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  • HOME
  • ABOUT US
    • Mission & Goals
    • Programmatic Performance
    • Our History
    • Partners
    • Advisory Board
  • PROGRAMS
    • Master of Library Science
    • Master of Library Science, School Library Media Specialist
    • Dual Degree in Library Science and History
    • Certificate in Post-Master's Studies in Librarianship
    • Advanced Certificate in Youth Services
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        • Kwong Bor Ng
        • Joe Sanchez
        • Nafiz Zaman Shuva
        • Vikki Terrile
        • Johnathan Thayer
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        • Jennifer Brown
        • Regina Carra
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        • Syreeta Gates
        • Ashley Hawkins
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        • Kathleen Kasten-Mutkus
        • Ryan King
        • Paige Laino
        • Arlene Laverde
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        • Natalie Milbrodt
        • Carisse Mitchell
        • Obden Mondésir
        • Asma Neblett
        • Elizabeth Ott
        • Slava Polishchuk
        • Aleksandr Rozentsvit
        • Emely Rumble
        • Jessica Russo
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    • HOME
    • ABOUT US
      • Mission & Goals
      • Programmatic Performance
      • Our History
      • Partners
      • Advisory Board
    • PROGRAMS
      • Master of Library Science
      • Master of Library Science, School Library Media Specialist
      • Dual Degree in Library Science and History
      • Certificate in Post-Master's Studies in Librarianship
      • Advanced Certificate in Youth Services
      • Advanced Certificate in Archives
    • CURRENT STUDENTS
      • Advisement & Pre-registration
      • GSLIS Course Catalog
      • QC School Media Handbook
      • Awards
      • Scholastic Standards
      • GSLIS Listserv
      • Student Groups
      • Beta Phi Mu
      • How ​LACUNY Benefits You
      • LBSCI 795: Internship Course
      • Scholarships
      • LIS Job Boards
    • PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
      • Applications
      • Admissions
      • Transfer of Credit
      • Tuition and Fees
      • GSLIS Course Catalog
      • Financial Aid
      • Scholarships
      • International Students Information
    • PEOPLE
      • Faculty
        • Research Faculty
          • Emily Drabinski
          • S.E. Hackney
          • Brandon Jeffries
          • Ping Li
          • James Lowry
          • Nerve Macaspac
          • Kwong Bor Ng
          • Joe Sanchez
          • Nafiz Zaman Shuva
          • Vikki Terrile
          • Johnathan Thayer
          • Shuheng Wu
        • Adjunct Faculty
          • Samantha Alberts
          • Jennifer Brown
          • Regina Carra
          • Caitlin Colban-Waldron
          • Zakiya Collier
          • Michelle Demetres
          • Syreeta Gates
          • Ashley Hawkins
          • Kelly Haydon
          • Jess deCourcy Hinds
          • Kathleen Kasten-Mutkus
          • Ryan King
          • Paige Laino
          • Arlene Laverde
          • Rachel Leff
          • Rowena Li
          • Michael Lorenzini
          • Robin Margolis
          • Rachel Mattson
          • Kim McNeil-Capers
          • James Tasato Mellone
          • Natalie Milbrodt
          • Carisse Mitchell
          • Obden Mondésir
          • Asma Neblett
          • Elizabeth Ott
          • Slava Polishchuk
          • Aleksandr Rozentsvit
          • Emely Rumble
          • Jessica Russo
          • Kari Smith
          • Cynthia Tobar
          • Kyle Triplett
          • Miriam Tuliao
          • Dan Woulfin
          • Yi-Chun Wu
        • Retired
      • Visiting or Affiliated Scholars
      • Organization Chart
    • ALUMNI & JOBS
      • Connect to GSLIS LinkedIn
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PROGRAMS

Master of Library Science

Master of Library Science, School Library Media Specialist

Dual Degree in Library Science and History (MLS/MA)

Certificate in Post-Master's Studies in Librarianship

Advanced Certificate in Youth Services

Advanced Certificate in Archives

Master of Library Science, School Library Media Specialist

PROGRAMS
School Library Media Specialist
School Library Media Specialist for Certified Teachers
School Library Media Specialist Advanced Certificate

School Library Media Specialist

This course of study is designed for students who are not certified teachers who wish to pursue initial NYS teacher certification in the area of Library Media Specialist (LMS). Graduates who successfully complete program requirements as well as other NYS requirements noted below will qualify to teach in NYS K-12 public school libraries.

