Learning Commons Assessment

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1		Criteria for Assessing Your Learning Commons		Score: (0-5 pts.)	Comments:	Short Term Plan:	Long Range Plan:

2	1	Library/Learning Commons has a positive image
3		1.1	The library/learning commons is considered the center of school
4		1.2	Students & teachers want to be in the library
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7	2	Signs are clear and directional
8		2.1	Signs are welcoming to students and teachers
9		2.2	Signs and images are easy to read
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12	3	Print collection is accessible and attractive
13		3.1	Print collection has been recently weeded
14		3.2	Decisions on classifying books are based on students
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17	4	Curriculum
18		4.1	Librarian meets regularly with content teachers to plan
19		4.2	Librarian co-teaches literacy skills across grades and content
20		4.3	The curriculum is firmly grounded in Common Core standards
21		4.4	Research is taught consistently across the curriculum
22		4.5	Librarian is a member of content or grade level teams
23		4.6	Data on research instruction is collected on a regular basis
24		4.7	Library provides resources that align to the curriculum
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27	5	Virtual library/learning commons space is simple, clear, and user-centered
28		5.1	It takes 1 or 2 clicks to access databases
29		5.2	Students can find research resources independently
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32	6	Your space provides opportunities for innovation and creativity
33		6.1	Students have access to a variety of supplies & resources
34		6.2	Students have opportunities to create & build
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37	7	The library program is integrated across the curriculum
38		7.1	Teachers use a school-wide research model
39		7.2	Teachers have access to several formative assessments
40		7.3	Librarian collaborates with teachers, offer advice, and co-teaches
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48		Pam Harland, Creating the Learning Commons
49		603-254-3866 \| pam.librarian@gmail.com
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