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Jump to 1.1.1 Program Summary The state accredited program Teacher Librarian Services Credential Program at CSULB is based on the principles and philosophy of the American Association of School Librarians, emphasizing the roles of library professionals in teaching for learning, building learning environments, and empowering learning through leadership. The program is strongly committed to the principles of equity for diverse populations. Assignments, readings, and course objectives emphasize the importance of multicultural/ multilingual programs and materials. Course delivery is provided in synchronous and asynchronous formats to meet the learning needs of various communities. Candidates must apply by the published deadline and be admitted and matriculated into the university to be eligible to complete the Teacher Librarian Services Credential. Admissions decisions are made at the program level by program faulty. Program Design The Teacher Librarian Services Credential Program at CSULB is designed to prepare fully qualified, outstanding teacher librarian professionals. Emphasis is on meeting the information, educational technology, and digital and critical literacy needs of diverse student populations. As part of the program, a Teacher Librarian Services Credential and a Special Class Authorization in Information and Digital Literacies are offered. Goals of the program include developing candidates’ skills to understand, research, articulate, and model the overall role of librarians in diverse learning communities. Students will be able to meet standards in the following areas of library services: Course of Study (Curriculum and Field Experience) Students may earn the credential-only or may pursue the credential along with a Master's degree in Education with an option in Educational Technology and Media Leadership. Students must apply and be admitted to the correct program of choice. Classes are usually hybrid, offered on Saturdays 8AM to 5PM (most meet for a half day) or on weekday evenings. Students may plan carefully to take all credential courses on Saturdays. Matriculated students enroll online. Nine courses (27 units) are required for the credential: six technology and media courses, two specialized librarianship courses, and Field Experience. Complete the following core courses (24 units): Note: Equivalency credit may be allowed for coursework completed at CSULB or other universities prior to enrolling in the Teacher Librarian Services Credential Program. Generally, coursework must have been completed within the past seven (7) years, but each request will be evaluated individually by the Credential Coordinator. Most courses are offered every academic year, including: Assessment of Candidates Candidates are assessed at several levels: through assignments within each course, at the course level as each course meets program competency outcomes, through a final eportfolio that is structured around the program competences, and through their field experiences that are also evaluated by the site supervisor and CSULB field experience instructor (via a collection of evidence: technology, administrative, collaborative instruction assignments; reflective log, and ethnographic study). Candidates are provided written information via the program website, syllabi, eportfolio directions, and course documents (e.g., assignment explanations and rubrics). Candidates are also provided verbal information during their orientation, during advisory meetings, during their courses, and before and during their field experience. Location Delivery Model Pathway Main Campus In-Person Hybrid Teacher Librarian Credential Virtual Combined Synchronous/Asynchronous Teacher Librarian Credential Virtual Asynchronous Teacher Librarian Credential 2.1 Teacher Librarian Organizational Chart (PDF) Full Time Part Time Vacancies 2 6 0 3.3 Published Adjunct Experience and Qualifications Requirements (PDF) This program has not recruited full-time faculty in recent years. Jump to 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.6.1 Program Total Hours Teacher Librarian 107 in field Course Number/Title Hours Fieldwork and Associated Assignment Requirements ETEC 523 Information and Digital Literacies 1/4 Observe group using technology (1 hour in field; 4 hours for write-up of analysis and recommendations, including links to theory) ETEC 525 Digital Society and Culture 5/20 Action research: Identify site need related to technology/media, gather baseline data, conduct a literature review, analyze findings and make recommendations (5 hours in field; 20 hours for write-up) ETEC 530 Leadership in Ed Tech & Media 5/15 Planning project: collaborate with education site to develop a tech plan or grant proposal (5 hours in field; 15 hours to for write-up of action plan or grant application) ETEC 540 Organization of Resources 5/15 Process interview: interview a teacher librarian about organizing and processing library materials (5 hours in field; 15 hours for write-up) ETEC 545 1/2 Observe a story hour: (1 hour in field; 2 hours for write-up of analysis using criteria) ETEC 580 90/45 At 2 sites (2 levels) teach collaboratively, do a tech-related activity, analyze library role within site, conduct an ethnographic study of library usage (45 & 45 hours in field; 45 hours for write-up/eportfolio) TL Field Site Principal Guidelines (PDF) TL Program Coordinators Guidebook (PDF) TL Field Placements, 2019-2021 (PDF) TL-ETEC580 Field Experience Overview (PDF) TL-ETEC Program Field Experience Guidelines (PDF) PPS-TL - ETEC540 Assignment - Processing Assessment (PDF) PPS-TL - ETEC540 Syllabus (PDF) PPT-TL - ETEC580 Syllabus (PDF) PPS-TL ETEC580 Portfolio Review (PDF) PPS-TL ETEC580 Self-Assessment (PDF) PPS-TL ETEC580 Summative Evaluation (PDF) PPS-TL Field Experience Learning Activity Observation Evaluation (PDF) Teacher Librarian Services Program candidates receive initial and ongoing advising through their program coordinator and advisors from the College of Education Graduate Office as they progress through the program. Each candidate will receive a sample planner in which they can use to monitor their program progress. Candidates admitted to the Masters in Educational Technology and Media Leadership, which includes the Teacher Librarian Services Credential option, monitor their program progress through their Advancement to Candidacy. Candidates can also monitor their program progress through the MyCSULB Student Center Academic Requirements Report. Candidates admitted to the Special Class Authorization: Information and Digital Literacy Program, receive advising from the program coordinator. Each candidate admitted to one of these two programs(s) will also establish a file in the CSULB Credential Center and submit all supporting documentation including items that show they have met all CTC Program Preconditions. Candidates receive a credential evaluation, completed by a credential analyst, indicating their current program status and requirements that are outstanding and required prior to credential recommendation. In the Teacher Librarian candidate’s final culminating experience, each one will submit an e-portfolio to the program coordinator to show they have met all standards. The candidate will apply for their credential upon completion of all coursework and requirements. A credential analyst will complete a final evaluation and confirm that all program and state requirements, on the evaluation, have been met prior to credential recommendation. A credential analyst will ensure that only qualified candidates are recommended for the Teacher Librarian Services Credential or the Special Class Authorization in Information and Digital Literacy. Teacher Librarian Services Credential Program Planner (PDF) Teacher Librarian Services Credential Evaluation (PDF) Special Class Authorization Digital Literacy Credential Evaluation (PDF) Not Applicable 1. Program Summary
1.1 Teacher Librarian Program Summary
2. Organizational Structure
3. Faculty Qualifications
3.1 Faculty Distribution Table
3.2 Annotated List of Faculty
3.4 Faculty Recruitment Documents
4. Course Sequence
5. Course Matrix & Syllabi
6. Fieldwork & Clinical Practice
6.1 Fieldwork and Clinical Practice Overview Table
6.2 Affiliation Agreements and MOUs for Field Placement
6.4 Documentation of Candidate Placement
6.5 Clinical Practice Manual
6.6 Fieldwork and Clinical Practice Syllabi
6.6.1 Clinical Practice Assessment Instruments
7. Credential Recommendations
7.1 Description of Credential Recommendation Process
7.1.1 Candidate Progress Monitoring Documents
7.1.2 Individual Development Plan (IDP) Form