(1) A graduating student at the nearing proficiency level demonstrates partial mastery of the prerequisite knowledge and skills fundamental for proficiency in library media. He/she:

(a) usually, but not consistently, initiates applying an inquiry process and minimally monitors his/her effective use of the process;

(b) evaluates, with some assistance, the importance of equitable access; sometimes, but not consistently, uses information responsibly; and, to some degree, collaborates with others in the information process;

(c) analyzes and evaluates some materials from a variety of cultures and sometimes, but not consistently, transfers information literacy skills to new settings; and

(d) analyzes, with assistance, various search strategies and applies given criteria to appropriately evaluate the quality of information.