Library Information Specialist Endorsement
NLU courses meet the Illinois standards for the Library Information Specialist K–12 Endorsement. Earning the endorsement calls for both coursework and fulfilling additional requirements. Candidates are referred to the website of the Illinois State Board of Education for specific requirements, updates and amendments. Students are not required to be admitted to NLU if earning the endorsement independently of any degree program or certificate.
Coursework:
- 24 SH of content coursework (see the tables below for specific courses)
- A minimum grade of “C” in all coursework
Additional requirements:
- Candidates must have valid and active Illinois educator credentials (early childhood education, elementary, secondary or Special Type 10 certificate)
- Candidates must pass Content Test 175
- Candidates must have two middle school courses or must show a middle school endorsement on their certificate for Type 03 (grades 5–8) and Type 09 (grades 6–8) certificates
- Note: Candidates are eligible for federal financial aid only for courses used for a degree in which the candidate is simultaneously enrolled.
Recommended School Library Information Specialist (LIS) Courses
| RLS510 | Introduction to School Libraries | |
| RLS511 | School Library Collection Development | |
| RLS512 | School Library Administration and Advocacy | |
| RLS513 | Organizational Knowledge of Library Materials | |
| RLS514 | Teaching Research to Children and Adolescents | |
| RLS591 | Supervised Experience in School Libraries | |
Note: RLS 591 can be taken for a total of 2 SH
Recommended Courses from the Language and Literacy Education Program
| RLL520 | Survey of Literature for Children and Adolescents | |
| RLL528 | Survey of Multicultural Literature K-12 | |
| RLL522 | Adolescent Literature | |
| RLL523 | Storytelling | |
| RLL595 | Special Topics/Language Arts | |
Recommended Courses from the Technology in Education Program
| TIE533 | Technology Based Analysis and Databased Decision Making | |
| TIE535 | Instructional Design for Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum | |
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| TIE536 | Integrating Technology across the Curriculum | |
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| TIE542 | Designing Internet Resources for Teaching and Learning | |
| TIE553 | Computer Images and Videos as Classroom Resources | |
| TIE585 | Workshop/Technology in Education/Instructional Practices | |
Note: The total minimum semester hours leading to the Library Information Specialist Endorsement is 24 SH.