School Librarian Praxis 5312
Which of the following best describes the principle of intellectual freedom as it pertains
to ensuring equitable access to services in a school library? - answer Providing
resources and opportunities for students that create and maintain an atmosphere of free
inquiry characteristic of a democratic society.
A classroom teacher and school librarian collaborate on developing a project-based
learning experience in mathematics. The challenge in the project is for students to
examine trends in housing, predict the future of housing designs, and use geometric
modeling skills to design a house that supports their predictions. Which of the following
should be the culminating activity in the project? - answerGiving a ten-minute
presentation about why their house will be necessary and useful in the future
A school librarian considers ways to provide an environment in the school library that
promotes equitable and culturally responsive learning experiences to best meet the
needs of a culturally diverse student population. Which of the following instructional
strategies is best for the librarian to use in meeting the targeted goal? - answerUsing
wait time for a minimum of 3 to 5 seconds to allow students to formulate a verbal
response to a teacher- or peer-generated question
The American Library Association recognizes its responsibility under the Americans with
Disabilities Act to provide maximum access to library services for all students. Which of
the following computer adaptive technologies is likely to be most supportive of a student
with a disability whose symptoms include muscle stiffness and spasms and who is
conducting independent research? - answerFor a student with a physical mobility
disability, a computer that is equipped with a fully functional on-screen keyboard is an
effective adaptation. Regular computer keyboards tend to show features in a much
smaller and therefore more restrictive way, which makes access by a student with a
mobility issue difficult.
Which of the following online educational resources is best for a student to use when
seeking citation guidelines? - answerThe Perdue OWL online citation tool is a well-
known and authoritative source for student citation guidelines.
Which of the following technologies is likely to be most effective in supporting a school
librarian's efforts to network and share information with other professionals in the field
with similar roles and responsibilities? - answerRemaining current in technological
advances intended to assist student learning is an important and critical responsibility
for a school librarian. A primary way to achieve this goal is for a librarian to actively
monitor and participate in webinars and and interactive focus groups sponsored by a
professional organization such as the American Library Association
,A school librarian engages in a personal action research project to help improve the
library program in meeting the diverse needs of the learning community. Which of the
following describes a component of action research that will best help the librarian
achieve the goal? - answerReflective practice is an essential characteristic of action
research. When engaged in action research, a librarian must take time to think about
the focus question that started the process, the different types of data to collect, and
how to analyze the data to get a sense of what is successful and thus supported by
personal research. In this way, the librarian develops strengths as a professional who
works to meet the diverse needs of the learning community.
Which of the following motivational strategies is likely to be most effective for a school
librarian to implement in promoting learning and personal growth for all students? -
answerPraising students for their efforts and encouraging academic achievement by
nurturing their unique abilities and talents
A school librarian teaches a student who has a Section 504 plan for reading. Which
FOUR of the following accommodations might be most appropriate for the librarian to
use in the school library for providing instruction and evaluating the student? -
answer(A)Allowing the student to take additional time to complete a task
(B) Providing a space for the student to take an assessment in a small-group setting
(E) Providing the student with an audio recording of a text instead of having the student
read it
(F) Allowing the student to give a response in either spoken or written form
. A school librarian serves as an integral member of an elementary school's professional
development committee that focuses on improving the literacy curriculum. In which of
the following ways can the librarian make the greatest contribution to the collaborative
goal? - answerHelping literacy teachers connect lesson plan goals and objectives to a
variety of print and technology resources across grade levels
Which of the following is the best way for a school librarian to encourage all staff
members to use the school library's resources? - answerInforming staff by e-mail twice
a month of upcoming events and anticipated updates to the collection
Which THREE of the following are the most appropriate ways to organize a large fiction
collection in an elementary school library to make the collection as accessible as
possible to the students? - answer(B) Placing the most popular books and series in
selected subject areas in special displays
(C) Organizing books alphabetically by the author's last name on standard library
