What is a teacher librarian services credential?

The Teacher Librarian Services Credential, authorizes the teacher librarian to perform all of the following duties:

• Instruct students in accessing, evaluating, using and integrating information and resources in the library program.
• Plan and coordinate school library programs with the instructional programs of a school district through collaboration with teachers.
• Select materials for school and district libraries.
• Develop programs for and deliver staff development for school library services.
• Coordinate or supervise library programs at the school, district, or county level.
• Plan and conduct a course of instruction for those pupils who assist in the operation of school libraries.
• Supervise classified personnel assigned school library duties.
• Develop procedures for and management of the school and district libraries.

In order to receive a Teacher Services Librarian Credential, the applicant must first:

• Have a bachelor's degree, or higher, from a regionally-accredited college or university.
• Hold a valid California teaching credential.
• Complete an approved Teacher Librarian Services Credential program including supervised field work.
• Satisfy the basic skills requirement (typically required to obtain the prerequisite teaching credential in any field).
• Possess an English learner authorization (often embedded within the prerequisite teaching credential).

​How are purchases selected?

All library books are selected in accordance with the Hart District selection policy. The teacher librarian consults a wide variety of resources including, but not limited do, professional reviews, content experts (teachers), student suggestions, and current collection analysis in the selection process. All resources selected for our school library are chosen to meet the needs of our current patrons and reflect a diversity of perspectives.

​Where Does the money come from?

The Hart District gives each school a small pool of funds each year. Beyond the initial $1500 for high schools (the equivalent of purchasing approximately 50 hardbound books) it is up to each school site to secure additional funds to keep library collections updated and in good repair. Here at Canyon, this funding typically comes from site administration as well as Title 1 funding, as available.

How can I support the library?​

Monetary donations, made in person, are always welcome as well as book donations. Book donations should be classified as YA (young adult) or should be appropriate and of interest to teenage readers. In addition, any purchases made from our Amazon Wishlist are greatly appreciated.