Praxis 5312 Test 1 Questions 1-30

A library media specialist fulfills all of the following roles EXCEPT

• technician

• teacher

• manager

• administrator

Although analysis of the media collection should be done yearly, this is impractical in most situations. Rather, part of the collection may be analyzed each year. Certainly, each item in the collection should be reviewed at least _____________.

• once a month

• every 5 years

• every 2 weeks

• every 3 years

Which is best practice for the SLMS who wants to keep current with information-literacy issues?

• Participate regularly in activities within the district and at other appropriate levels.

• Participate in performance appraisals for all library staff.

• Act as supervisor to both library and other school support staff.

• Update personnel manuals annually.

An OPAC is a

• Facilities plan

• Catalog

• Collection

• Policy statement

All of the following are the responsibility of the library media specialist except

• Organization of the library media center

• Budgeting for the library media center

• Implementing procedures for operating the library media center

• Supervising the instruction of the library media curriculum

The SLMS must be aware of current information on the costs of both traditional and electronic resources. Which of the following would be considered an auxiliary expense for the media program?

• books

• periodicals

• monitors

• telecommunications rates

Based on evidence gathered from student interviews and assessment data, your school finds that a significant number of 7th graders are struggling readers. Administration asks you to design a program that will encourage reading among these students and use technology and other innovative methods to engage them in reading activities. Which of the following is the best potential funding source for this initiative?

• Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Grant.

• Laura Bush Foundation Grant.

• Dollar General Beyond Words Grant.

• AASL Innovative Reading Grant.

These grants are made to schools designing innovative programs to help struggling readers. Funds may be used for programs that assist readers in grades K-9.

• AASL Innovative Reading Grant

• Dollar General Beyond Words Grant

• Laura Bush Foundation Grant

• Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Grant

Which is not true of a strategic plan?

• It spans a defined period of time.

• The process is continuous.

• It identifies the media program's goals and objectives.

• It is based on both qualitative and quantitative data.

It is essential that the media program be articulated to a wide variety of audiences if the program is to be understood and given the high priority that it deserves. Which of the following is NOT a good suggestion to help a speaker accept this responsibility?

• The length of the presentation should be as long as it takes to get the information across to the audience

• The media specialist should prepare an outline of the presentation to confirm the sequence of points to be made

• The shy speaker should plan visuals to help illustrate points and to reduce the speaking time required

• Tell the audience what you are going to say, say it, and then summarize what you have said