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Endorsement in K-12 Library Media

School Library Media Endorsement 

With an Antioch University endorsement in K-12 Library Media — a fully online program with synchronous weekly Zoom classes—you’ll become a school leader who engages with teachers, students, administration, and the community to establish a schoolwide culture of innovation and inspiration with equitable access to learning.

This endorsement is offered by Antioch University's Seattle Campus.

Listen to alum Dr. Keely Nudo talk about the importance of school libraries.

Program Overview

Antioch University’s Endorsement in K-12 Library Media is a Washington state-approved, standards-based endorsement that can be added to an existing Washington state or reciprocal state teaching certificate.  

The program consists of seven (7) graduate courses offered quarterly and can be completed in as little as one year (with summers) or at your own pace. Courses are completely online and are offered via Zoom and Antioch’s online learning platform. Field experiences and practicum are built into the curriculum through our courses. Assignments are designed to be practical and translate into practice in the library media center. 

The Antioch University coursework seamlessly blends research and theory with best practices and practical experience in the school library while embedding the principles of leadership,  social justice, equity, and inclusion throughout the program. 

The program is designed to build strong leaders who are ready and able to be practitioners in the field of school library and media. 

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Additional Information

To earn the Washington Library media endorsement, candidates must:

  • Hold a Washington state teaching certificate or certificate from a reciprocal state; 
  • Successfully complete Antioch’s school library endorsement courses
  • Pass the WEST-E 042 Library Media test
  • Complete a lesson plan, observation, and end-course program interview with an endorsement faculty member

To earn the Oregon Library media endorsement, candidates must:

  • Hold an Oregon teaching certificate or a teaching certificate from a reciprocal state
  • Successfully complete Antioch’s school library endorsement courses
  • Pass the WEST-E 042 Library Media test
  • Complete a lesson plan, observation, and end course program interview with an endorsement faculty member

This program is designed to lead to state licensure as a school library media specialist/teacher-librarian

Learn more about licensure: https://www.antioch.edu/academics/licensure/

  • OLO SLM - Online Learning Orientation - this is a self-paced introduction to the program. It is a zero credit, no cost course designed to introduce students to the structure and infrastructure at Antioch University
  • LIBM 6025 - Cataloging, Organization, and Collection Management
  • LIBM 6035 - School Library Advocacy
  • LIBM 6045 - Technology Leadership for School Librarians K-8 (choose this or LIBM 6075)
  • LIBM 6055 - Information Literacy and Research Strategies
  • LIBM 6065 - School Library Administration
  • LIBM 6075 - Technology Leadership for School Librarians 6-12 (choose this or LIBM 6045)
  • LIBM 6085 - Selections for Collections (Children’s and YA Lit)
  • LIBM 6095 - Legal and Ethical Issues in School Libraries
  • LIBM 6105 - This is a zero credit, no cost course for observation, WEST-E, and exit interview taken at the end of the course sequence

Tuition: Tuition is $482 per credit hour plus student services and technology fees.

Students may apply the 21 school library media endorsement credits toward earning a Master of Arts in Education (MAED) graduate degree at Antioch.  

For questions about the program, please contact the program director, Dr. Jennifer Sturge.

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Admissions

How to apply

  1. Complete and submit the online admissions application.
  2. Submit a copy of your Washington State or reciprocal Teaching Certificate.
  3. Letter of Intent or Résumé (preferred) – Submit a brief essay describing why you are interested in this program or submit a current Résumé/Curriculum Vitae (CV). Documentation of relevant professional and volunteer experience, professional affiliations, publications, and licensure.

All admission application supporting materials, transcripts, essays, etcetera, should be emailed to admissions.aus@antioch.edu or mailed to:

Admissions Office
Antioch University Seattle
2400 3rd Avenue, Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98121

Admission Deadlines

QuarterApplication Deadline*
Spring March 15
SummerJune 15
Fall September 15
Winter December 15
Please review the Academic Calendar for additional details.

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