Level	Appreciation	PreSearch Library Use	PreSearch Central Question	Search Locate Resources	Search Search for Relevant Information	Interpretation	Communication
Life - long Learner 5	- recognizes the existence of a global information system - accesses a variety of information sources - views libraries as resources for lifelong learning. - reads quality literature for pleasure.	- accesses appropriate information source	- forms appropriate question as necessary	- cognizant of the extent of available resources and their qualtiy and point of view. -successfully accesses the quality resources from a variety of locations.	- expertly extracts essential information - conceptually organizes information.	- is a critical user of information.	- is an effective communicator in varied situations.
4	- understands that knowledge is interrelated and makes connections across disciplines - samples an overwhelming variety of media experiences - identifies works of quality and worth using evaluative skills - recognizes bias in media - reads adult works by prize winning authors.	- knows the purpose of specialized library collections (public, school, historical, law, etc.) - contributes to successful group research.	- revises or redefines central questions as necessary - uses keywords in Boolean searchs.	- chooses appropriate resource/ reference materials - uses state-wide catalogs to locate information	- extracts relevant and useful information. - compiles information in an organized manner - determines if/when additional information is needed. - recognizes point of view.	- evaluates point of view, motive, bias and intended audience. - distinguishes between primary and secondary sources - draws conclusions from cause and effect relationships.	- makes a clear, well-supported presentation which answers the central questions by applying research information - does not plagiarize - evaluates product and process.
3	- knows and can locate different genres of literature. - recognizes and can read the works of some outstanding authors and illustrators. - reads books about various cultures. - forms, shares, and justifies personal opinions about books and other media.	- creates a plan for the search - participates in group research planning.	- formulates central questions - develops sub-topics to questions - identifies alternative keywords related to question.	- uses alternative keywords to find additional resources - finds specialized resource / reference material - uses resources from the community (people, libraries, technology)	- maintains focus on question - finds information by using alternative keywords. - utilizes data from a variety of resources - uses critical thinking / problem solving skills to discard irrelevant information .	- evaluates currency of information understands that words have a point of view, bias, motive and intended audience.	- compares, summarizes and generalizes information from all sources - presents the information with the intent to inform, persuade or entertain - contributes to a group research product - compiles bibliographic information.
2	- browses library - asks library media specialist for reading ideas - knows favorite authors and illustrators - samples award winning books. - shares reactions to books.	- begins to take responsibility for own learning - uses a variety of media - recognizes damage to library materials and reports it.	- identifies purpose of research - makes connections prior to knowledge by asking: ** What I know ** What I think I know ** What I need to know - identifies basic keywords related to question.	-understands information books are arranged by suject. - uses keywords to find resources - uses card / electronic catalog to locate materials in library. - finds gneral resources / reference materials - uses an index.	- finds information in general resources / reference materials, including easy electronic sources - uses keywords to find resources	- organizes information into categories - revises the topic (limits or expands) based on the information found. - summarizes main ideas.	- chooses effective way to preseent information - lists sources used
1 Pre- school	- knows library is a place to find books and information. - looks at books/pictures - chooses a book of interest - talks about books - knows how to take care of books - listens to stories read or told.	- knows library media specialist's name - knows how to borrow a library book - knows there are other libraries	- has a need or interest in getting information.	-understands the differrence between information and story books - can find information and story books in library - asks library media specialist for help.	- asks library media specialist and/or teachers for help in using materials.	- knows important facts	- presents information by creating a list, web or picture. - talks about information found.