The School of Library and Information Science offers three distinct career paths to students interested in becoming school librarians. CLICK HERE for advising information and other resources.

Watch a recorded open house on how to become a school librarian.

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What is it?

A school librarian typically works with students in a school library/media center. The daily job responsibilities of a school library media specialist typically reflect the roles of teacher, instructional partner, administrator, and information specialist. A school library media specialist takes an active role in teaching information literacy skills, collaborating with teachers on lessons, assisting teachers with curriculum resources, and integrating technology into the curriculum. The school library media specialist has an administrative role in managing all aspects of the school library such as developing the collection of library resources and making them available to staff and students. As an information specialist, the school library media specialist instructs others on evaluating and accessing information resources. (Source: SLIS Guidesheets)

What can I do with this background?

Librarian, teacher, administrator (at the school system level). With the M.L.I.S., a school librarian also will be qualified to work in a public or other type of library.

In addition to the required core courses, what courses should I take?

The K-12 School Library Media program does not have any electives. The required coursework can be found on the guidesheet/program statement form (above).

What professional organizations are relevant to this career path?

• ALA: American Association of School Librarians (AASL)

• Ohio Educational Library Media Association (OELMA)

K-12 Advising Resources

• K-12 School Library Media Licensure FAQ brochure
  
• The Electronic Portfolio
  
• Orientation to MLIS + K-12 School Library Program
• Instructional Technology Graduate Program Rotation
• Culminating Experience: Practicum Handbook for K-12 School Library Students
• Dual Degree (M.L.I.S. / M.ED.) Student Information
• • Steps for Practicum Completion
  • Requirements for Culminating Experience Practicum
    
  • E-folio Checklist

Tutorials

Information Literacy

• http://collaborations.denison.edu/ohio5/infolit/

• http://www.doncio.navy.mil/iltoolkit/default.htm

Vista

• http://vistahelp.kent.edu/student%20guide/first_time_st.htm

Microsoft Office

• http://www.nailitnow.com.au/word/free/tocheadings.html

• http://www.baycongroup.com/

• http://www.learningelectric.com/

Forms

Bursar's Office Forms

• http://www.kent.edu/bursar/termdetail/forms.cfm

Financial Aid Forms

• http://www.sfa.kent.edu/Forms.asp

Other SLIS Forms

Other Resources

• Library Literature and Information Science (11th on the list)

• OhioLink

• KentLink
  

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