Syracuse University: MSLIS with Specialization in School Media
Ranked No. 4 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
Prepares information professionals for work in school and public libraries, where there is also a critical need for librarians for children's and young adult services. Those who already possess an accredited master’s degree in library and information science can be certified as a school library media specialist by completing the specified curriculum requirements of the Certificate of Advanced Study in School Media (return to Syracuse minisite page here).
School media graduates develop the following knowledge, skills, and attitudes. They:
- Teach all K-12 students, including those with diverse learning abilities, styles, and needs, to be effective and efficient users of ideas and information
- Collaborate with classroom teachers and other educators to facilitate and enhance teaching and learning
- Demonstrate connections among information literacy standards, curricular goals, and instructional policies
- Integrate information and instructional technologies into classroom teaching and learning
- Encourage students to become information literate, independent learners, and socially responsible in their use of information and information technology
- Encourage and engage students in reading, writing, viewing, and listening for understanding and enjoyment
- Foster individual and collaborative student inquiry
- Motivate a love of reading and lifelong learning
- Manage library resources and services
- Identify and provide access to the larger learning community
- Provide access to a full range of information resources and services that support teaching and learning
- Become visionary leaders in their schools, districts, and profession
