Library Media Specialist Certification Requirements

All candidates for certification will follow an individualized plan based on past coursework and professional experience, using this Certification Program Plan

REQUIREMENTS: 902 Initial License

The following SOIS courses are required for Certification at the 902 Initial level. (If you are already a professional educator, this level is 902 Professional with stipulations.)

Library & Information Science:

  • 501 Foundations of Library and Information Science
  • 511 Organization of Information
  • 520 Managing Library Collection
  • Reference/Instruction (Choose at least ONE):
    • 521 Introduction to Reference Services and Resources OR
    • 691 Special Topics - Information Literacy Instruction
  • 571 Information Access and Retrieval
  • 591 Research in Library and Information Science
  • 711 Cataloging & Classification
  • 645 Library Materials for Children
  • 646 Library Materials for Young Adults
  • Technology (Choose at least TWO):
    • 670 Production and Utilization of Instructional Technology
    • 685 Electronic Publishing and Web Design
    • 691 Spec Topics: Gaming and Information Literacy
    • 786 Multimedia
  • 642 School Library Media Programs and Resources
  • 644 School Library Practicum
  • Portfolio approval - 902 Initial Standards

REQUIREMENTS: 902 Professional License

The initial Library Media License is not renewable and must be replaced by the Professional License within five years. Movement to the professional level requires:

  • three years teaching experience
  • the MLIS degree
  • the following courses
    • 745 Library Services for Children and Young Adults
    • Management (Choose at least ONE):
      • 524 Management of Libraries and Information Services OR
      • 746 Administration of School Library Media Systems
    • CURRINS 701 Curriculum Planning and Ideologies (or equivalent)
    • Portfolio approval (902 Professional standard)
    • a Professional Development Plan (completed in employing school district)

We may only certify candidates who already hold a Wisconsin teaching license. Students in states other than Wisconsin must consult with their own licensing agencies to determine whether working with our program will meet that state’s licensure requirements.

REQUIREMENTS: 91 Instructional Media Supervisor

Administrative rules and content standards for this license are found at the DPI web site http://imt.dpi.wi.gov/imt_licenspg

Anyone entering this program must have 3 years experience as an instructional library media specialist and a Master’s degree in library media.

Required coursework:
Library and Information Science:

  • 746 Administration of School Library Media Systems
  • 644 School Library Practicum (administrative)
  • Portfolio approval

Administrative Leadership:

  • AD LDSP 702 Leadership in Educational Organizations
  • AD LDSP 712 Instructional Leadership
  • AD LDSP 812 Educational Personnel Administration & Supervision
If you have already completed any of the above courses as an undergraduate or post-baccalaureate student, confer with your assigned faculty advisor about utilizing these courses to meet the Wisconsin certification requirement.
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