The LMS Program emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills needed to teach information literacy to the K-12 school community, to foster collaborative partnerships with the school's faculty and administration, to motivate and guide students in these settings in the use of information and materials, and to evaluate and select materials that promote and support the information needs of this specialized clientele. Library Media Specialists serve the needs of students and parents for informational, educational, and recreational materials as well as the needs of teachers, administrators and other personnel seeking information and materials related to their professional responsibilities.


Course of Study: 

Required courses in Education:

  • EECE 702 Social Foundations of Education Or SEYS 705 School and Community Or Equivalent 

  • EECE 711 Ecological Perspectives on Development: The Childhood Years Or SEYS 710 The Psychology of Adolescence Or Equivalent 

  • ECPSE 700 Foundations of Special Education Or Equivalent (20 hours field work) 

GSLIS required core courses: 

  • LBSCI 700 The Technology of Information 

  • LBSCI 701 Fundamentals of Library and Information Science 

  • LBSCI 702 Information Sources and Service: General 

  • LBSCI 703 Introduction to Organization of Information

  • LBSCI 709 Research in Library and Information Studies (After completion of 21 credits) (or 791 Indep. Study if qualified)

GSLIS required LMS courses: 

  • LBSCI 737 Literature for Children and Adolescents 

  • LBSCI 761 Organization and Management: School Library Media Centers (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 701 

  • LBSCI 764 Instructional Technologies for K-12 Information Literacy) (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 703 

  • LBSCI 765 Resources for the School Curriculum (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 703 

  • LBSCI 767 Reading Motivation Techniques for Children & Adolescents (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 737 or 739 

  • LBSCI 795 Internship (After completion of 21 credits)

One elective LBSCI course

Total: 45 credits

LMS students can only be advised by the LMS Coordinator.


Required Field Experience and Internship (Student Teaching Practicum)

Successful completion of this program requires 100 hours of field observation and 70 full days of internship experience to be completed as per NYSED requirements for registered LMS programs and as specified below during functioning school hours. Students must be able to arrange their personal and professional schedules to comply with these requirements.


Applying for Teacher Certification

Following completion of all requirements for graduation, Queens College - through its Office of Teacher Certification (718-997-5547) - will, if the student wishes, forward the student's institutional material to the NYS Department of Education.

Applicants for LMS teacher certification in NYS must satisfy all NYS teacher certification testing, workshops and other requirements stipulated by NYSED in to receive their teacher certification from New York State. NYS required workshops can be taken at Queens College through the Office of Continuing Education, Kiely Hall, Room 111, 718-997-5700. Information regarding NYS testing requirements for certification can be found at http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_annProgramUpdate.asp#Required Prof. Arlene Laverde, Graduate Advisor for Library Media Specialist & Coordinator of Library Media Specialist Programs, Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, Queens College


All questions regarding the LMS program should be directed to:

Prof. Arlene Laverde

Graduate Advisor for Library Media Specialist & Coordinator of Library Media Specialist Programs

Graduate School of Library and Information Studies

Queens College

Arlene.Laverde@qc.cuny.edu



School Library Media Specialist for Certified Teachers

This course of study is designed for students who are already certified teachers in New York State (NYS) who wish to pursue additional NYS teacher certification in the area of Library Media Specialist (LMS). Graduates who successfully complete sequence requirements as well as other NYS requirements noted below will qualify to teach in NYS K-12 public school libraries.

The LMS Program emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills needed to teach information literacy to the K-12 school community, to foster collaborative partnerships with the school's faculty and administration, to motivate and guide students in these settings in the use of information and materials, and to evaluate and select materials that promote and support the information needs of this specialized clientele. Library Media Specialists serve the needs of students and parents for informational, educational, and recreational materials as well as the needs of teachers, administrators and other personnel seeking information and materials related to their professional responsibilities.


Admission Requirements: 

In addition to the requirements for admission to the Graduate School of Library and Information Studies, students who choose this program must possess New York State teacher certification. As of 2016, the GRE is also required.


