School Librarianship Confirmation

Name*

First Last

Pronouns

She/Her
He/Him
They/Them

UWM Campus Issued Student ID Number*

Your 9-digit UWM Student ID Number is issued after you have been admitted to UWM. You must first be admitted to UWM as a Graduate Student or Undergraduate Certificate Student before completing this form.

UWM Email*

Additional Email*

In which term would you like to begin taking classes?*

Viewpoint Screen Report Order Date*

Please enter the date of your Viewpoint Screen Report order, dated within the past 6 months. Visit this link for Viewpoint Screening Instructions.

Current Degree Held*

Note: This is a post-baccalaureate program – a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required.

Undergraduate Degree
Graduate Degree

Institution Name*

Degree*

Date Obtained*

Resume

While not required, a resume can provide us with useful insight on your experience and generally helps with placement and/or waiving credits.

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Max. file size: 5 MB.

Supplemental Materials (Additional Transcripts, Professional Development, Certifications, etc.)

Any other supplemental materials you feel can showcase any relevant knowledge and/or experience. This can also assist in waiving credits.

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Max. file size: 5 MB.

Do you currently hold a teaching license?*

No, I do not hold a teaching license.
Yes, I hold a valid Tier II Wisconsin teaching license.
Yes, I hold a teaching license but not in Wisconsin.

In which state(s) do you hold a teaching license?*

There are 4 possible pathways to the 1902 license (Wisconsin k-12 school librarian). Which pathway do you plan to follow?*

I have a teacher’s license and would like to earn the MLIS along with my 1902.
I have a teacher’s license but would like to earn the 1902 ONLY, without the MLIS degree. Please note: According to WI DPI, add-on licensure only works with Tier II or higher licenses from a WI DPI-approved program. This does not include licensures from ABCTE, sub-licenses, or licenses with stipulations.
I do not have a teacher’s license. I would like to earn both my MLIS degree and 1902 by completing all of the MLIS requirements at the graduate level and then returning at the undergraduate level to complete the remaining education courses and workshops.
I do not have a teacher’s license. I would like to earn the 1902 ONLY, by completing school library media requirements and education coursework and activities through the school library certificate program at the undergraduate level.

I am currently employed in*

K-12 Education
Other/Not employed

What is the name of your school district?*

Please tell us your position in your school:*

Do you currently work in a public library or another library environment?*

Yes
No

What city do you currently live in?*

Are you seeking School Library Media Certification in Wisconsin or in another state?*

Wisconsin

Out-of-state students should contact their state’s licensing office for the most current information about certification.

Please summarize, briefly, any experience you've had with K-12 school librarianship, and tell us why you are pursuing the certification. -Max. 100 words

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School Librarianship Confirmation

School Librarianship Confirmation Form