Alabama
Contact Information
Alabama Department of Education
Teacher Education and Certification Office
5215 Gordon Persons Building, 50 North Ripley Street
P.O. Box 302101
Montgomery, Alabama 36130-2101
Certification Requirements
Criteria for determining eligibility for certification as a library-media specialist shall include the following:
- The study of library-media begins at fifth-year level with eligibility for initial certification in library-media including at least baccalaureate-level professional educator's certification in a teaching field. Alabama's School Library Media Handbook for the 21st Century Learner can be found at: https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Library-Media-Handbook.pdf