Education Code §44868 states that no person may provide services as a teacher librarian in any elementary or secondary school unless he/she holds a valid credential of proper grade authorizing teacher librarian services:

General:

  • Elementary (see note below)
  • Secondary (see note below)
  • Librarianship

Standard:

  • Elementary Teaching with a specialized preparation minor in Librarianship
  • Secondary Teaching with a specialized preparation minor in Librarianship
  • Early Childhood Education Teaching with a specialized preparation minor in Librarianship
  • Junior College Teaching with a specialized preparation minor in Librarianship

Ryan:

  • Library Services
  • Library Media Teacher Services (effective January 1, 1989)
  • Teacher Librarian Services (effective January 1, 2008)

Note: Previously-issued General and Standard credentials authorize service as a school librarian in grades K-12.  The currently issued Ryan credentials authorize service in grades preschool, K-12, and classes organized primarily for adults.

Holders of General Elementary and Secondary Teaching Credential may only provide library media services at a school site and may not provide library services at the district or county level.

Updated September 21, 2021