School Librarianship Confirmation – School of Information Studies

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Admission is conditional upon a UWM criminal background check clearance. Criminal background checks can be completed here: uwm.edu/education/academics/clinical-experiences/ . You will see the results of your background check posted to your PAWS account. (This process may take several weeks.)

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?*

Transcripts*

Please upload your undergraduate transcripts, (official or unofficial), below. If applicable, please upload graduate transcripts as well. Based on your experience, credits can be waived. Note: This is a post-baccalaureate program-undergraduate transcripts are required.

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 5 MB.

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 (Professional Certifications, etc.)

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

Drop files here or

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 licensure from ABCTE, sub licenses, or provisional licenses.
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

UWM has not yet made a determination of whether the program curriculum meets the educational requirements for licensure in other U.S. States and territories. Out-of-state students need to contact their state’s licensing office for 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

School Librarianship Confirmation Form

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