The University of West Alabama's online Education Specialist in Library Media program will walk you through a range of topics including strategic planning, design of school library media centers, leadership and research. As a result, you'll be able to secure leadership positions across the school and district levels.

Students in this program will learn a series of key library functions, including collection management (selecting and acquiring materials), cataloguing basics for Dewey and Library of Congress, processing and repair of library materials, circulating and shelving materials, helping patrons with reference, resource sharing services, and managing a small library or media centre.

You will develop advanced referencing, cataloguing, circulation, database searching, multimedia, information technology (IT), and copyright during the course. You will also develop effective communication, training, leadership, and customer service skills.

Information resourcing is a high-tech adventure and a sought after skill. Various industries need employees with people skills to organize, access and manage the expanding volume of information in today’s world. LIT students gain proficiency in every area of library operations, from database searching, library network technology, cataloging and classification to public relations, web design and records management. The two-year LIT diploma is offered at SAIT as a day-time diploma program. Students can also begin this diploma by completing Continuing education courses.

The Post-Master’s Certificate in Library and Information Science program at the San José State University School of Information focuses on technology and emerging trends in the information profession. It is designed for information professionals who want to update their professional knowledge and expand their skill sets. If you already hold a master’s degree in any discipline, you are eligible to enroll in the Post-Master’s Certificate program.

Candidates for the AA Level, Ed.S in Library Education Media, come from various school library settings-- rural, urban and suburban. The AA candidates represent diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. They bring to the course of study their expertise in the areas of collection development, curriculum support, technology integration, peer collaboration, media management, and legal issues. During the course of their professional studies, candidates engage in courses that enrich their research skills, assist in refining curriculum connections between the media center and the classroom, allow them to focus attention on legal issues related to school media programs, and foster growth in content areas. The required LEM courses engage candidates in reflective thinking as they discuss topics, engage in research, and design materials that demonstrate they are decision-makers.