1. Teacher Librarian diploma cohort
Department of Language & Literacy Education
Professional Development and Community Engagement
Online Info Session – May 10, 2017

2. UBC Teacher Librarian Diploma Program
UBC LIBE Program
Standards
Research
Best Practice

3. Teacher Librarian Programs
Certificate (15 credits)
Diploma (30 credits)
Graduate degree only in Language and Literacy – theory and research focus
With approval, a limited number of 400 level courses can be transferred to a master’s program if the diploma or certificate is not completed.
Different admission requirements

4. Canadian School Libraries: Leading Learning Standards as LIBE Program Framework
Principles of collection development and organization support participatory learning and multiple literacies
Courses designed as personal learning communities to model
Development of library programs based on community of learners, multiple literacies and active, inquiry-based learning

5. Integrating the Leading Learning Standards: Practical Applications
Students introduced to the document in the foundation course and it is referred to as relevant in each of the core courses.
Assignments and learning activities require students apply standards.
Students also introduced to the new IFLA Guidelines for School Libraries especially in connection to school libraries not as well resourced as those in major Canadian cities.

7. Teacher Librarian Certificate (15 credits)
Required Courses: (15 credits, choose 5 courses)
 LIBE 461 – Administration of the School Library Resource Centre – (3 credits)
 LIBE 463 – Selection of Learning Resources – (3 credits)
 LIBE 465 – Organization of Learning Resources – (3 credits)
 LIBE 467 – Information Services I – (3 credits)
 LIBE 477B: Special Topics in Teacher Librarianship: School Library 2.0 – (3 credits)
 LLED 462 – School Library Resource Centre Programs – (3 credits)
 LLED 469 – Resource-Based Teaching – (3 credits)

8. Teacher Librarian Diploma: Core Courses, Core Areas and Electives
LIBE 461 – Administration of the School Library Resource Centre – (3 credits)
LIBE 463 – Selection of Learning Resources – (3 credits)
LIBE 465 – Organization of Learning Resources – (3 credits)
LIBE 467 – Information Services I – (3 credits)
LLED 462: School Library Resource Centre Programs – (3 credits)
LLED 469 Resource-Based Teaching – (3 credits)
LIBE special topic with focus on digital technologies and digital literacies New Media and New Technologies in the School Library Program
Children’s Literature: (choose one course for 3 credits)
LLED , 449
LLED 441: Introduction to Children’s Literature
Language and Literacy Education: (choose one course for 3 credits)
LLED 450, 451, 453, 454, 456
LLED 452: Literacy in the Content Areas:  Intermediate through Secondary
LLED 459:  Trends and issues in Literacy Instruction
Elective (3 credits)
Any 400 level LLED course
Appropriate course from EDCP

9. TLIB Diploma Cohort Application
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10. TLIB Diploma Cohort Application

11. Tuition Fees Tuition is paid on a course-by-course basis.
The 2017/18 tuition fee for Diploma in Education courses is $ per credit, equal to $ per 3-credit course.
Diploma - 10 courses, 30 credits
Certificate - 5 courses, 15 credits
Tuition fees are in Canadian dollars, are reviewed annually by the UBC Board of Governors, and are subject to change. Historically, this change has been a 2% increase per year (each May).
For detailed tuition information please refer to the UBC Calendar.

12. TLIB Diploma Cohort – Contact Information
Application Process
Ms. Alya Zhokova
Program Information
Dr. Lorrie Miller