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VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
PROGRAM STATUS MATRIX
2007 LIBRARY MEDIA preK-12
8VAC 20-542-360
INSTITUTION: Longwood University
Endorsement Competencies
Courses and Experiences*
The program in library media preK-12 shall ensure that the candidate has
demonstrated the following competencies:
1. Proficiency in selecting, evaluating, organizing, and processing materials
and equipment;
2. Proficiency in the production and use of a variety of media (print and
nonprint);
3. Proficiency in organizing, managing, and evaluating media programs;
EDSL503: Media Selection and Evaluation : Theory and principles of information
acquisition and access to meet factual, educational, cultural and recreational needs.
Includes the analysis, selection, evaluation, and management of media material and
equipment to build and maintain an information center collection. 3 credits.
EDSL580: Technical Processing of Materials: The procedures and techniques essential
for organizing and providing access to all types of materials in library catalogs.
Prerequisite: completion of at least 15 EDSL credit hours or permission of instructor. 3
credits.
EDSL548: Production of Media for Instruction: Theory, production, and use of
educational technology with laboratory experiences in production of materials, equipment
operation, and classroom utilization. 3 credits.
EDSL670: Administration of School Library Media Centers: A critical review and
study of philosophies, policies, and procedures essential to the administration,
organization, management, and assessment of resources, programs, staff, and facilities.
Topics include professionalism, ethical issues, professional affiliation, communication
skills, leadership, effective public relations, budgeting, and resource sharing. Prerequisites:
Completion of at least 18 EDSL credit hours including EDSL 660 or permission of
instructor. 3 credits.
4. Proficiency in applying the principles of curriculum planning, learning, and
teaching as they relate to informational skills and to the role of the librarymedia specialist as a resource person and as a member of the educational
team;
EDSL660: Collaborative Instructional Processes: Emphasizes the role of the library
media specialist in curriculum and instruction. Focuses on collaborative partnerships
between classroom teachers and the school library media specialist in information literacy
skills instruction. Includes attention to curriculum design and learning theories to enhance
information processing skills. Recommended within the first nine hours. 3 credits.
5. Understanding of the knowledge, skills, and processes of the issues
surrounding ethical access and use of information, including copyright,
intellectual freedom, privacy, and security; and
EDSL503: Media Selection and Evaluation : Theory and principles of information
acquisition and access to meet factual, educational, cultural and recreational needs.
Includes the analysis, selection, evaluation, and management of media material and
equipment to build and maintain an information center collection. 3 credits.
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EDSL560: Informational Sources and Services: The philosophy, policies, and skills
necessary for providing information access skills to students, including bibliographic
instruction and reference services. 3 credits.
EDSL670: Administration of School Library Media Centers: A critical review and
study of philosophies, policies, and procedures essential to the administration,
organization, management, and assessment of resources, programs, staff, and facilities.
Topics include professionalism, ethical issues, professional affiliation, communication
skills, leadership, effective public relations, budgeting, and resource sharing. Prerequisites:
Completion of at least 18 EDSL credit hours including EDSL 660 or permission of
instructor. 3 credits.
6. Understanding of and proficiency in grammar, usage, and mechanics and
their integration in writing.
EDSL503: Media Selection and Evaluation : Theory and principles of information
acquisition and access to meet factual, educational, cultural and recreational needs.
Includes the analysis, selection, evaluation, and management of media material and
equipment to build and maintain an information center collection. 3 credits.
EDSL548: Production of Media for Instruction: Theory, production, and use of
educational technology with laboratory experiences in production of materials, equipment
operation, and classroom utilization. 3 credits. EDSL560: Informational Sources and
Services
EDSL560: Informational Sources and Services: The philosophy, policies, and skills
necessary for providing information access skills to students, including bibliographic
instruction and reference services. 3 credits.
EDSL580: Technical Processing of Materials: The procedures and techniques essential
for organizing and providing access to all types of materials in library catalogs.
Prerequisite: completion of at least 15 EDSL credit hours or permission of instructor. 3
credits.
EDSL660: Collaborative Instructional Processes: Emphasizes the role of the library
media specialist in curriculum and instruction. Focuses on collaborative partnerships
between classroom teachers and the school library media specialist in information literacy
skills instruction. Includes attention to curriculum design and learning theories to enhance
information processing skills. Recommended within the first nine hours. 3 credits.
EDSL670: Administration of School Library Media Centers: A critical review and
study of philosophies, policies, and procedures essential to the administration,
organization, management, and assessment of resources, programs, staff, and facilities.
Topics include professionalism, ethical issues, professional affiliation, communication
skills, leadership, effective public relations, budgeting, and resource sharing. Prerequisites:
Completion of at least 18 EDSL credit hours including EDSL 660 or permission of
instructor. 3 credits.
*NOTE: Course descriptions are taken from the Longwood Graduate Catalog 2008-2009
available at http://www.longwood.edu/graduatestudies/catalog2008/Courses.htm
* Description of what the institution offers to enable students to develop the knowledge and skills identified in the competency. When citing courses, provide course number, title, and
catalog description. Catalog descriptions and syllabi may be attached.