Integrated School Library Media and Technology Graduate Certificate
Those who want to blend a passion for education with an interest in library science, can earn this library technology certificate program while preparing to pursue their library media specialist certification. This graduate-level program offers the opportunity to complete library certificate courses online and build out the essential expertise and skill valued in a library career path. Graduates can come away equipped to pursue roles as library media specialists in a number of K-12 school settings.
100%
Online
1 yr
Program Length
18
Credit Hours
$584
Cost per Credit
Essential Skills & Insights
Coursework in this library technology certificate program covers the following:
- Technical Literacy. Understand how to use and implement current technologies within a school library.
- Education-Centered. Design and develop library programs around education outcomes.
- Innovative Thinking. Benefit from experiential program experiences that offer the opportunity to use cutting-edge AI technology.
- Collaborative Approach. Effectively work with teachers to create a library experience that aligns with curriculum and enables learning achievement.
Library Media Specialist Certification
Lindenwood University offers a path to Library Media Specialist Certification within the state of Missouri. For students seeking certification in another state, students can research or discuss with Lindenwood to see if their library technology certificate program credits might apply.
Career Outlook
Graduates can have a meaningful impact on learning through the school library experience as a librarian or library media specialist, helping library patrons make the most of library resources, and developing programs to support areas such as literacy. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, librarians and library media specialists can earn a median annual salary of $64,370.
Tuition Details
The cost per credit hour for this library media specialist certification program is $551. Besides being ranked ranked No. 17 on Niche.com’s list of Best Value Colleges in Missouri, we build in unique benefits such as our 20 percent discount per credit hour for returning alumni pursuing their master’s degree.
Curriculum Overview
Your library technology certificate online courses cover the fundamentals of library management, in key areas across library science. This program blends a classical library science theory and methodologies with contemporary approaches to library media and technology, alongside coursework in:
- Developing and Managing Collections
- The K-12 Library Media Specialist
- Real World Literacy
Certificate Coursework – 18 Credit Hours
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 51000 | Organizing Information | 3 |
| EDL 52000 | Developing and Managing Collections | 3 |
| EDL 56000 | The K-12 Library Media Specialist | 3 |
| EDL 56100 | Management of the Library Media Center | 3 |
| EDL 56300 | The Digital Librarian | 3 |
| EDL 56500 | Real World Literacy | 3 |
Transfer Credits
Lindenwood offers the opportunity to transfer up in your education – meaning, you can transfer your certificate credit hours toward a graduate degree, saving time and money on your education!
Through Lindenwood’s flexible Prior Learning program you can transfer in credit through one of three pathways, including examination, experiential learning, and experiential learning exhibited in a portfolio submission
Frequently Asked Questions
A library media specialist oversees a school’s library media program in conjunction with the school’s curriculum. This role is an integral part of a school environment as it supports the work of teachers through additional student support in areas from research to literacy and much more.
This role collaborates with teachers to develop curriculum, and assists students in using library resources, particularly in areas such as research and understanding how to maximize their access and use of library materials, including books, videos, and more to support their learning.
To become a library media specialist, you need a master’s degree in library science, along with teaching certification from an approved undergraduate or graduate teacher preparation program, and work experience in a school setting.
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