Section 420. Library media preK-12

Endorsement requirements. The candidate must have:

1. Graduated from an approved preparation program in library media; or

2. Completed 24 semester hours distributed in each of the following areas:

a. Selection and utilization of library-media materials and equipment, including the various technologies of up-to-date libraries (computers, instructional software, and the Internet in the teaching/learning process);

b. Production of media and instructional materials;

c. Organization, administration, and evaluation of a library-media center, including ethical issues;

d. Theory and management of reference and bibliography;

e. Selection of print-media materials for children and adolescents;

f. Organization and technical processing of materials; and

g. The role of the library-media specialist as a resource person for students and professional staff in curriculum design and the integration of library-media services in instruction; and

3. Participated in a clinical experience to give the applicant an opportunity to apply the skills, understandings, and competencies required for the endorsement. One year of successful, full-time experience as a school librarian in a public or accredited nonpublic school may be accepted to meet this requirement.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 23, Issue 25, eff. September 21, 2007.

Statutory Authority

§ 22.1-298.1 of the Code of Virginia.