About

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

This 30-credit diploma meets all the course recommendations of the Canadian School Library Association. Students have the option to complete their Diploma entirely online.

Students are encouraged to take the required courses in any order, and at their own pace. All 30 credits must be completed within five years from the commencement of the first applicable course. If students begin their coursework as an unclassified student, they may advance their UBC coursework to a maximum of 18 credits (or, if a student has studied outside of UBC, 12 appropriate non-UBC credits) into their Diploma program. Please note that any transferred credits must also be within the five year limit.

Core Courses (21 credits)

• LIBE 461 Administration of the School Library Resource Centre (3)
• LIBE 463 Selection of Learning Resources (3)
• LIBE 465 Organization of Learning Resources (3)
• LIBE 467 Information Services I (3)
• LIBE 477B Special Topics in Teacher Librarianship (focus in New Media & New Technologies in the School Library Program) (3)
• LLED 462 School Library Resource Centre Programs (3)
• LLED 469 Resource-Based Teaching (3)

Children’s Literature (3 credits)

• LLED 440-445, 449
• LLED 441 Introduction to Children’s Literature (3)
• LLED 446 Teaching with Illustrated Materials, K-12: From Picture Books to Information Texts

Language and Literacy Education (3 credits)

• LLED 450, 451, 453, 454, 456
• LLED 452 Literacy in the Content Areas: Intermediate through Secondary (3)
• LLED 459 Trends and issues in Literacy Instruction (3)

Elective Courses (3 credits)

Language and Literacy Education courses:

• Any 400 level course with the prefix: LLED or LIBE

Curriculum and Pedagogy courses:

• EDCP 362, EDCP 460, EDCP 470, EDCP 473

• BEd or equivalent Teacher Education program.
• Two years teaching experience (can include TOC experience).

How to Apply

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