Education & Careers

ALA/AASL offers several career and education resources for those seeking to enter or advance in the school library field.

ALA/AASL National Recognition
Information about paths to becoming a school librarian, the Directory of ALA/AASL-Recognized programs, resources for programs with or seeking ALA/AASL Recognition, and resources for program reviewers.

Library Education & Licensing
Information for those interested in becoming school librarians, including state certification information, types of library education programs, and financial aid resources. 

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Explains the loan forgiveness provisions enacted by the legislation and where further details about loan forgiveness programs for librarians can be found.

National Board Certification
Information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards' (NBPTS) certification in the area of School Librarianship.

Libraries Transform: The Expert in the School Library
These personal professional growth competencies were developed by 2016-2017 ALA President Julie Todaro’s presidential initiative task force.