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LIB.7–8.1.3 (School Library)


Standard Identifier: LIB.7–8.1.3
Content Area: School Library
Grade Range: 7–8
Overarching Standard: 1. Students access information

Overarching Standard Description:
The student will access information by applying knowledge of the organization of libraries, print materials, digital media, and other sources.

Standard:
Identify and locate a variety of resources online and in other formats by using effective search strategies: a. Conduct multistep information searches by using various search strategies to locate digital information that supports research and writing tasks. b. Identify scholarly, accurate, and current sources of information in a variety of formats. c. Prioritize sources of information for efficient and effective use. d. Develop and use successful search strategies to locate information sources, including primary and secondary sources. e. Understand and demonstrate appropriate use of “tags” for online resources. f. Use an automated library catalog to locate a variety of references and other library resources that support a research question. g. Use digital resources to access information beyond the school library collection. h. Demonstrate knowledge of the types of resources needed to best answer a question. i. Identify the authority of URL Internet extensions and the potential for bias (e.g., .com, .org, .edu, .gov, .us, .net). j. Use a variety of encyclopedias and other references to gather information. k. Use indexes online and in print. l. Use print and/or digital indexes or the search engines of subscription periodical databases to locate information in periodicals and save to an electronic file. m. Use print and online bibliographies and references to identify and locate additional resources. n. Understand the differences between search engines and metasearch engines and hierarchical directories.

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