Library Science

Nationally recognized by the American Association of School Librarians and accredited through the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, the school librarianship program at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia is designed to provide professional education for prospective school library media specialists in grades K-12 in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Located in the Darden College of Education, Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the program integrates theory and practice to prepare school library media specialists. 

Within the program are the following options for individuals who want to become licensed as school library media specialist, K-12

For an individual who is already licensed as a teacher there are the following two programs:

1.     An endorsement only program (non-degree) leading to licensure as a school library media specialist, grades k-12.

2.     A master's degree program that includes an endorsement as a school library media specialist.

For an individual who is NOT already licensed as a teacher there is the following:

1.     A program that leads to initial licensure as a school library media specialist plus a master's degree.

Advising appointments for any of the above programs can be arranged with Dr. Carol Doll, the program director, by calling 757-683-3283 or 3284 or by email cdoll@odu.edu.