Library Resources

Requirements for Library Media Specialists

The following information is excerpted from an article in School Library Journal, June 1998, entitled The Knowledge Uou Need, Updated Requirements for Library Media Specialists, by Patsy H. Perritt; pgs 36-57.

TABLE 1: Alaska Certification Requirement

NOTE: Recommendations from preparing institution or certifying state agency required; at least 6 semester hours earned within 5 years preceding application.

TABLE 2: Knowledge/Subject Areas/Competencies:

NOTE: No subject areas or competencies are identified for Alaska, however the recommended Anchorage School District competencies are:

Credentialing Agency:

Dept. of Education / Teacher Education & Certification
801 West 10th, Suite 200
Juneau, Alaska 99801-1894
(907) 465-2026 - and - (907) 465-2441 fax
www.educ.state.ak.us/TeacherCertification/DIGEST.html

NOTE: Former ACTE member Harry Matrone, now the Assistant Director of K-12 Academic Programs for University of Washington Educational Outreach, want to let everyone know about UW's School Library and Media Specialist Certificate (SLMS) program, which allows teachers in both Washington and Alaska to earn school library and media specialist endorsements on their teaching certificates. If you are interested, or know someone else who might be, visit the Web at www.extension.washington.edu OR e-mail Harry for information at hmatrone@ese.washington.edu.