and recognize the importance of information to a democratic society, practicing ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology, and participating effectively in groups to pursue and generate information.

Again, the LMC teaches -

Bibliographic instruction, 
Internet and e-mail ethics, and
Combating plagiarism.


With the American Library Association's Information Power standards in mind, St. Fabian middle school students use the Library Media Center for both leisure reading and research. Again, Internet use broadens to meet the needs of middle school research with even more emphasis on evaluating websites for authority, content, and design. 

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