Graduate
Certificate Programs
Public Librarianship
Students who desire certification for positions in Indiana public libraries must meet the requirements established by the State Library Certification Board. For complete information, contact:
Indiana Library Certification Board Indiana State Library
140 N. Senate
Indianapolis, IN 46204
phone: 1-800-451-6028
http://in.webjunction.org/667/-/articles/content/4079938
Teacher of Library Media (K-12)
A teaching license is required for employment as a school media specialist in any state. Individuals who hold a valid teaching license may add the certification for Teacher of Library Media with emphasis in school media information technology by successful completion of the following 27 credits. The student must meet the graduate admission requirements for the M.L.S. program at either Indianapolis or Bloomington.
Contact Dr. Marilyn Irwin, Director of Library Media Education at (317) 278-2376 or irwinm@iupui.edu. Full course descriptions are available at www.slis.iupui.edu orwww.slis.indiana.edu. Successful completion of 27 credits for library media may also count toward the 36 credit hour Master of Library Science (M.L.S.), accredited by the American Library Association. Of the nine additional credits to complete the M.L.S., S502 (formerly L528) and S505 (formerly L651) or S506 (formerly L509) will be required.