Library/Media

Department Information

Dean: Richard Saunders
Sherratt Library 302C ~ (435) 865-8392

Associate Dean: Matt Nickerson
Sherratt Library 303F ~ (435) 568-1955

Interim Library Media Program Director: Steve Irving
Sherratt Library 303D ~ (435) 586-5480

Dean’s/Department Administrative Assistant: Sheri Butler
Sherratt Library 302 ~ (435) 586-7947

Faculty/Librarians
Professors: Matt Nickerson
Associate Professors: Scott Lanning, Philip Roché;
Assistant Professors: Loralyn Felix, Steven Irving, Paula Mitchell;

Website: http://library.suu.edu/page/school-library-media-program-about

Degrees Offered

Degrees:

Master of Education Degree with School Library Media Endorsement (M.Ed.)
Library/Media Minor

Endorsements:

Undergraduate Library/Media K-12 Endorsement
Graduate Library/Media K-12 Endorsement

Overview of Department/Program

The Library Media Department at SUU offers all the coursework necessary for the Library Media minor and the Utah Library Media Endorsement (both undergraduate and graduate).

The Library Media Endorsement Program provides:

Completely online coursework with a focus on 21st century skills
Opportunities for practical experience
Knowledgeable and diversely experienced faculty
Instruction based on AASL Standards for Library Media Programs
Individual attention

Mission

To ensure that every student in the library media program acquires a mastery of professional competencies upon completion of degree/endorsement.

Department/Program Learning Outcomes

NCATE 2010 ALA/AASL Standards for Initial Preparation of School Librarians

Students completing the LM Endorsement Program will be able to demonstrate proficiency in each of the following standards.

Standard 1: Teaching for Learning: Candidates are effective teachers who demonstrate knowledge of learners and learning and who model and promote collaborative planning, instruction in multiple literacies, and inquiry-based learning, enabling members of the learning community to become effective users and creators of ideas and information. Candidates design and implement instruction that engages students’ interests and develops their ability to inquire, think critically, gain and share
Standard 2: Literacy and Reading: Candidates promote reading for learning, personal growth, and enjoyment. Candidates are aware of major trends in children’s and young adult literature and select reading materials in multiple formats to support reading for information, reading for pleasure, and reading for lifelong learning. Candidates use a variety of strategies to reinforce classroom reading instruction to address the diverse needs and interests of all readers.
Standard 3: Information and Knowledge: Candidates model and promote ethical, equitable access to and use of physical, digital, and virtual collections of resources. Candidates demonstrate knowledge of a variety of information sources and services that support the needs of the diverse learning community. Candidates demonstrate the use of a variety of research strategies to generate knowledge to improve practice.
Standard 4: Advocacy and Leadership: Candidates advocate for dynamic school library programs and positive learning environments that focus on student learning and achievement by collaborating and connecting with teachers, administrators, librarians, and the community. Candidates are committed to continuous learning and professional growth and lead professional development activities for other educators. Candidates provide leadership by articulating ways in which school libraries contribute to student achievement.

Other Information

Program Requirements

To earn the Library Media Endorsement students must:

Successfully complete the Southern Utah University program for library media endorsement with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
Pass the required Praxis II: Subject Assessment Test #0311 within 5 years of applying to the program. Test information is available at http://www.schools.utah.gov/cert/Endorsements-ECE-License/Library-Media.aspx.
Create an electronic portfolio during the program.
Complete 100 hours of practical experience.

Admission Procedures

Admission to the library media endorsement program is a separate process and needs to be completed in addition to Southern Utah University admission.

SUU Application information: http://www.suu.edu/prostu/apply.html.
Library Media Program application: http://library.suu.edu/page/school-library-media-program-student.

Admission to the Master of Education Degree with School Library Media Endorsement (M.Ed.) is made through the College of Education. (http://www.suu.edu/ed/tehd/AdmissiontoTeacherEducationDept.html)

Transfer Students

May transfer up to six hours of library endorsement courses from other universities. For equivalent courses between universities please see the Utah State Office of Education Library Endorsement application. Coursework completed outside of Utah will need to be approved by the Library Curriculum Committee. All transfer courses must have a grade of B- or better.
Courses older than 5 years will not be accepted.