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Certification for School Library Media
Specialists in Georgia - Frequently Asked Questions
1.) What are the state requirements for working as a school library
media specialist in Georgia? Do these differ at different levels (e.g.,
elementary, secondary) or by size of school?
Response:
An applicant must have certification to be hired as a school library media
specialist (SLMS). Qualifications are virtually the same for elementary,
middle, and high school. Refer to http://www.gapsc.com/TeacherCertification/Documents/RULES/505-2-.08.asp
a.Complete an approved program for Media Specialist and obtain the professional
recommendation for clear renewable certification (S-5) from the preparing
institution per Rule 505-2-.06 or provide documentation of out-of-state
certification per Rule 505-2-.15. Approved programs are always Master's
degree or higher.
b . Complete the special Georgia requirements per Rule 505-2-.08 applicable
to Media Specialist. These are: pass PRAXIS II with a minimum score of
620 (Library Media Specialist, code 10310), with certain exceptions Exceptional
Child course, and Technology competency.
c. Certification for SLMS is for levels P-12 and is a service type certification.
In Georgia, the Professional Standards Commission (PSC) is the certification
agency. The URL for the GAPSC Web site is http://www.gapsc.com
Disclaimer -- The information on this page is paraphrased and simplified
from the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Rules. For the legally
definitive rules, please visit http://www.gapsc.com
2. Who should a person contact to check on transferring credentials from
another state?
Response:
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission http://www.gapsc.com
Another possible source of information could be the certification officer
from one of the approved library media programs in Georgia.
3.) Where can a person get the appropriate degree and/or credential
/licensure in the state?
Response: There are seven universities that offer programs leading
to initial certification for library media specialists:
See http://www.gapsc.com/ApprovedPrograms/EducationProgram.asp
List of Approved Programs
Georgia State University
College of Education
Department of Middle Secondary Education and Instructional Technology
Library Media Technology Program
Phone: 404 651-2510
Clark Atlanta University
College of Education
223 James P. Brawley Dr. S.W
Atlanta, Georgia 30314
Phone: 404-880-8000
Georgia College and State University
College of Education
Media and Instructional Technology
Library Media Technology Program
Milledgeville, Georgia 31061-0490
Phone 478-445-5004
Georgia Southern University
College of Education
Landrum Box 8013
Statesboro, GA 30460
Phone (912) 681-5648
State University of West Georgia
College of Education
Media and Instructional Technology
Library Media Program
1600 Maple Dr.
Carrollton, Georgia 30118
Phone: 770-836-6500
Valdosta State University
College of Education
1500 North Patterson St.
Valdosta, Georgia 31698
University of Georgia
College of Education
Athens, Georgia 30602
4.) Are any local, regional or state scholarships available? A list
of scholarships is available on the main AASL recruitment page.
Response: Students can apply for education scholarships. School library
media specialists cannot receive the HOPE scholarship in Georgia. State
University of West Georgia has two scholarships for media degrees, the
Annie Belle Weaver scholarship and the Priscilla Bennett Family scholarship.
5.) What is the salary range for a certified school library media specialist
in the state? Provide the most accurate average available or at least
indicate the relationship of school library media specialist salaries
and those of teachers.
Response: SLMS receive the same pay as teachers who have the same
level of certification. Certification can be at the masters level (initial
certification or S-5), the specialist level (S-6), or the doctoral level
S-7).
6.) What resources are available for locating school library media
positions in the state? Any state job websites or hotlines would be especially
useful.
Response: http://www.teachgeorgia.org/
1.) The Institute for New Media Specialists was Web cast
throughout the state from June 2003 to April 2004.
This project was designed for the library media
specialist with five years or less experience, but
even veteran library media specialists could benefit
from the information. This yearlong project was
developed by GPB Education (PeachStar) in
collaboration with the Georgia Department of
Education. These lessons were prepared and presented
by library media specialists, university professors,
and system coordinators and can provide online group
or individual professional learning opportunities.
This package contains 20 modules. Each WebCast module
contains the video presentation with accompanying
slides. Several modules also include supplemental
resources such as questions, polls, and downloadable
documents.
http://www.glc.k12.ga.us/ProDev/link.asp?ResourceID=147&PathID=76
2.) What recruitment efforts are going on in your state? Do you have any
resources you would like to share (e.g., brochures, posters, videos, websites)?
There is a state website that is available for media specialists at http://techservices.doe.k12.ga.us/edtech/
The state media contact person is Ms. Judy Serritella. Judy creates and
distributes a monthly newsletter that keeps Georgia school library media
specialists up to date on state and federal issues.
Judy Serritella, Library Media Services
Educational Technology and Media
Georgia Department of Education
1952 Twin Towers East
Atlanta, Georgia 30334
Voice: 404-657-9800
Fax: 404-657-6822
http://www.doe.k12.ga.us
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