Course of Study:

GSLIS required courses: 

  • LBSCI 700 The Technology of Information 

  • LBSCI 701 Fundamentals of Library and Information Science 

  • LBSCI 702 Information Sources and Service: General 

  • LBSCI 703 Introduction to Organization of Information

  • LBSCI 709 Research in Library and Information Studies (After completion of 21 credits) (or 791 Indep. Study if qualified)

LMS sequence required courses: 

  • LBSCI 737 Literature for Children and Adolescents 

  • LBSCI 761 Organization and Management: School Library Media Centers (25 hrs field work) prereq/coreq: 700/706, 701 

  • LBSCI 764 Instructional Technologies for K-12 Information Literacy) (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 703 

  • LBSCI 765 Resources for the School Curriculum (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 703 

  • LBSCI 767 Reading Motivation Techniques for Children & Adolescents (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 737 or 739 

  • LBSCI 795 Internship (150 hours divided between elementary and secondary schools) (After completion of 21 credits) 

One elective LBSCI course

Total:36 credits

Pre registration advisement is required for all students every term before registration until the completion of 18 credits. LMS students can only be advised by the LMS Coordinator.


Required Field Experience and Internship (Student Teaching Practicum)

Successful completion of this program requires 100 hours of field observation and a minimum of 50 hours in an elementary and/or secondary placement hour internship experience as per NYSED requirements for registered LMS programs and to be completed as specified below during functioning school hours. Students must be able to arrange their personal and professional schedules to comply with these requirements.


Applying for Teacher Certification

Following completion of all requirements for graduation, Queens College - through its Office of Teacher Certification (718-997-5547) - will, if the student wishes, forward the student's institutional material to the NYS Department of Education.

Applicants for LMS teacher certification in NYS must satisfy all NYS teacher certification testing, workshops and other requirements stipulated by NYSED in to receive their teacher certification from New York State. NYS required workshops can be taken at Queens College through the Office of Continuing Education, Kiely Hall, Room 111, 718-997-5700. Information regarding NYS testing requirements for certification can be found at http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_annProgramUpdate.asp#Required


All questions regarding the LMS program should be directed to:

Prof. Arlene Laverde

Graduate Advisor for Library Media Specialist & Coordinator of Library Media Specialist Programs

Graduate School of Library and Information Studies

Queens College

Arlene.Laverde@qc.cuny.edu



School Library Media Specialist Advanced Certificate

This course of study is designed for students who have completed a Masters Degree in Library [and Information] Studies [Science] at an American Library Association accredited library program who are not certified teachers in New York State (NYS) and who wish to pursue initial NYS teacher certification in the area of Library Media Specialist (LMS). Students who successfully complete certificate requirements as well as other NYS requirements noted below will qualify to teach in NYS K-12 public school libraries.


Course of Study:

Required courses in Education:

  • EECE 702 Social Foundations of Education Or SEYS 705 School and Community Or Equivalent 

  • EECE 711 Ecological Perspectives on Development: The Childhood Years Or SEYS 710 The Psychology of Adolescence Or Equivalent 

  • ECPSE 700: Foundations of Special Education Or Equivalent (20 hours field work)

 GSLIS required LMS courses:

  • LBSCI 737 Literature for Children and Adolescents 

  • LBSCI 761 Organization and Management: School Library Media Centers (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 701 

  • LBSCI 764 Instructional Technologies for K-12 Information Literacy) (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 703 

  • LBSCI 765 Resources for the School Curriculum (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 703 

  • LBSCI 767 Reading Motivation Techniques for Children & Adolescents (25 hrs field work) prereq: 700/706, 702, 737 or 739 

  • LBSCI 795 (After completion of 21 credits)

Total: 27 credits


Required Field Experience and Internship (Student Teaching Practicum)

Successful completion of this program requires 100 hours of field observation and 70 full days of internship experience to be completed as per NYSED requirements[BK1]  for registered LMS programs and as specified below during functioning school hours. Students must be able to arrange their personal and professional schedules to comply with these requirements.


Applying for Teacher Certification

Following completion of all requirements for graduation, Queens College - through its Office of Teacher Certification (718-997-5547) - will, if the student wishes, forward the student's institutional material to the NYS Department of Education.

Applicants for LMS teacher certification in NYS must satisfy all NYS teacher certification testing, workshops and other requirements stipulated by NYSED in to receive their teacher certification from New York State. NYS required workshops can be taken at Queens College through the Office of Continuing Education, Kiely Hall, Room 111, 718-997-5700. Information regarding NYS testing requirements for certification can be found at http://www.nystce.nesinc.com/NY_annProgramUpdate.asp#Required


All questions regarding the LMS program should be directed to:

Prof. Arlene Laverde

Graduate Advisor for Library Media Specialist & Coordinator of Library Media Specialist Programs

Graduate School of Library and Information Studies

Queens College

Arlene.Laverde@qc.cuny.edu

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