What are the library science requirements if I want to be certified at the Associate School Library Media Specialist level?
A candidate must complete one of the following: (1) A graduate program approved by the NJ DOE for this certification. There are about half a dozen such programs in the state; see the bottom of this page for a list. OR (2) A program of graduate studies consisting of at least 18 semester-hour credits in a coherent sequence of studies including the following: i. Access, evaluation, selection and utilization of library media resources; ii. Organization and coordination of school library media programs, resources and instruction to provide K-12 student with a sequential course of studies; iii. Children’s literature and young adult literature; iv. Design, development and integration of information literacy skills throughout the school curriculum; v. Design and development of multi-media materials; vi. Utilization of current and emergent technologies in all phases of school library media programs; and vii. A field experience that includes instruction and management. This experience must be co
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