Program Director: Katie McNamara, M.A.
Teacher Librarian
The mission of the Teacher Librarian Program at Fresno Pacific University is to prepare professional educators to develop and maintain high quality library media and curricular programs by serving as information and technology specialists, instructional leaders, and collaborative partners in K-12 schools.
Fresno Pacific University Education Unit's Mission
Fresno Pacific University's Education Unit seeks to prepare educators whose calling it is to be scholars, peacemakers, professionals, and leaders who carry out the beliefs of the Fresno Pacific University Idea in their diverse educational settings.
The Fresno Pacific Idea
The Fresno Pacific Idea reflects the university's interpretation of what it means to be a community of learners committed to a distinctive vision of Christian higher education. The Idea serves as a center for reflection and action and as a guide for forming a vision of the future. Rooted in the past and continuously re-shaped by the present, the Idea provides a foundation for the university's understanding of itself and of the mission to which it is called.
Program Overview
The Teacher Librarian Program offers coursework leading to a California Teacher Librarian Services Credential and Special Class Authorization (SCA) in Digital Literacy and Information Theory. The SCA allows teacher librarians to teach information and digital literacy in a self-contained classroom setting. The effective teacher librarian works collaboratively with classroom teachers to develop and implement standards-based learning experiences for diverse student populations; selects, organizes, manages, and promotes the use of learning resources in all formats; and instructs students and staff in the critical evaluation, appropriate access, and effective use of information.
Candidates may obtain the California Emergency Teacher Librarian Services Permit to gain employment as a teacher librarian in California K-12 public schools while completing the credential coursework.
This credential program has been approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
Accreditation
State of California
Commission on Teacher Credentialing 1900 Capitol Avenue
Sacramento, California 95814-4213
Admission Requirements
Formal acceptance into the program occurs after all admission requirements have been met. The Teacher Librarian Services Credential requires a minimum of 24 semester units of graduate-level coursework in the specialized area.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Teaching for Learning The program provides opportunities for candidates to use a variety of instructional strategies and assessment tools, including current and emerging technologies, to design, develop and implement standards-based learning experiences independently and in collaboration with teachers and other members of the educational community.
- Multiple Literacies The program provides opportunities for candidates to demonstrate: the promotion of reading for learning, personal growth and enjoyment; collaboration with educational partners to support student learning; and development of multiple literacies throughout all disciplines.
- Information and Knowledge The program provides opportunities for candidates to model and promote ethical and equitable access to physical, digital and virtual collections by students and staff.
- Leadership and Advocacy The teacher librarian preparation program provides opportunities for candidates to articulate and advocate for effective school library programs and positive learning environments that focus on student learning and achievement.
- Program Administration The program provides opportunities for candidates to examine best practices to plan, develop, budget for, implement, and assess school library programs.
- Diversity and Equity The program provides opportunities for candidates to effectively instruct and support all learners in their role as teacher librarians.
- Information and Digital Literacy as Academic Content Areas The program provides opportunities for candidates to demonstrate their knowledge of information and digital literacy, including the nature, architecture, and cycle of information, technology resources and tools.
- Pedagogy of Information and Digital Literacy in Multiple Learning Environments The program provides opportunities for candidates, using both traditional and digital methods, to design and provide curriculum in information and digital literacy to enable students to process information purposefully, ethically and effectively.
Program Length/Semester Starts
Candidates may begin the program in the fall or spring semester. The program can be completed in 2 years.
Locations Offered
Online
