Re: Librarian, Teach Thyself article

[Alice Yucht <AliceInfo@AOL.COM>]

Hmmmmm...
According to information on the website of Dr. Swigger's institution,
http://www7.twu.edu/slis/ls/programs/lre.htm

someone wishing to become a school librarian in the state of Texas
need not acquire an ALA-accredited MLS, but can instead meet all
requirements of the Texas Education Agency by obtaining a
*Learning Resources Endorsement*
Pre-reqs for that all-level certification program include:
 1. A bachelor's degree.
2. A valid Texas teacher's certificate.

Could some of Dr. Swigger's concern be that not enough people are
signing up for the MLA-program courses, but instead are going for
a "quick route" to a profession?

NOTE:  I am NOT opening up yet another argument re: MLS vs.
non-MLS qualifications/certifications.  I am just wondering if
Dr. Swigger may have some other (hidden) agenda that is not
readily apparent from the words in his article.

Alice H. Yucht, ever the cynic
Heritage Middle School Library, Livingston, NJ

Aliceinfo@aol.com

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