School Librarian Certification

School Librarian Certification at UNT

School librarians are an important part of the P-12 learning environment. They develop and deliver student-centered library programs and facilities, fulfilling leadership roles in reading and literacy development, instruction, integration of technology, school library management, collaboration with teachers, and engagement with the educational community.

School Librarian Certification requirements vary from state to state (see this page for School Librarian Certification by State) but completion of the required sequence of courses listed below has been acceptable to meet the course requirements generally in all states. In Texas, the requirements to work as a school librarian follow:

1. Experience

Two years as an early childhood-12th grade classroom teacher in a public or accredited private school.

2. Education

A Master's degree from any accredited institution. This can be accomplished concurrently with the school librarian certification.

3. Completion of a state-approved program

Completion of a state-approved program in school librarianship. Courses taken from the list below must be no more than five years old when an application is made for the school librarian certification.

4. TExES School Librarianship exam

Passing score on the TExES School Librarian Certification exam, administered by the State of Texas.

Note: If you are applying for the M.S. and School Librarian Certification, you must choose your major (Library Science or Information Science), and in the Educational Background portion of the ApplyTexas application, indicate "School Librarian Certification" as the Area of Interest. For questions about the application process, email ci-admissions@unt.edu.

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SLC Courses in Required Sequence

A grade of B or better in all courses is required for certification. Courses include the following:

INFO 5001 - School Librarianship
INFO 5720 - Instructional Materials Production and Use

Pre or Co-requisite: INFO 5001
INFO 5208 - Learning Resources Organization

Pre or Co-requisite: INFO 5001
INFO 5405 - Collection Development and Analysis in School Libraries

Pre-requisite: INFO 5001
INFO 5420 - Literature for Youth in School Libraries

Pre-requisite: INFO 5001
INFO 5050 - Trends and Practices in School Librarianship

Pre-requisite: INFO 5208
INFO 5340 - Learning Resources Centers and Services

Pre or Co-requisites: INFO 5050
INFO 5345 - School Library Program Development

Pre or Co-requisite: INFO 5340
INFO 5090.430 prior to fall 2024. Fall 2024 and later student will follow the following path in their last 3 semesters: