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The New Jersey Association of School Librarians advocates high standards for librarianship and library media programs in the public, private and parochial schools in New Jersey to ensure that students and staff become effective users of information. The Association fosters excellence in the school library media program by providing school library media specialists with educational opportunities and current information through mentoring, online and print publications, workshops, and conferences.
   

NJ School Library Media Specialist Certification Requirements

New Jersey School Library Media Specialists are certified by the New Jersey State Department of Education. Requirements for certification can be found on their webpage at:

http://www.state.nj.us/njded/educators/license/

Questions about certification should be directed to the Department of Education.


For more information about becoming a librarian, click:

http://www.becomealibrarian.org


Information for holders of MLS degrees who are interested in obtaining certification as an School Library Media Specialist can be found on this site at:

http://www.njasl.org/MLSInformation.htm


Frequently Asked Questions on becoming certified for work in a school library in New Jersey and pursuing your studies at Rutgers. Also, includes the latest information pertaining to NJDOE administrative code proposals and updates on education and licensing requirements.

Rutgers SCILS: School Library Certification