Licensure
State-Approved Licensure Programs:
School Library Media Coordinator (076)
In North Carolina, the school's library media coordinator may be identified by a variety of titles, such as librarian, library teacher, or media specialist. The official title for certification purposes is school library media coordinator, and this position is considered a teaching certification.
LICENSURE: The Masters of Library Science degree is the entry-level requirement for all North Carolina School Library Media Coordinators. Additionally, School Library Media Coordinators are licensed as teachers.
School Media Supervisor (078)
The media director/supervisor is a system-level media professional who may be identified as Director of Library Media Services, Director of Media and Technology, Coordinator of Library Media Services, or Library Supervisor. Competencies are required in the areas of administration, supervision/management, and curriculum development for this certification area.
LICENSURE: Director/Supervisor (Masters level) certification is required for service as Director of Media Services in a school system. Certification is based on eligibility to hold the Media Coordinator (076) certificate plus 12 graduate semester hours of credit in administration, curriculum development, and supervision and three years of acceptable experience as a Media Coordinator.
PRAXIS Examination:
School library media licensure candidates may be required to present passing scores on the PRAXIS/NTE specialty area exam in addition to meeting degree requirements.
