LIBMESP-AC - Library Media Specialist

This 27-credit course of study is designed for students who have completed a Master’s Degree in Library [and Information] Studies [Science] at an American Library Association accredited library program who are not certified teachers in New York State (NYS) and who wish to pursue initial NYS teacher certification in the area of Library Media Specialist (LMS). Students who successfully complete certificate requirements as well as other NYS requirements noted below will qualify to teach in NYS K–12 public school libraries.