The document compares the K-12 information literacy standards from AASL/AECT to the post-secondary standards from ACRL. It provides examples of how K-12 school librarians and academic librarians can collaborate, such as having high school students visit academic libraries or sharing instructional models. The document suggests that K-12 librarians should evaluate their curriculum in relation to both sets of standards and reach out to academic librarians. Academic librarians can help new students become familiar with the library in a fun way and include information competencies as a graduation requirement.

1. Building a Community of Lifelong Learners: Connecting K-12 and College Information Literacy Standards Ellysa Stern Cahoy Information Literacy Librarian Penn State University November 3, 2004

10. K-16 Councils Statewide

17. The Academic Library Today

18. Which One is Your Typical College Librarian?

19. Today’s academic library: an oasis of quiet, intellectual reflection…

20. Or a fun, exciting place with lots of friendly people to help you?

21. Can we introduce our students to the excitement and rigors of academic research…

22. … Without overwhelming them in the process?

23. YES WE CAN! Provided that we work together to bridge the K-12/College divide!

24. Questions / Comments? Ellysa Stern Cahoy Information Literacy Librarian Penn State University [email_address]