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Teacher to Librarian (T2L) Second Certificate Initiative

Take Teaching Beyond the Classroom!

Are you a NYS-certified teacher looking to develop your capacity to help students beyond the traditional classroom? Here’s your opportunity to learn critical information literacy skills and earn a highly marketable second certification!

The Teacher-2-Librarian (T2L) Program enables certified classroom teachers to

  • gain their Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Syracuse University or St. John Fisher College,
  • complete the course requirements to attain New York State certification as a PreK-12 school library media specialist, and
  • take a position as a certified school librarian in a New York City Department of Education public school.

The T2L program will be offered as a blended experience with primarily online classes and some face-to-face classes in New York City.

Teacher Benefits Include:

  1. Additional certification – Earn NYS PreK-12 Library Media Specialist certification.
  2. High quality, relevant coursework through either Syracuse Univeristy or St John Fisher College.
  3. Certification support as needed through New Visions.
  4. Subsidized Tuition – Generous support from NYCDOE Department of Library Services and the college partners provides significantly subsidized tuition for participants who commit to work three years in NYCDOE school libraries after graduation.
  5. Salary differential– Graduates will earn 30-36 credits that may apply toward their differential.

A Partnership among New Visions for Public Schools and

Program Details & How to Apply

  • Eligibility

    Teachers must have an existing valid New York State classroom teacher certification and meet the admission requirements for at least one of the college partners.

    You will want to consider New York State admission requirements for graduate degrees before applying to the T2L program because there is no leeway in admitting applicants who do not meet eligibility. You need:

    • a 3.0 grade average in undergraduate education (applicants with a lower GPA will be considered if they can demonstrate “potential to positively contribute to the teaching profession or other extenuating circumstances”)
    • Note: NYSED announced in Nov 2021 that a GRE exam is not required
    • a valid NYSED Teaching Certificate

    For additional admission requirements, please visit our college partners, Syracuse University or St. John Fisher College.

  • FAQ's

    These documents may help you determine whether to apply and which college partner will best support your plan to become a school librarian.

  • How to Apply

    As soon as possible, complete the Cohort Application Form and attach your current resume or CV and two professional references.

    This is a multi-step process.

    • First, you will submit the application above for selection as a member of the T2L cohort.
    • If selected as a possible candidate, you will be invited to an individual or group interview.
    • If approved to move on, you will need to submit additional supporting materials to Syracuse University or St. John Fisher College for acceptance into the graduate program.

    Questions? Contact Teacher-2-Librarian at teacher2librarian@newvisions.org