1. (a) A candidate shall have the following entry level requirements to be licensed as a library media coordinator:

   1. (1) Have completed a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a library media specialist as documented by positive recommendations or evaluations from the candidate’s supervisor(s) which demonstrate that the candidate has acquired the competencies outlined in Ed 507.21; and
   2. (2) Have at least completed a master's degree program in library science, library and information studies, or a closely related field such as education.

2. (b) Candidates shall file the following materials and documents with the bureau of credentialing:

   1. (1) Completed application forms containing the information required in Ed 508.04;
   2. (2) Previous work record;
   3. (3) Education record; and
   4. (4) A minimum of 3 confidential references from persons who can attest to the candidate’s proficiencies in the required leadership area.

3. (c) Candidates for licensure as a library media coordinator shall have skills, competencies, and knowledge in the following areas:

   1. (1) In the area of program management and leadership, the ability to:

      1. a. Provide effective leadership and coordination in developing, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive, system-wide school library media program;
      2. b. Develop and implement a strategic plan for the school library media program to meet system-wide goals while allowing for differences of individual schools;
      3. c. Communicate the school library media program's vision, goals, and priorities to the educational system and the community;
      4. d. Coordinate collection development and programming for system-wide libraries;
      5. e. Plan and manage information literacy instruction efforts for students and teachers;
      6. f. Plan and manage virtual and physical resources, systems, and services to support teaching and learning;
      7. g. Coordinate the planning and design of new, renovated, and existing school library media facilities and system-wide infrastructure;
      8. h. Develop policy recommendations and implement established adopted policies and procedures; and
      9. i. Advocate for the centrality of the library media program to the learning of students;

   2. (2) In the area of fiscal management, the ability to:

      1. a. Prepare budgets in collaboration with school leaders, departments, or agencies to ensure equitable services and resources;
      2. b. Maintain accurate records and inventories to prepare reports; and
      3. c. Research grants and other external funding opportunities for the support and enhancement of student learning resources and results;

   3. (3) In the area of information management, the ability to:

      1. a. Provide trustworthy information on promising and proven practices keyed to system-wide priorities to improve student achievement as well as educator and school leader effectiveness;
      2. b. Collaborate with other libraries and agencies to share resources and enhance the system's learning climate, learning opportunities, and learning results;
      3. c. Advise all school system personnel regarding the importance of the principles of intellectual freedom and ethical behavior, and advocate for the integration of these principles in system policies and programs; and
      4. d. Work with system and school leaders as well as educators to ensure standardization of equipment and equity of resources across programs and buildings; and

   4. (4) In the area of personnel management, the ability to:

      1. a. Advocate for the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) recommended level of staffing for school library media centers;
      2. b. Collaborate with principals and site-based committees in the selection and placement of school library media personnel; and
      3. c. Work with school leaders to supervise, support and evaluate the system's school library media personnel in the operation of their school library media program.

Source. #6349, eff 10-5-96, EXPIRED: 10-5-04 New. #8229, eff 12-17-04; ss by #10276, eff 2-22-13; ss by #13102, eff 10-5-20 (formerly Ed 507.20) (see Revision Note at Part heading for Ed 508)