American Association of School Librarians
Standards for the 21st-Century Learner
-Reading is a window to the World
-Inquiry provides a framework for learing
-Ethical behavior in the use of information must be taught
-Technology skills are crucial for future employment needs
-Equitable access is a key component for education
-The definition of informaion literacy has become more complex as resources and technology have changed
-The continuing expansion of information demands that all individuals acquire the thinking skills that will enable them to learn on their own
-Learing has a social context
-School libraries are essential to the development of learning skills