Library+Media+Standards

I. Knowledge of Learners** Accomplished library media specialists have knowledge of learning styles and of human growth and development.
 * __What Library Media Specialists Know__

Accomplished library media specialists know the principles of teaching and learning that contribute to an active learning environment.
 * II. Knowledge of Teaching and Learning**

Accomplished library media specialists know the principles of library and information studies needed to create effective, integrated library media programs.
 * III. Knowledge of Library and Information Studies**

__**What Library Media Specialists Do**__ Accomplished library media specialists integrate information literacy through collaboration, planning, implementation, and assessment of learning.
 * IV. Integrating Instruction**

__**V. Leading Innovation through the Library Media Program**__ Accomplished library media specialists lead in providing equitable access to and effective use of technologies and innovations.

Accomplished library media specialists plan, develop, implement, manage, and evaluate library media programs to ensure that students and staff use ideas and information effectively.
 * VI. Administering the Library Media Program**

VII. Reflective Practice** Accomplished library media specialists engage in reflective practice to increase their effectiveness.
 * __How Library Media Specialists Grow as Professionals__

Accomplished library media specialists model a strong commitment to lifelong learning and to their profession.
 * VIII. Professional Growth**

Accomplished library media specialists uphold professional ethics and promote equity and diversity.
 * IX. Ethics, Equity, and Diversity**

Accomplished library media specialists advocate for the library media program, involving the greate community.
 * X. Leadership, Advocacy, and Community Partnerships**

This information was provided by the [|National Board for Professional Teaching Standards]