(1) A graduating student at the proficient level in library media demonstrates solid academic performance. He/she:

(a) independently applies a complex inquiry process and monitors his/her effective use of the process;

(b) evaluates the importance of equitable access; uses information, materials, and technology responsibly; and collaborates with others in the information inquiry;

(c) analyzes and evaluates materials from a variety of cultures and transfers information literacy skills to new settings; and

(d) analyzes the effectiveness of various search strategies to locate print and nonprint information and generates criteria useful in evaluating the quality of information.