Resources
From MSLA SIG
Check out our interviewing page for tips on finding job postings and interviewing!
Have questions about your practicum? Check out some information here!
State by State Licensure Requirements
MTEL website - This is where you can sign up and get practice tests
Massachusetts School Library Association - Our parent organization. They have great resources and opportunities at your disposal.
The PRAXIS website - In case you're heading out of state. Make sure to check your state's specific DOE to see if you have to take the PRAXIS
MSLA's Advocacy Wiki - Lot's of links to great resources
MSLA Student AWARD - Get money for school, a free conference, and juicy resume material!
The Foundation for the Children's Book - Check out the Events link!
Talking to your principal - Thanks Elisabeth for the head's up!
Some links for help on the wiki
MediaWiki release mailing list
SLTP Course Information
Contact Information:
Dr. James Baughman, Program Director james.baughman@simmons.edu Office: P 212J
Dr. Mary Frances Zilonis, Visiting Professor mary.zilonis@simmons.edu Office: P 212K
Daniel Fleming, Program Manager SLTP daniel.fleming@simmons.edu Office: P 212F
SLTP Curriculum:
- LIS 403- Evaluation of Information Services
- LIS 406- Organization and Management of School Library Media Centers
- LIS 407- Reference/Information Services
- LIS 415- Information Organization
- LIS 426- Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Strategies for Library Teachers
- LIS 431- Instructional Strategies for Effective Teaching and Learning in the School Library Media Center
- LIS 460- Technology and the School Library Media Center
- LIS 481- Children's Literature and Media Collections
- LIS 483- Young Adult Literature
- LIS 498- Practicum (preK-8)
- LIS 499- Practicum (7-12)
- LIS 3-credit LIS elective, to be decided by the student
Field-based Course Work
- LIS 406
- LIS 407
- LIS 481
For more information pick up a handbook for the SLTP program at the GSLIS office or look at the elearning SLTP information.
