Certificate School Library Practice Certificate

Dr. Elizabeth Burns - School Library Program Director

The Library and Information Studies Program offers a School Library Practice Certificate assists those individuals already holding an MLIS degree (or equivalent) and interested in school librarianship to meet licensure requirements.

The School Library Practice Certificate consists of four courses, 12 semester hours, that address the competencies required for school library media licensure. Students who complete the certificate coursework will have the knowledge and skills to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of teacher, instructional partner, information specialist, program manager, and leader in a school setting.

Admission and Continuance

Students seeking admission to the certificate program must meet and maintain program requirements

• Submission of a graduate transcript demonstrating earned a MLIS degree (or equivalent) with minimum 3.0 GPA
• Submission of written essay with application
• Students must maintain a minimum grade of B- in all LIBS coursework

Curriculum Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Curriculum
LIBS 602	Production of Instructional Materials	3
LIBS 642	Children’s Literature PREK-8	3
or LIBS 644	Literature and Media for Young Adults
LIBS 655	Methods and Strategies for the School Library	3
LIBS 676	Library Media Services and the Curriculum	3
Total Credit Hours		12

Additional Requirements

Courses are all taught asynchronously online

*This certificate facilitates the transition to working in a school library setting. This is not a state-approved endorsement program. Individuals will be responsible for submitting transcripts/proof of certificate to state department of education for licensure. Licensure requirements vary from state to state.