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Title
Teacher Librarian Services Credential
The Teacher Librarian Services Credential authorizes the holder to perform all of the following duties:
- Instruct pupils in the choice and use of library materials
- Plan and coordinate school library programs with the instructional programs of a school district
- Select materials for school and district libraries
- Coordinate or supervise library programs at the school district or county level
- Plan and conduct a course of instruction for those pupils who assist in the operation of school libraries
- Supervise classified personnel assigned school library duties
- Develop procedures for and management of the school and district libraries
Information for All Candidates
California Prepared Candidates
Out-of-State Prepared Candidates
- The requirements for out-of-state prepared applicants may be found on Commission leaflet Teacher Librarian Services Credential.
Out-of-Country Prepared Candidates
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The requirements for individuals prepared outside of the U.S. may be found on Commission leaflet Teacher Librarian Services Credential. If you do not meet the criteria for out-of-state prepared applicants, you will need to contact a California college or university with a Commission-approved professional preparation program, securing their formal recommendation for the credential.
- Foreign Transcript Evaluation [PDF]
Additional Resources
- Basic Skills Requirement [PDF]
- Commission-Approved Professional Preparation Programs
- Title 5 California Code of Regulations Section 80053 - External Webpage...
- Education Code 44269 - External Webpage...



