School Library Media Certification By State (2011)
By Deborah J. Jesseman, Scott M. Page, and Linda Underwood
Deborah J. Jesseman, Ph.D, MLS, Education Technology Program Coordinator, Minnesota State University, Mankato in Mankato,MN
Scott M. Page, Ph.D., Coordinator of Professional Education, Minnesota State University, Mankato in Mankato, MN
Linda Underwood, Ed.D., Media Coordinator, Garner Magnet High School in Angier, NC
Locating the information for certification related to school libraries in each state is difficult. There are links to the various state departments of education websites, but these sites are not always user friendly. As Perritt states, “In the education field, of which school librarianship is a part, a confluence of terms and practices related to licensure and certification exists” (1998, 195). This handbook has been developed to simplify the process for individuals seeking licensure in school librarianship within the 50 states and to provide information regarding reciprocity.