Today’s teacher librarian is a dynamic teacher able to:

• collaboratively plan inquiry-based units of study with classroom teachers
• teach information literacy to students within inquiry-based learning context
• develop curricula that integrates information literacy, new media and new technologies
• collaborate with teachers to strengthen literacy learning for all students
• select quality resources and manage collections that support the curriculum, lifelong learning, and independent reading

The certificate program incorporates course work in educational leadership, inquiry-based learning, literacy, collaborative planning and teaching, information literacy, curriculum design and implementation, multi-media resources, digital literacies, and learning technologies.

The certificate program consists of 15 credits for program completion.

Required Courses: (15 credits, choose 5 courses)

• LIBE 461 – Administration of the School Library Resource Centre – (3 credits)
• LIBE 463 – Selection of Learning Resources – (3 credits)
• LIBE 465 – Organization of Learning Resources – (3 credits)
• LIBE 467 – Information Services I – (3 credits)
• LIBE 477B: Special Topics in Teacher Librarianship: School Library 2.0 – (3 credits)
• LLED 462 – School Library Resource Centre Programs – (3 credits)
• LLED 469 – Inquiry-Based Pedagogy in School Library Programs – (3 credits)

Program Completion
All 15 credits must be completed within five years from the commencement of the first applicable course.

Find out more information about how to apply and register.

For the most up-to-date information on this program, including admissions information and program requirements, please visit the UBC Calendar.

For full details on LIBE Certificate and Diploma options, visit the LLED Department webpage.

Apply via the Teacher Education Office