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Online Advanced Library and Media Specialist Graduate Certificate

A collaborative program between the University of Maine, the University of Maine Farmington, and the University of Southern Maine.

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The online Advanced Library and Media Specialist Graduate Certificate empowers teachers, educational leaders, and resource specialists to facilitate and advocate for equitable access to information. Aligning with the current standards for by the American Library Association (ALA) and the American Association for School Librarians (AASL), you鈥檒l develop the knowledge and skills to manage school libraries and information services. 

This certificate can be stacked with the Graduate Certificate in Library and Media Specialist to complete the required 24 credits to earn Maine certification in Library and Media Specialist (071). The provides specific information about Maine certification.

Admissions

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we receive all your application materials.

Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you鈥檙e ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An
  • Current r茅sum茅 or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A 300-500 word essay based on the following prompt

Careers

Those who can benefit from this program are:

  • Current paraprofessionals working in school libraries who would like to become certified school librarians
  • New educators interested in a career in school libraries

This certificate can be stacked with the Graduate Certificate in Library and Media Specialist to complete the required 24 credits for Maine certification in Library and Media Specialist (071). The provides specific information about Maine certification.

Librarians and library media specialists

According to the , the employment of librarians and library media specialists is projected to grow 3% from 2022 to 2032, with about 13,700 openings annually.

Median Salary: $64,370

Curriculum

The following course is required (3 credits):

  • LMS 657: Seminar in Library and Media Studies (3 credits)

Choose two courses from the following (6 credits):

  • LMS 515: Dynamic PK-12 Library Management (3 credits)
  • LMS 516: Reference and Research for Digital Age Teaching, Learning, and Libraries (3 credits)
  • LMS 517: PK-12 Literature in School Libraries (3 credits)
  • LMS 520: Digital Age Methods  of Teaching in Library and Media Studies (3 credits)
  • LMS 559: School Library Leadership (3 credits)
  • LMS 560: Assessment in Library and Media Studies (3 credits)
  • LMS 580: Digital Learning and Innovation Institute (3 credits)
  • LMS 598: Library and Media Specialist: Special Topics (3 credits)
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At a Glance

91福利Online

College of Education & Human Development


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Advanced Library and Media Specialist Graduate Certificate

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

9 Credits

91福利Online

College of Education & Human Development


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Advanced Library and Media Specialist Graduate Certificate

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

9 Credits

Cost Per Credit Hour

E-Rate

$607

Next Steps

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Contact

Kimberly Lai, M.A.

91福利Online Advisor

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207.581.8041