Students earning the MLIS in the Library Specialization who hold a valid teaching certificate may add school library certification by completing the School Librarian career path requirements.
Students earning the MLIS in the Library Specialization who do not hold a valid teaching certificate may be certified by completing the School Librarian career path requirements and passing the school library portion of the PRAXIS examination.
This plan is recognized by the LSU College of Education and the Louisiana Department of Education.
In addition to the required courses, those in this career path should complete
LIS 7902 Field Experience in School Media Centers
And select an additional 4 courses from:
LIS 7101 Media and Services for Children
LIS 7102 Media and Services for Young Adults
LIS 7104 Non-Fiction for Children and Teens
LIS 7105 Graphic Novels in Libraries
LIS 7406 Literature and Methods for Readers’ Advisory
LIS 7800 The Art and Practice of Library Storytelling
LIS 7801 The Illustrator as Storyteller
LIS 7807 Information Literacy Instruction
LIS 7910-7912 when the topic is relevant.
