Recruitment Toolkit for Texas Librarians

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Create a New Generation of Texas Librarians   

Planning Recruitment Initiatives and Outreach

Check these sources for examples of successful programs, helpful tips, and promotional materials: 

• ALA Recruitment Clearinghouse
• ALA Recruitment for Diversity
• AASL Recruitment Ideas
• AASL Tips for Career Days
• Job Shadow Day
• Junior Achievement
• WESS Toolkit for Campus Presentations
• WESS Toolkit for Presentations to Learned Societies 

• Be a Librarian! (TLA, PDF brochure)
• LibraryCareers.org (ALA)
• Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Archivists (SAA)
• Children and Youth Services Librarians (ALA)
• College and University Librarians (ACRL)
• Law Librarians (AALL)
• Law Librarians (AALL, PDF brochure)
• Medical Librarians (MLA)
• Public Librarians (PLA)
• School Librarians (AASL)
• School Librarians (NYLA)
• Science Librarians (ALA, PDF brochure)
• Special Librarians (SLA)

Graduate Education for Library Careers

Most library careers require a degree or certification from a program accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).  For careers in school librarianship, students may also choose a program accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). Use the resources listed here to help prospective librarians make informed decisions about programs that match their personal interests and circumstances.   

 General Information

• ALA Guide for Prospective Graduate Students
• ALA-Accredited Schools
• Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
• How to Choose a Library Science School

Degree and Certification Programs in Texas 

• Sam Houston State University (NCATE accredited)
• Texas Woman's University (ALA accredited)
• University of Houston Clear Lake (NCATE accredited)
• University of North Texas (ALA accredited)
• The University of Texas at Austin (ALA accredited)
• Standards Required for the School Librarian Certificate
  (Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part 7, Chapter 239, Subchapter B)

• Library Support Staff Certification program (ALA-APA)

Certified Public Library Administrator program

(ALA-APA)  

Scholarships and Financial Aid

• ALA Guide for Prospective Graduate Students
• LibraryCareers.org
• Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
• Society of American Archivists Awards
• Texas Library Association Grants & Scholarships