Re: State Requirements for Media Specialists

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LA LA (LAURA) MAROON (LMAROON%ARIZVMS.BITNET@SUVM.SYR.EDU) wrote:
:         I am looking for information on various state requirements for school
: library media specialists. I am interested in a comprehensive list and/or
: individual state requirements.

:         Part of the reason I am seeking this information is that I am
: graduating with my M.A. in Library Science this summer. I have concentrated my
: coursework in Youth and Children's Services with my goal being that I would
: enter the school library.

:         However, I recently discovered that the Arizona requirements were
: changed so that a state endorsement now requires a school library practicum,
: teaching certification, and one year of teaching experience. While, I can`t
: argue that this is probably all important experience for a media specialist, I
: wasn't expecting to have to wait this long to work as a media specialist.

:         Therefore, I am very interested in what other states or even school
: districts are looking for in a library media specialist. All information will
: be appreciated and I will post a target if I get quite a bit of different
: answers.

: Thanks so much.

: Laura Maroon
: Lmaroon@ccit.arizona.edu
Laura,
     School Library Journal periodically publishes an article detailing
and comparing the requirements for school media specialists across the
country. A search of back issues and/or Library Literature should turn
up the most recent article for you. Good luck!
Gayle Keresey
aflgayle@aol.com
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Gayle Keresey, Media Coordinator
Goldsboro High School
Goldsboro, NC