Study Guide

Field 138: Library-Media Specialist 
Test Design and Framework

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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

Test overview, including duration of test, number of questions, and passing score.
Format Computer-based test ( C B T )
Number of Questions 80 selected-response questions and 1 constructed-response assignment
Time* 4 hours
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute  C B T  tutorial

Test Framework

Pie chart of approximate test weighting outlined in the table below.

Test weighting by number of questions per subarea.
Subareas Range of Competencies Approximate Percentage 
of Test
Selected-Response
 roman numeral 1  The Professional Library-Media Specialist 0001–0003 28 percent 
 roman numeral 2  Learner-Centered Practices, Resources, and Environments 0004–0006 30 percent 
 roman numeral 3  Library Program Administration 0007–0009 27 percent 
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Constructed-Response
 roman numeral 4  Constructed-Response Assignment 0010 15 percent 
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subarea roman numeral 1–The Professional Library-Media Specialist

Competency 0001–Apply knowledge of the professional roles and responsibilities of the library-media specialist, including how to demonstrate leadership and advocate for equitable intellectual access to information for all members of the school community.

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Competency 0002–Apply knowledge of professional standards for the library-media specialist and how to engage in ongoing professional development.

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Competency 0003–Apply knowledge of strategies for communicating and collaborating with members of the school community to promote information access and learner success.

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subarea roman numeral 2–Learner-Centered Practices, Resources, and Environments

Competency 0004–Apply knowledge of principles and practices of developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote learners' acquisition of information literacy and inquiry skills.

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Competency 0005–Analyze the characteristics of and strategies for creating equitable physical and virtual learner-centered environments.

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Competency 0006–Analyze strategies and methods for promoting the development of independent and collaborative information literacy, inquiry, and critical thinking skills as well as promoting social responsibility and effective and ethical use of information.

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subarea roman numeral 3–Library Program Administration

Competency 0007–Apply knowledge of the foundations and characteristics of an effective library program and its relationship to the total school program and to information resources and services beyond the school.

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Competency 0008–Apply knowledge of principles, policies, and procedures related to the development and management of the school library program collection.

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Competency 0009–Apply knowledge of considerations, procedures, and practices related to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the library program.

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subarea roman numeral 4–Constructed-Response Assignment

Competency 0010–Analyze data and other relevant information to plan instruction to address an identified information literacy or inquiry skills need for a group of learners in a given instructional context.

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