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Denton ISD Prospective Librarian Recording - October 19, 2020
Criteria outlined by The Texas Education Agency to become a certified school librarian in Texas:
- You must have been a certified teacher for a minimum of 2 years in a public or accredited private school in any grade EC-12.
- You must have completed a state approved Master of Library Science or Information Science program in school librarianship (courses must be no more than 6 years old when an application is made for school librarian certification).
- and you must receive a passing score on the TExES School Librarian exam administered by the State.
- **If you already have a Master's degree in an education field, you can take your exam once you have completed 24 hours of library science course work.
Where should I get my Library Certificate? There are several places around the state where you can get your degree. It depends on your long-term goals.
- If there is a possibility you might move to another state or think you might want to be a public or academic librarian, you will need the full Master of Library Science from an American Library Association Accredited Program. There are three accredited programs in Texas: Texas Woman's University, The University of North Texas, and The University of Texas-Austin.
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- 21-22 TWU Presentation (downloads to computer)
- 21-22 UNT Presentation (downloads to computer)
- An American Association of School Librarians accredited program is another great option for those who want school certification only. There are several in Texas. Click link below for more information..