BELLE VERNON AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

GENERAL SYLLABUS OUTLINE

**This syllabus is subject to change**

Course Name:

Integrated Library Study Skills

Grade:

6-8

1.)

Course Description:

Library Science at this level is an integrated course designed to develop a student centered program

that focuses on research and recreational reading.  The units of study are cooperatively planned by

the librarian, the subject teacher and their written syllabi.

2.)

Learning Standards:

3.)

Student Objectives:

Students shall the opportunity to:

v     Be familiar with library behavior, personnel, and physical arrangement of the library.

v     Be familiar with the Dewey decimal classification for non-fiction.

v     Be familiar with the on-line card catalog.

v     Be familiar with internet ethics and on-line search methods.

v     Be familiar with use of information legally and ethically.

v     Demonstrate use of the following library resources including but no limited to:

using databases or on-line search tools including:  EBSCO, Encyclopedia Americana, SIRS,

Discover, Associated Press Photo Archive and the ACCESS Pennsylvania Database.

v     Interlibrary Loan in cooperation with the librarian.

v     Ability to read computer screen for information.

v     Ability to use various search engines.

v     Cite sources according to MLA bibliographic form.

v     Encourage independent reading for recreation with the Accelerated Reader Program.

4.)

Course Text:

5.)

Major Units or Themes:  (Include the following)

v     Author research

v     Content/topical search

v     Career research

6.)

Teaching Methods:

v     Classroom groups and individual assistance as needed

v     Demonstrations

v     Lecture/Discussion

v     Cooperative Learning

v     Guided Practice

7.)

Assessment:

v     Observing students as they make use of the library resources

v     Computer generated reports from the Accelerated Reader Program

v     Subject teachers grading reports from research