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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Library and Media Specialist at University of Maine

University of Maine, United States

Programme overview

An online certificate, offered in collaboration with the University of Maine at Farmington and the University of Southern Maine, preparing teachers, educational leaders and resource specialists to advocate for equitable access to information. It aligns with ALA and AASL school librarianship standards and can be stacked with the Graduate Certificate in Library and Media Specialist to reach the 24 credits needed for Maine certification (071).

Faculty: College of Education and Human Development (UMaineOnline)  |  Duration: 9 credits  |  Intake: Rolling admissions  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Orono, ME, United States

What you will study

Core: LMS 657 Seminar in Library and Media Studies (3 credits). Two electives (6 credits) from LMS 515, 516, 517, 520, 559, 560, 580 and 598.

Career pathways

Intended for paraprofessionals seeking school librarian certification and new educators interested in school libraries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution; completion of the Graduate Certificate in Library and Media Specialist or 15 credits in library and media studies. Materials: online application, resume or CV, official transcripts, and a 300-500 word essay.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Rolling admissions

Duration: 9 credits

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