Licensure

Library media specialists may earn certification through course work. Accredited programs are available at the following institutions:

• Lindenwood University
• University of Central Missouri
• Missouri Baptist University
• University of Missouri – Columbia
• Missouri State University

The program of study below covers grades K-12 and lists credit hours:

LIBRARY MEDIA SPECIALIST

GRADES K-12

Focus	Credit Hours
Foundations of Librarianship	2
Library Media Administration	3
Developing and Managing Collections	3
Organizing Information	3
Reference Sources and Services	3
Action Research in School Libraries	2
Children's, Adolescent or Young Adult Literature	3
Library Systems and Information Technologies	3
Curriculum and the Media Center	3
Practicum	2
Electives	3
MINIMUM TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS	30

Compendium of Missouri Certification,

http://www.dese.mo.gov/schoollaw/rulesregs/Inc_By_Ref_Mat/Compendium.htm

Individuals having a current Missouri professional certificate of license to teach may acquire certification in additional areas by successfully completing the Praxis II test designated for the additional area of certification sought.Those seeking school library media certification may take the Library Media Specialist (K-12) PRAXIS II exam #0311. They must receive a score of at least 160 to receive certification.

http://www.dese.mo.gov/divteachqual/teached/praxis.htm

Scholarships

Missouri Association of School Librarians Scholarships http://www.maslonline.org/?page=scholarships

Additional scholarships may be available from individual institutions of higher education.

Library Education

Accredited programs are available at the following institutions:

Lindenwood University

209 S. Kingshighway

St. Charles, MO 63301

Phone: (636) 949-2000

Missouri Baptist University

One College Park Drive

St. Louis, MO 63141

Phone: (877) 434-1115

Missouri State University

Department of Library Science

302 Duane G. Meyer Library

Springfield, MO 65897

Phone: (417) 836-4525

University of Central Missouri: Department of Library Science and Information Services

P.O. Box 800

Warrensburg, MO 64063

Phone: (877) 729-8261

University of Missouri-Columbia: School of Information Science and Learning Technologies

118 Hill Hall

Columbia, MO 65201

Phone: (573) 882-8312

Job Hunting

Missouri REAP http://www.moreap.net/

Missouri REAP is a free service designed to help educators find new and excitingteaching jobs,administrative jobs and other related service positions in Missouri. Through REAP, you can find employment from 950 school districts and private schools nationwide.

Mentoring

MASL regional affiliates provide mentoring opportunities. More information about each region is available at http://www.maslonline.org/?page=regions