How do you become a school librarian?

Question

I am interested in working in a library w/in a school. Is there a degree or any requirements for this position?

Answer 1

A masters degree in library science - to be a librarian. There are a number of jobs in a library from shelving - which requires little education beyond knowing numbers to checking books out and even security.

Answer 2

As others have stated, different schools have different requirements, often depending on how "desperate" they are.

However, ideally a school librarian will have two things:
(1) a Master's of Library Science degree, and
(2) teaching experience.

School librarians don't just manage the library - they also teach. A lot. Particularly if they're elementary or middle school librarians. They design and teach “library” classes for entire classrooms of kids. The kids come to the library (sometimes with their teachers, sometimes not) to learn from the librarian. Classes range from Dewey Decimal basics to Genre education, etc. Often, a school librarian’s work day will be essentially filled with such teaching obligations. And because students are often unsupervised, it really really helps if the librarian has teaching experience.

While earning your master's degree in library science, you'll have the opportunity at most universities to choose to focus ("major") in school librarianship.

Also, many states will require a school librarians' certification(often called something like "library media certification").

The American Library Association maintains a list of accredited library schools: http://www.ala.org/ala/education/accredprograms/accreditedprograms.htm

Answer 3

My mother-in-law was a school librarian, and she had a Bachelors Degree in education and a Masters Degree in library science. Generally speaking, if you want to work in a school you must have a Bachelors Degree in education, but I'm not 100% sure that the Masters Degree in library science. Most teachers have some type of specialty like math, english, physical education, etc., so I imagine library science would be one of the choices.

Answer 4

It depends on the school system. I am an elementary school librarian. My particular school does not require a teaching certificate or library science degree. Many do. It would be good to have both.

Answer 5

As a former school administrator, I can tell you that a college degree would be a strong advantage. I would expect you to have at least 18 hours of Library Science. I suggest contacting some schools in your area and finding out what the expectations are.

Answer 6

You'll need a degree in Library Science first

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Nope...ypou need to just go and ask for the application. If it is a University it is probably online or something. you need to only proove you can work with whichever software they use. You should not have too much trouble. Good Luck