Wildcat Libraries Information Literacy Standards
Standard	Benchmarks	Objectives/Indicators	
Standard 1: Appreciates literature and other creative expressions of information.

Indicators
•	Reads both fiction and non-fiction with comprehension
•	Develops an appreciation of literature
•	Connects ideas to personal interests and previous knowledge and experience
•	Seeks information for pleasure and personal learning in a variety of formats and genres
	PK-2
•	Selects a picture book to share with family
•	Is able to check out books

3-5
•	Uses both text and visuals to understand literature
•	Selects a "just right" book independently for personal reading
•	Distinguishes between different types and elements of literature

6-12
•	Seeks information related to personal interests
•	Selects literature based on interest, need and appropriateness
•	Selects books and other materials independently for classroom assignments and personal interests.

	K-5
•	Applies guidelines for choosing a “just right book" during literature selection
•	Reads or listens to traditional world literature/folklore (nursery rhymes, fairy tales, trickster tales, fables, tall tales, legends, myths)
•	Reads or listens to types of fiction in picture book and novel format (realistic fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction)
•	Reads or listens to nonfiction (biography, information books, poetry)
•	Identifies literary elements of plot, character, setting, theme, point of view
•	Increases understanding of literature by participating in discussion (opinions & responses, compare/contrast, inferences, predictions)
•	Reads or listens to a variety of authors and illustrators
•	Reads or listens to award-winning literature (Iowa Children's Choice, Coretta Scott King, Caldecott, Newbery, Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award)
•	Responds to literature by participating in a variety of activities such as storytelling, drama, puppetry, finger plays, songs, poetry, reader's theater or visual arts
•	Identifies a variety of formats (magazines, books, non-print, electronic resources, newspapers)

6-12
•	Reads for pleasure, to learn and to solve information needs
•	Seeks answers to questions
•	Explores topics of interest
•	Is acquainted with award-winning literature and award lists (Iowa Teen award, Iowa High School Book Award, Michael L. Printz Award, Newbery). 
•	Uses libraries, library resources, the Internet, and other information sources

Standard	Benchmarks	Objectives/Indicators	
Standard 2: Accesses information efficiently and effectively.

Indicators
•	Recognizes the need for information 
•	Formulates questions based on information needs
•	Identifies a variety of potential sources of information
•	Develops and uses successful strategies for locating information
•	Uses a variety of print and electronic tools to find information
•	Seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines and cultures

	PK-2
•	Understands basic organizational pattern of library
•	Locates parts of a book

3-5
•	Explains an information need
•	Understands the concept of keywords
•	Demonstrates skill in using electronic catalog
•	Locates materials on library shelves by call number
•	Uses print and electronic sources to access, extract and process information

6-8
•	Understands scope, depth and potential usefulness of a variety of available information resources
•	Uses search and navigational features of print and electronic sources to efficiently access information

9-12
•	Understands scope, depth and potential usefulness of more advanced, sophisticated and diverse resources
•	Develops and executes successful strategies to efficiently and effectively access information

	PK-2
•	Defines difference between fiction and nonfiction
•	Recognizes call number and begins to understand grouping of materials by call number
•	Asks a question about finding a book
•	Identifies author, title, title page, illustrator, cover, spine
 
3-5
•	Asks a question about finding a book or locating information
•	Uses dictionary, encyclopedia, atlas
•	Identifies author, title, title page, illustrator, cover, spine, publisher, copyright date
•	Uses strategies to identify appropriate keywords
•	Uses the electronic library catalog to search by keyword, author, title
•	Locates materials on library shelves by call number
•	Uses basic online information tools (Ebsco, encyclopedia)
•	Begins to understand that information can be found in a variety of sources and recognizes the unique features of each
•	Uses table of contents, index and glossary to find information within sources
•	Begins to understand visual literacy clues

6-8
•	Articulates an information need
•	Formulates questions to refine an information need
•	Generates appropriate keywords to use as access points in a search
•	Is aware of the unique features of various resources
•	Demonstrates skill using the electronic library catalog
•	Locates library materials on the shelf by call number
•	Searches online databases and the Internet effectively
•	Navigates within print and electronic resources to locate and access information
9-12
•	Articulates an information need
•	Formulates questions to refine an information need
•	Develops purpose or thesis statement
•	Identifies potential sources of information, both within library and beyond the school walls
•	Identifies and uses various strategies and techniques to execute and refine successful searches 
•	Navigates within print and electronic resources effectively and independently

Standard	Benchmarks	Objectives/Indicators	
Standard 3: Evaluates information critically and competently.

