Over the past several years a shortage of certified school librarians (sometimes called "Teacher Librarians" or "Library Media Specialists") has existed for most parts of New York state.  The American Association of School Librarians has officially adopted the term "school librarian".   In order to obtain a school librarian position in New York state, one must have a Master's degree in Library Science and teaching credentials.

How Librarians Bolster Brain-Based Teaching Practices

https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/38735/how-can-your-librarian-help-bolster-brain-based-teaching-practices

Study ties college success to students' exposure to a high school librarian.

Three Must Have Skills for Today's School Librarian

• Best Ways to Introduce New Technology
• Fight Fake News
• Transform Libraries into Flexible Spaces

Get certified before 2021! ed-TPA is coming.

Candidates applying for their first certification in New York, with the exception of the Endorsement pathway, are required to take and pass edTPA.

Resources

For more information about edTPA in New York State, visit the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations (NYSTCE) website or visit the New York State Education Department (NYSED) Office of Teaching Initiatives edTPA webpage

The Difference a School Librarian Can Make, According to One Dad

by Tom Burns

https://www.readbrightly.com/difference-school-librarians-can-make/

More Cool Info:

School Librarians Transform Learning Infographic from AASL.

Libraries matter:  15 fantastic library infographics.

Authors talk about the impact of their school librarian:​

There are some options in obtaining your goal to become a certified school librarian.  Are you already a certified teacher?  Do you already have a Master's Degree in Library Science?

Check out this website. More information at this certification link.