Study Guide

Library Media Specialist
Test Design and Framework

The test design below describes general assessment information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time* 2 hours
Passing Score 220

*Does not include 15-minute tutorial

Test Framework

 

Content Domain Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage of Test Score
I. The School Library Program 0001–0003 30%
II. Information Literacy Skills 0004–0007 40%
III. Program Administration 0008–0010 30%

Domain I–The School Library Program

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of the role of the school library program in relation to the school's overall educational program and the relationship of the school library program to information resources and services beyond the school.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the library media specialist, including strategies and resources for ongoing professional development.

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Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of skills and strategies for communicating and collaborating with various school stakeholder groups to promote information literacy.

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Domain II–Information Literacy Skills

Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of child and adolescent development; principles and practices of curriculum development, instructional planning, delivery, and assessment; and strategies for providing information resources and services that are responsive to the needs of diverse students.

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Competency 0005–Apply knowledge of strategies for creating an inclusive, student-centered learning environment in the school library that facilitates intellectual and physical access to information, literature, and ideas and promotes inquiry and lifelong learning.

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Competency 0006–Apply knowledge of characteristics and uses of various information and technology resources, the types and characteristics of literature and informational texts for children and adolescents, and strategies and skills for promoting literacy.

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Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of the full range of information, media, and digital literacy skills and methods and materials for promoting the development and application of these skills.

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Domain III–Program Administration

Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of the principles of collection development and procedures for developing, managing, and organizing the school library collection.

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Competency 0009–Demonstrate understanding of the principles, policies, and procedures for managing human, financial, and physical resources of the school library program.

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Competency 0010–Apply knowledge of techniques and procedures for comprehensive and collaborative planning, assessment, and evaluation of the school library program.

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