Test Design and 
Test Framework

Field 220: Library Information Specialist

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The test design below describes general test information. The framework that follows is a detailed outline that explains the knowledge and skills that this test measures.

Test Design

Format Computer-based test (CBT)
Number of Questions 100 multiple-choice questions
Time* 3 hours, 15 minutes
Passing Score 240

*Does not include 15-minute CBT tutorial

Test Framework

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



Test Subarea Number of Test Objectives Number of Scorable Items Number of Non-Scorable Items subarea weight as percent of total test score
Subarea 1—Teaching for Learning 3 15 3 18 percent
Subarea 2—Literacy and Reading 3 15 4 19 percent
Subarea 3—Information and Knowledge 3 15 4 19 percent
Subarea 4—Leadership and Advocacy 3 15 4 19 percent
Subarea 5—Program Management and Administration 4 20 5 25 percent
Totals 16 80 20 100 percent

Subarea 1—Teaching for Learning

Objective 0001—Understand various learning styles, stages of human growth and development, and factors that influence learning.

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Objective 0002—Apply concepts and skills needed to be an effective, knowledgeable educator and instructional partner.

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Objective 0003—Apply strategies to integrate information literacy skills and student learning standards into all aspects of the library program.

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Subarea 2—Literacy and Reading

Objective 0004—Apply knowledge of children's, young adult, and professional literature.

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Objective 0005—Understand strategies for promoting reading and literacy.

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Objective 0006—Understand the importance of diversity in literature.

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Subarea 3—Information and Knowledge

Objective 0007—Understand efficient and ethical location and use of information.

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Objective 0008—Understand strategies for ensuring ethical and equitable access to information and resources.

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Objective 0009—Understand information technology, research, and knowledge creation.

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Subarea 4—Leadership and Advocacy

Objective 0010—Understand the library information specialist's role as an education professional in both the school and the library communities.

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Objective 0011—Understand the library information specialist's leadership role.

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Objective 0012—Understand the library information specialist's advocacy role.

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Subarea 5—Program Management and Administration

Objective 0013—Understand methods for evaluating and selecting print, nonprint, and digital resources in the collection.

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Objective 0014—Understand professional ethics in all aspects of the school library program.

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Objective 0015—Understand strategies necessary for the management of personnel, funding, and facilities.

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Objective 0016—Understand best practices for strategic planning and assessment.

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