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Section 3: Test Summary and Framework
WEST–E Library Media (042)

The Washington Educator Skills Tests–Endorsements (WEST–E) are designed to measure a candidate's knowledge of the subject-area content contained in the test framework for each field. All WEST–E tests are fully aligned with the state's teacher endorsement competencies and, as applicable, the Essential Academic Learning Requirements.

Test Summary

This test summary describes general testing information as well as the approximate percentage of the total test score derived from each content domain. The test framework, organized by content domain, contains the objectives that define the content for the test.

Format Computer-based test (CBT) and online-proctored test
Number of Questions Approximately 110 multiple-choice questions
Test Session 2 hours and 15 minutes (does not include 15-minute tutorial and nondisclosure agreement)
Passing Score 240 (scores are calculated in a range from 100 to 300)
Test Code 042

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

Table outlining sample test content and subject weighting by sub area and objective
Key Approximate
Percentage of Test
Content Domain Range of Objectives
I 23% The Teacher-Librarian 0001 to 0003
II 31% Promoting Information Literacy Skills 0004 to 0007
III 23% Managing the Library Media Collection 0008 to 0010
IV 23% Administering the Library Media Program 0011 to 0013

Test Framework

The Teacher-Librarian

Objective 0001: Demonstrate knowledge of basic principles of librarianship as applied to school library media programs.

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Objective 0002: Examine the roles of the teacher-librarian and the relationship of the school library media program to the overall school program.

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Objective 0003: Demonstrate knowledge of collaboration and strategies for developing collaborative relationships within and beyond the school community to deliver integrated instruction and information services.

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Promoting Information Literacy Skills

Objective 0004: Demonstrate knowledge of information literacy skills and strategies for helping students and others learn how to use information independently, efficiently, and responsibly.

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Objective 0005: Demonstrate knowledge of media literacy skills and strategies for helping students learn how to interpret and create meaning from media messages in a variety of forms.

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Objective 0006: Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for planning, implementing, and assessing information literacy instruction that is integrated with content curriculum.

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Objective 0007: Demonstrate knowledge of information and communications technology and strategies for providing guidance and leadership in the use of these technologies.

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Managing the Library Media Collection

Objective 0008: Demonstrate knowledge of literature for children and young adults and strategies for helping students become lifelong learners who read for a wide range of purposes.

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Objective 0009: Demonstrate knowledge of strategies for developing and maintaining a library media collection that supports the educational goals of the school and the information needs of students, teachers, and other members of the school community.

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Objective 0010: Demonstrate knowledge of procedures related to the acquisition, organization, and circulation of library media resources.

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Administering the Library Media Program

Objective 0011: Examine the responsibility of the teacher-librarian to serve as an advocate for the school library media program and to seek opportunities for continuous growth as a professional.

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Objective 0012: Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices related to the management of human, financial, and physical resources in the school library media program.

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Objective 0013: Demonstrate knowledge of principles and practices related to the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the school library media program.

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