Rule 505-3-.65. School Librarian Program

1. (1) Purpose. This rule describes requirements and field-specific content standards for approving programs that prepare individuals to serve as school librarians in P-12 schools, and supplements requirements in GaPSC Rule 505-3-.01, Requirements and Standards for Approving Educator Preparation Providers and Educator Preparation Programs.

2. (2) Requirements.

   1. (a) To receive approval, a GaPSC-approved educator preparation provider shall offer a master's or higher degree level preparation program as described in program planning forms, catalogs, and syllabi as addressing the following state-developed standards:

      1. 1. Instructional Environment.

         1. (i) The program shall prepare candidates who are effective educators who demonstrate and respectfully accommodate the development of all learners;
         2. (ii) The program shall prepare candidates who promote and respect the opportunity for advancement for all learners;
         3. (iii) The program shall prepare candidates who promote a positive learning environment that encourages a lifelong love of learning and that serves as the guiding principle used in developing a school library program; and
         4. (iv) The program shall prepare candidates who will offer all learners the opportunities and experiences that prepare them for college, a future career, and a life beyond the school library.

      2. 2. Instructional Practices.

         1. (i) The program shall prepare candidates who collaborate with teachers, administration, and the community to plan, deliver, and assess instruction;
         2. (ii) The program shall prepare candidates who implement a variety of evidence-based strategies in instruction;
         3. (iii) The program shall prepare candidates who will ensure students learn and understand multiple literacies and the ethical use of information; and
         4. (iv) The program shall prepare candidates who use data and information to reflect on and revise the effectiveness of their instruction.

      3. 3. Information Literacy.

         1. (i) The program shall prepare candidates who use a variety of children's and young adult literature information resources and instructional technology tools to actively engage learners in the critical-thinking and inquiry process; and
         2. (ii) The program shall prepare candidates who use a variety of strategies to foster the development of ethical digital citizens and motivated readers.

      4. 4. Management and Administration.

         1. (i) The program shall prepare candidates who ensure the school library community is aware of and employs fair access to information and resources;
         2. (ii) The program shall prepare candidates who use and teach others about the ethical use of resources;
         3. (iii) The program shall prepare candidates who practice curation, creation, organization, and management of a collection that supports all learners; and
         4. (iv) The program shall prepare candidates who use data and other forms of evidence to inform decisions about library policies, resources, and services.

      5. 5. Leadership within the Profession:

         1. (i) The program shall prepare candidates who are leaders in the school and profession;
         2. (ii) The program shall prepare candidates who participate and engage others in collaboration, and actively advocate for programs and stakeholders in the learning community;
         3. (iii) The program shall prepare candidates who plan and execute professional development for staff and other school librarians; and
         4. (iv) The program shall prepare candidates who adhere to the ethical principles of the library and information profession.

Authority: O.C.G.A. § 20-2-200.

History. Original Rule entitled "Director of Media Services Program" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 1991; eff. Jan. 7, 1992.

Repealed: F. Dec. 16, 1992; eff. July 1, 1993, as specified by the Agency.

Amended: New Rule entitled "Special Education Communication Disorders Program" adopted. F. Aug. 20, 2004; eff. Sept. 15, 2004, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Career Exploration (PECE) Endorsement Program" adopted. F. Oct. 24, 2005; eff. Nov. 15, 2005, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "Media Specialist Program" adopted. F. Apr. 24, 2014; eff. May 15, 2014, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. Apr. 13, 2016; eff. Apr. 15, 2016, as specified by the Agency.

Repealed: New Rule entitled "School Librarian Program" adopted. F. Dec. 18, 2024; eff. Jan. 1, 2025, as specified by the Agency.