East Central Ohio Area Media Center

Resources for Library 6-8 Benchmarks

Information Literacy

A. Understand the function of the school library media center, recognize other types of libraries, and use a variety of libraries to meet informational and personal needs..

B. Identify information needs, select school library media books and materials in a variety of formats, and demonstrate responsible use and ethical behavior when using library media materials

C. Select literature by genre based on need and personal enjoyment.

D. Evaluate the accuracy, authority, objectivity, currency, coverage and relevance of information and data sources.

E. Conduct research and follow a research process model that includes the following: develop essential question; identify resources; select, use and analyze information; synthesize and generate a product; and evaluate both process and product.

Technology Literacy

A. Use the online public access catalog to locate school library materials for classroom assignments and personal interests..

B. Develop search strategies, retrieve information in a variety of formats and evaluate the quality and appropriate use of Internet resources.

C. Select, access and use appropriate electronic resources for a defined information need.

Media Literacy

A. Comprehend that media communications deliver information and messages to a specific audience for a specific purpose, and analyze the intended impact of media communications and messages when delivered and received by a specific audience.

B. Analyze various combinations of media components and production techniques used to create and construct media communications for specific audiences and purposes.

Other Library Grade Level Benchmarks

Grades K-2 Library Benchmarks

Grades 3-5 Library Benchmarks

Grades 9-12 Library Benchmarks

Other Academic Content Standards

English Language Arts

Social Studies

Mathematics

Science

Arts

Foreign Language

Technology