LIT framework from WLMA

[Craig Seasholes]

In Jan 2010 WLMA advocates drafted a great one-page School LIT Program framework, pasted below. I shared it today with the British Columbia Teacher Librarian's Association leadership meeting in Kewlona, BC. In a similar way, they announced their new "Points of Inquiry" framework as the culmination of three years work. Here's to sharing!

School Library Information and Technology Programs for 21st Century Learning

Mission: To ensure that students are effective users and producers of information and ideas

Three essential functions of Teacher-Librarians:

1. Information and Technology Literacy Instruction
2. Reading Advocacy
3. Information Management and Services

The scope and mix of these functions will depend on the program priorities and goals of each local school district and school building.

1. Information and technology literacy instruction

• Leads information literacy instruction including evaluation and analysis of the credibility, relevance and currency of information
• Coaches instructional staff in support of curriculum, information technology and information management
• Teaches students to be critical consumers and producers of information
• Teaches students and staff to use emerging learning technologies for school and lifelong learning
• Teaches students to be safe, ethical and responsible digital citizens

2. Reading advocacy

• Establishes and models a powerful, fashionable and ubiquitous culture of reading in the school community
• Motivates and guides students to read for enjoyment and understanding
• Develops a relevant collection of fiction and non-fiction in a variety of formats, ensuring quality reading choices for all students
• Manages resources in support of established curriculum and student passions

3. Information management and services

• Provides open and equitable access to resources, technology and information services for the entire school community
• Develops and administers inviting and effective physical and digital library environments
• Manages resources to support teaching and learning
• Administers information management systems to support student learning and school and district programs

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Program framework development group (January, 2010):

Secondary Level

• Marianne Hunter, NTCB (North Thurston S.D.)
• Stephen Coker (Rainier S.D.)
• Sarah Applegate, NTCB (North Thurston S.D.)
• Mark Ray (Vancouver S.D.)
• Roz Thompson (Tumwater S.D.)

Middle Level

• Linda Collins (University Place S.D.)
• Linda King (Yakima S.D.)
• Leigh Lohrasbi (Yakima S.D.)
• Nancy Mowat, NBCT (Bellevue S.D.)

Elementary Level

• Dave Sonnen (Edmonds S.D.)
• Wayne Osborn, NBCT (Clover Park S.D.)
• Laura Berry, NBCT (Issaquah S.D.)
• Steve Goodwin (Edmonds S.D.)

Higher Education

• Mike Eisenberg (University of Washington)
• John Marino (University of Washington)
• Betty Marcoux (University of Washington)
• Lorraine Bruce (University of Washington)
• Christie Kaaland (Antioch University)

With additional contributions from Lisa Layera Brunkan, Washington Coalition for School Libraries and Information Technology and Colet Bartow, Montana Office of Public Instruction.