Graduate Certification - School Library Media Services
This program consists of 27 hours of integrated library media courses
leading to licensure in School Library Media
Services.
The School Library Media Services Program is designed to meet the
standards for an Indiana Rules 2002 license. Those who currently hold an
instructional license and who successfully complete the School Library
Media Services Program will be recommended for a Rules 2002 license.
This is not an endorsement but a separate license. Individuals will be recommended for
licensure only at the developmental level of their existing
teaching license. This is NOT an initial licensure program.
The School Library Media Services Program may also meet licensing
requirements in states other than
Indiana.
Individuals are encouraged to consult the licensing agency of the
state in which additional licensure is sought to ascertain compliance
with licensing rules.
This program does not lead to a master's degree. If a master's degree is
desired, application should be made to our M.S. in Educational
Technology with Library Media Specialization program. Per
graduate school rules, only 12 hours may be transferred from a
non-degree to a degree program; therefore, students beginning in
this program but then deciding to obtain a master's degree must be
accepted into that degree program BEFORE completing 12 hours
of this non-degree program if the hours are to transfer.
The program has the following characteristics: This online program offers students a program of study
in semester-based, interactive courses. Most of the course requirements
pertain to projects. Typically, each course includes six to eight
projects related to course-specific proficiencies. Indiana State University's on-line
minor/certification program in library media services is one of a few
programs in the United States that meets qualifications required by many state and national agencies. Graduates are eligible for
certification for both school and public library IV*.
Licensure as a
teacher is required in Indiana for a school library media specialist.
However, this is not a public library IV requirement.* Public Library IV certification
qualifies the individual to serve in a public library of a community
with less than 10,000 people.
Note:
Out-of-state students should contact their state department of
education certification division for any requirements specific to
their state.
| Courses |
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| CIMT 606 |
Foundations of
Libraries and Librarianship |
| CIMT 509 |
Selection of
Library Materials |
| CIMT 512 |
Literature for
Young People |
| CIMT 513 |
Topics in School
and Public Libraries |
| CIMT 522 |
Introduction to
Cataloging and Classification |
| CIMT 631 |
Reference Sources
and Services for Library Media |
| CIMT 543 |
Production of
Instructional Materials |
| CIMT 656 |
School and Public
Library Administration |
| CIMT 659 |
Practicum in
Library Media |
The following sequence is recommended for students pursuing the Library
Media Certification. Prior to enrolling for courses, a student must be
admitted to the School of Graduate Studies at Indiana State University:
Introductory Block—(Prerequisites:
none)
- CIMT 606
Foundations of Libraries and Librarianship
- CIMT 509
Selection of Library Materials
- CIMT 512 Literature for Young People
- CIMT 513
Topics in School and Public Libraries
- CIMT 543
Production of Instructional Materials.
Intermediate Block—(9 hours from the
Introductory Block must be completed prior to taking these courses)
- CIMT 522 Introduction to Cataloging and Classification
- CIMT 631 Reference Sources and Services for Library
Media
- CIMT 656 School and Public Library Administration;
Culminating Course
Experience—(21
hours must be completed in the program prior to taking the practicum)
- CIMT 659
Practicum in Library Media
[NOTE: Practicum
could be taken concurrently with one course from the Intermediate Block] Once the program of study is completed, the student must initiate the
application for licensure with the office of Education Student
Services.
Public Librarian, Level IV Certificate (beginning fall 2008)
This online
program, consisting of 15 hours of integrated library media courses,
allows an individual to obtain certification required for directors of
public libraries serving communities with a population of 10,000 or
fewer. Students seeking a Public Librarian IV certification must meet
other minimum requirements set forth by the State Library of Indiana.
Residents of states other than Indiana must check with their state's
certification agency to ensure transferability. Students seeking to complete the program
in international settings are responsible for access to current
technologies to complete program requirements. They are also
responsible for securing placement in appropriate school and public
library settings for completion of program requirements.
Public Librarian IV certificate:
- CIMT 509 Selection of Library
Materials 3hrs
- CIMT 512 Literature for Young
People 3hrs
- CIMT 522 Introduction to Cataloging and
Classification 3hrs
- CIMT 631 Reference Sources - Services for
Library Media 3hrs
- CIMT 656 School and
Public Library Administration 3hrs
Planning your Program of Study
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