shelving (D) Allocating separate sections of bookcases for picture books, early readers,
and longer chapter books
A school librarian and a third-grade teacher collaborate to provide developmentally
appropriate instruction in curriculum-based research processes. Which of the following
activities is best for supporting students at this level in learning research skills? -
, answerHaving students take notes on information in print sources and sort the evidence
into ready-to-use categories
A school librarian sets a professional goal of demonstrating current and emerging
trends in technology related to furthering student learning when learners visit the school
library. Which of the following describes a technology that is best suited to achieve the
targeted goal? - answer. A virtual bookshelf app that students can easily use at any time
is an effective and motivating way to introduce students to a current technology that
benefits their learning
Which of the following is the award given annually by the Association for Library Service
to Children (ALSC) to honor "the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished
contribution to the body of American children's literature known as beginning reader
books published in the United States during the preceding year?" - answerTheodor
Seuss Geisel Medal
Which of the following is the best way for a school librarian to build relationships with
the school's stakeholders and learning community? - answerCoordinating with local
businesses to design curriculum-based learning experiences for students both inside
and outside the classroom
Which of the following best describes a librarian's collaborative relationship in
maintaining a school library's resources that align with students' instructional goals? -
answerConsulting with staff in selecting resources that complement and enrich
textbooks and support research-based teaching methodologies
The population of an elementary school includes a number of English learners (ELs) at
the A1 beginner level. Which of the following types of print resources are appropriate to
include in the library's collection to support the linguistic needs of those ELs? -
answerBooks on curriculum-based topics that have been written or translated to reflect
the linguistic pluralism of the student population of the school
A high school history teacher engages students in a unit of study on the history of the
labor movement in America. To make the unit more relevant, the teacher and librarian
collaborate in creating a supplementary learning experience for students in the school
library. Which of the following activities is likely to be most engaging and relevant to
students as they gain knowledge of the unit content? - answerUsing technology to
locate primary sources that contain commentary and photographs about child labor
practices and working conditions of the past and creating a digital slide presentation
Which of the following best identifies the primary rationale for school librarians to be
actively involved with professional networks? - answerTo remain informed about library-
related issues and use the information in a leadership role to provide greater learning
opportunities for colleagues and students
Which of the following best describes the principle of intellectual freedom as it pertains
to ensuring equitable access to services in a school library? - answer Providing
resources and opportunities for students that create and maintain an atmosphere of free
inquiry characteristic of a democratic society.
A classroom teacher and school librarian collaborate on developing a project-based
learning experience in mathematics. The challenge in the project is for students to
examine trends in housing, predict the future of housing designs, and use geometric
modeling skills to design a house that supports their predictions. Which of the following
should be the culminating activity in the project? - answerGiving a ten-minute
presentation about why their house will be necessary and useful in the future
A school librarian considers ways to provide an environment in the school library that
promotes equitable and culturally responsive learning experiences to best meet the
needs of a culturally diverse student population. Which of the following instructional
strategies is best for the librarian to use in meeting the targeted goal? - answerUsing
wait time for a minimum of 3 to 5 seconds to allow students to formulate a verbal
response to a teacher- or peer-generated question
The American Library Association recognizes its responsibility under the Americans with
Disabilities Act to provide maximum access to library services for all students. Which of
the following computer adaptive technologies is likely to be most supportive of a student
with a disability whose symptoms include muscle stiffness and spasms and who is
conducting independent research? - answerFor a student with a physical mobility
disability, a computer that is equipped with a fully functional on-screen keyboard is an
effective adaptation. Regular computer keyboards tend to show features in a much
smaller and therefore more restrictive way, which makes access by a student with a
mobility issue difficult.
Which of the following online educational resources is best for a student to use when
seeking citation guidelines? - answerThe Perdue OWL online citation tool is a well-
known and authoritative source for student citation guidelines.
