AASL Standards and Competencies

The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has established national competencies for candidates pursuing certification as a School Library Media Specialist. The goal of the AASL is to ensure that media center programs are developed that will "ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information." The School Library Media Specialist must take on several diverse roles in order to accomplish this goal. The AASL has organized these competencies into the four standards listed below:

Competencies for each standard (click link for appropriate related assignment page)

Standard 1: Use of Information and Ideas	Efficient and Ethical Information-Seeking Behavior	Literacy and Reading	Access to Information	Stimulating Learning Environment
Standard 2: Teaching and Learning	Knowledge of Learners and Learning	Effective and Knowledgeable Teacher	Information Literacy Curriculum
Standard 3: Collaboration and Leadership	Connection with the Library Community	Instructional Partner	Educational Leader
Standard 4: Program Adminstration	Managing Information Resources: Selecting, Organizing, Using	Managing Program Resources: Human, Financial, Physical	Comprehensive and Collaborative Strategic Planning and Assessment

The Big 8 Assessments

Reading & Literacy Project (EDIT 6300)

Program Development & Evaluation Plan (EDIT 6300)

Collaborative Unit (EDIT 6360)

I-Search (EDIT 6360)

Selection Policy (EDIT 6340)

Order (EDIT 6340)

Praxis I and GACE II (passed)

Internship (EDIT 7460)

Last Updated: April 4, 2008

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