The Master of Education in Librarianship program prepares educators to provide exceptional school library programs that engage students, teachers and faculty. Students in the program receive hands-on instruction and independent learning experiences, including a field-based practicum (for Library Teacher certification students) guided by a librarian and a Cambridge College at Bay Path University supervisor.
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Master of Education in Librarianship Program Overview
Modern school libraries provide learning environments that ensure students and employees are practical, ethical and creative users of ideas and information. By working with teachers to plan, mediate and assess student learning, librarians play a crucial role in expanding on and delving into lessons given in the classroom using a variety of resources and specialized skills they have available.
Based at our Puerto Rico location, courses are taught in a hybrid/remote+online format. Forty percent of classes are remote (via Zoom) and 60% are online (asynchronous).
Master of Education in Librarianship Program Highlights & Learning Outcomes
Our graduates are experts at developing and promoting quality library programs that benefit students and teachers. Through classroom instruction and hands-on learning experiences, this program provides the specialized skills and training to know how to:
- Use multiple technologies for individual and group learning, empowering students to be critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, researchers and ethical information users
- Work in collaboration with other educators to promote a love of learning and reading, ensuring equal access to information resources
- Stimulate and integrate quality reading and analysis skills in classrooms, laboratories and libraries
- Understand the history and the present role of libraries in education and learning
- Assume leadership in education and information literacy, technology skills and media literacy
Advantages of Cambridge College at Bay Path University's MEd in Librarianship Program
Prepare for school library jobs and other librarian careers in this flexible, affordable master’s degree program for adult learners.
- Library teacher certification: Gain the skills and preparation the Puerto Rico Department of Education needs for library teacher certification. Or, advance your professional skills without engaging in a practicum experience through our non-certification option.
- Hands-on learning: Take part in independent projects that personalize your learning experience and help provide the specific knowledge, training and skills that fit your interests and professional goals.
- Experienced faculty: Learn from and work closely with accessible, dedicated faculty who bring extensive research and professional experience to the coursework.
- Language: Classroom instruction is in Spanish and coursework is in Spanish and English.
- Great location: Our classroom location in Puerto Rico is close to public transportation and provides year-round free parking for students.
- Flexible, hybrid program: Manage your work, family and community commitments while earning this master’s degree that's designed for working professionals. Forty percent of classes are remote (via Zoom) and 60% are online (asynchronous).
- Exceptional value: Save on tuition at one of the most affordable four-year private nonprofit colleges in the United States.
MEd in Librarianship Tuition Information
*See curriculum sheet for a breakdown of credits and credit ranges.
Course List
The MEd in Librarianship degree at Cambridge College at Bay Path University includes courses such as:
- New Technologies in the Library
- Reference Resources and Services
- Library Management
- Cataloging of Information Resources
Curriculum for Specialization in Librarianship, MEd (Library Teacher Recertification)
Curriculum for Specialization in Librarianship, MEd (Non Certification Option)
Librarianship Careers and Salaries
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, graduates will be prepared for various library- and technology-related careers. Employment in this field from 2022 to 2032 is projected to grow 3 percent from 2022 to 2032.
As of May 2022, there were 141,200 librarian jobs in the U.S. Nationwide, librarians and library media specialists made an average annual salary of $61,660.* In Puerto Rico, the mean yearly wage for this occupation was $37,100.**
141,200
Number of library-related jobs in United States, May 2022*
$37,100
Median annual salary for librarians and library media specialists in Puerto Rico, May 2022**
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Librarians and Library Media Specialists, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/librarians.htm (visited November 21, 2023).
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, Librarians and Media Collections Specialists, https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes254022.htm#st (visited November 21, 2023).
Jobs for Masters of Education in Librarianship
This program prepares you for a variety of roles in libraries and other technology-related careers, including:
- School library teachers
- Technology and information center directors
- Media literacy consultants
- Library technicians
- Assistant librarians
- Publicity assistants