Which of the following technologies is likely to be most effective in supporting a school
librarian's efforts to network and share information with other professionals in the field
with similar roles and responsibilities? - answerRemaining current in technological
advances intended to assist student learning is an important and critical responsibility
for a school librarian. A primary way to achieve this goal is for a librarian to actively
monitor and participate in webinars and and interactive focus groups sponsored by a
professional organization such as the American Library Association
,A school librarian engages in a personal action research project to help improve the
library program in meeting the diverse needs of the learning community. Which of the
following describes a component of action research that will best help the librarian
achieve the goal? - answerReflective practice is an essential characteristic of action
research. When engaged in action research, a librarian must take time to think about
the focus question that started the process, the different types of data to collect, and
how to analyze the data to get a sense of what is successful and thus supported by
personal research. In this way, the librarian develops strengths as a professional who
works to meet the diverse needs of the learning community.
Which of the following motivational strategies is likely to be most effective for a school
librarian to implement in promoting learning and personal growth for all students? -
answerPraising students for their efforts and encouraging academic achievement by
nurturing their unique abilities and talents
A school librarian teaches a student who has a Section 504 plan for reading. Which
FOUR of the following accommodations might be most appropriate for the librarian to
use in the school library for providing instruction and evaluating the student? -
answer(A)Allowing the student to take additional time to complete a task
(B) Providing a space for the student to take an assessment in a small-group setting
(E) Providing the student with an audio recording of a text instead of having the student
read it
(F) Allowing the student to give a response in either spoken or written form
. A school librarian serves as an integral member of an elementary school's professional
development committee that focuses on improving the literacy curriculum. In which of
the following ways can the librarian make the greatest contribution to the collaborative
goal? - answerHelping literacy teachers connect lesson plan goals and objectives to a
variety of print and technology resources across grade levels
Which of the following is the best way for a school librarian to encourage all staff
members to use the school library's resources? - answerInforming staff by e-mail twice
a month of upcoming events and anticipated updates to the collection
Which THREE of the following are the most appropriate ways to organize a large fiction
collection in an elementary school library to make the collection as accessible as
possible to the students? - answer(B) Placing the most popular books and series in
selected subject areas in special displays
(C) Organizing books alphabetically by the author's last name on standard library
shelving (D) Allocating separate sections of bookcases for picture books, early readers,
and longer chapter books
A school librarian and a third-grade teacher collaborate to provide developmentally
appropriate instruction in curriculum-based research processes. Which of the following
activities is best for supporting students at this level in learning research skills? -
, answerHaving students take notes on information in print sources and sort the evidence
into ready-to-use categories
A school librarian sets a professional goal of demonstrating current and emerging
trends in technology related to furthering student learning when learners visit the school
library. Which of the following describes a technology that is best suited to achieve the
targeted goal? - answer. A virtual bookshelf app that students can easily use at any time
is an effective and motivating way to introduce students to a current technology that
benefits their learning
Which of the following is the award given annually by the Association for Library Service
to Children (ALSC) to honor "the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished
contribution to the body of American children's literature known as beginning reader
books published in the United States during the preceding year?" - answerTheodor
Seuss Geisel Medal
Which of the following is the best way for a school librarian to build relationships with
the school's stakeholders and learning community? - answerCoordinating with local
businesses to design curriculum-based learning experiences for students both inside
and outside the classroom
Which of the following best describes a librarian's collaborative relationship in
maintaining a school library's resources that align with students' instructional goals? -
answerConsulting with staff in selecting resources that complement and enrich
textbooks and support research-based teaching methodologies
The population of an elementary school includes a number of English learners (ELs) at
the A1 beginner level. Which of the following types of print resources are appropriate to
include in the library's collection to support the linguistic needs of those ELs? -
answerBooks on curriculum-based topics that have been written or translated to reflect
the linguistic pluralism of the student population of the school
A high school history teacher engages students in a unit of study on the history of the
labor movement in America. To make the unit more relevant, the teacher and librarian
collaborate in creating a supplementary learning experience for students in the school
library. Which of the following activities is likely to be most engaging and relevant to
students as they gain knowledge of the unit content? - answerUsing technology to
locate primary sources that contain commentary and photographs about child labor
practices and working conditions of the past and creating a digital slide presentation
Which of the following best identifies the primary rationale for school librarians to be
actively involved with professional networks? - answerTo remain informed about library-
related issues and use the information in a leadership role to provide greater learning
opportunities for colleagues and students