Indicators
•	Determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness
•	Distinguishes among fact, point of view, and opinion
•	Selects sources relevant to the problem or question at hand
	PK-2
 
3-5
•	Differentiates between fact and fiction
•	Identifies appropriate and relevant sources of information
•	Identifies appropriate and relevant information within sources
•	Evaluates search process

6-8
•	Examines and evaluates information
•	Extracts relevant and essential information from sources

9-12
•	Examines and evaluates information
•	Extracts relevant and essential information from sources	PK-2

3-5
•	Uses headings, subheadings, table of contents, index
•	Identifies the appropriate use of reference materials, e.g. encyclopedia, atlas, non-fiction book
•	Determines authenticity and relevance of print and non-print information
•	Applies evaluation criteria to Internet sites and other information sources
•	Identifies and extracts relevant information in print and electronic resource
•	Develops notetaking skills
•	Selects appropriate resources from a list of "hits" obtained in an electronic catalog search and on the Internet

 6-8
•	Reads, views, listens to information critically and competently
•	Applies evaluative criteria to determine the usefulness of the information: relevancy, suitability, authority, objectivity, currency
•	Identifies information relevant and essential to the information need
•	Uses paraphrasing, notetaking and other strategies to record results of information searching

9-12
•	Reads, views, listens to information critically
•	Applies evaluative criteria to determine the relative value of the information: relevancy, suitability, authority, objectivity, currency
•	Identifies information relevant and essential to the information need
•	Uses paraphrasing, highlighting or other extraction techniques or strategies to identify and record relevant information
•	Compares and contrasts information from various sources	

Standard	Benchmarks	Objectives/Indicators	
Standard 4: Uses information accurately, creatively and ethically.

Indicators
•	Organizes information for practical application
•	Integrates new information into current knowledge
•	Creates and communicates information and ideas in appropriate formats
•	Uses technology effectively to organize and present research findings
•	Designs, develops and evaluates information products and solutions both for school assignments and personal interests.
•	Reflects on strategies for revising and improving process and product

	PK-2
 
3-5
•	Communicates results of information search in format appropriate for content

6-8
•	Organizes and synthesizes information from multiple sources
•	Creates and effectively communicates information and ideas to others

9-12
•	Organizes and synthesizes information from multiple sources
•	Creates and effectively communicates information and ideas to others
	PK-2
 
3-5
•	Edits, formats, spell checks, saves, proofreads, and prints original documents using a word processor
•	Creates products using multimedia techniques
•	Presents the results of information search in a new form
•	Presents, performs or shares a product successfully
•	Evaluates projects

6-8
•	Organizes information from multiple sources in a logical sequence using a graphic organizer
•	Selects an appropriate format for communicating ideas
•	Uses a variety of technology tools to create products
•	Uses writing and speaking skills to present information
•	Presents, performs or shares information and ideas successfully
•	Evaluates product or presentation

9-12
•	Analyzes information and identifies topics, subtopics and relationships
•	Organizes information in a logical sequence
•	Selects an appropriate format for communicating ideas
•	Creates a product that clearly expresses ideas
•	Uses appropriate resources and technology skillfully in creating products
•	Presents, performs or shares information and ideas successfully
•	Evaluates product or presentation

Standard	Benchmarks	Objectives/Indicators	
Standard 5: Participates and collaborates as members of a social and intellectual network of learners, 
Indicators
•	Recognizes the importance of information access in a democratic society
•	Respects intellectual property rights and understands the need for documenting sources
•	Uses technology and resources responsibly

	PK-2
•	Listens attentively
•	Takes part in discussions
•	Works cooperatively with others
•	Respects library facility, resources and policies

3-5
•	Uses library materials and technology responsibly
•	Understands the need for citing sources of information (copyright)
•	Respects others’ ideas and backgrounds and acknowledges their contributions

6-8
•	Understands the concept of plagiarism and cites sources properly
•	Uses library materials, computers and other equipment productively, responsibly, and independently.

9-12
•	Understands and respects district policy on legal and ethical use of information
•	Uses library materials, computers and other equipment productively, responsibly, and independently
•	Seeks diverse sources and multiple points of view	PK-2
•	Listens to others
•	Respects library rules and procedures
•	Participates in discussions about literature
•	Answers research questions with words and phrases
•	Uses technology carefully

3-5
•	Answers research questions by paraphrasing
•	Understands that authors and illustrators own their work
•	Recognizes the need for citing sources and prepares bibliographies
•	Follows Internet safety rules and guidelines as defined in district policy
•	Practices responsible use of library materials and technology 
•	Respects different points of view and opinions
•	Uses a number of sources for research projects

6-8
•	Observes copyright guidelines
•	Cites sources in a properly formatted bibliography
•	Practices responsible use of library materials and technology 
•	Follows Internet safety rules and guidelines as defined in district policy
•	Respects different points of view and opinions
•	Uses a variety of sources for research projects

9-12
•	Paraphrases and uses conventions of quoting properly
•	Observes copyright guidelines
•	Cites sources in a properly formatted bibliography
•	Respects intellectual freedom and recognizes various viewpoints
•	Is a competent and self-directed researcher