Re: Which Media Specialist program should I choose?

darnell

Posted on 5/20/09

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Kyle,

So you think I should stay away from the M.Ed degree in
Library/media specialist and pursue the MLIS? Also, I am not
familiar with Joyce Valenza. Who is she?

On 5/20/09, Kyle wrote:
> I would like to respectfully, but completely disagree with
> Julie's comments. Anyone who is anyone in the School Library
> Media world (i.e. Joyce Valenza) will tell you that the MLIS is
> the minimum requirement to become a teacher librarian. The MLIS
> is essential.
>
> From Joyce Valenza's book, PowerTools Recharged:
> "The qualified teacher-librarian is both an instructional and
> knowledge manager. He or she holds professional credentials in
> education, as well as in library science." p.2-3A
>
> Look to the ALA for guidance on which school to attend.

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