Student support
Elementary School Librarian/Media Specialist
Manages library resources and teaches information literacy skills
- Pay range
- $38,000–$70,000
- Median
- $52,000
- Education
- Master's degree
- Job outlook
- Stable
What you'll do
- Manage library collection and resources
- Teach information literacy and research skills
- Collaborate with teachers on curriculum projects
- Promote reading through programs and activities
- Maintain library technology and digital resources
- Order and catalog new materials
A typical day
- Teaching library classes to different grade levels
- Book checkout and returns
- Reading stories to younger students
- Helping students with research projects
- Managing library volunteers
- Planning literacy events and book fairs
- Updating library displays and bulletin boards
Education & certification path
- Bachelor's degree in Education or Library Science
- Master's degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS)
- Teaching experience preferred
- State library media specialist endorsement
Required certifications
- State library media specialist license
- Teaching certificate (in some states)
- Technology integration certifications
Career progression
- Library Assistant → School Librarian
- Head Librarian or Department Chair
- District Library Coordinator
- Library Services Director
Where and when you'll work
- Work environment
- School library with reading areas, computer stations, and instructional space
- Typical schedule
- 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM during school hours