Ready to elevate your teaching abilities?
Whether you’re entering or advancing in jobs at libraries, museums, archives, or other information settings, the Post-Master’s Certificate in Instruction for Information Professionals provides you with credentialed skills—helping you stand out as a candidate for careers that require teaching experience.
In just one academic year, you'll learn to create effective instruction through the development of:
- A clear pedagogical practice
- Engaging learning materials in Canvas and LibGuides
- Assessment strategies for both small- and large-scale data collection
- A professional teaching portfolio
Designed for those with a Master’s degree in Information Science or related fields, this certificate positions you for new opportunities and career advancement. As you progress through four 8-week courses in a cohort of like-minded peers, you’ll learn how to design effective instruction for adult learners in academic, public, private, and cultural institutions.
- 100% online schedule for working professionals or grad students
- Career-ready skills in teaching, technology & assessment
- Direct experience with industry-standard software
- Taught by instructional librarians who design, teach & assess information literacy
- Portfolio project to showcase teaching expertise for job applications or promotions
| Course |
Title |
Focus |
| LIS 601 |
Foundations of Information Literacy Instruction |
Introduction to instructional theory, teaching strategies, and foundations of the Association of College & Research Libraries (ACRL) Framework. |
| LIS 602 |
Digital Tools and Technologies for Information Literacy Instruction |
Training with LibGuides, LibWizard, and LMS tools. Students design inclusive, ethical, and engaging digital learning objects.
|
| LIS 603 |
Assessment in Academic Libraries |
Develops expertise in designing, analyzing, and communicating assessment data to demonstrate instructional impact.
|
| LIS 690 |
Capstone |
Culminating project synthesizing digital tools, pedagogy, and inclusive design into a comprehensive instructional module and professional portfolio. |
Admission Criteria, Documentation, and Information
To be admitted to the program, you must apply for admission using the California State University admissions portal called Cal State Apply. By applying online, you can start, stop, and save your application information throughout the process. Note the following steps to begin the application process:
- Select a term to apply for (Fall)
- Sign in or create an account
- Select CSU Long Beach as your campus and Select Extended Education as the Source
- Select Certificate in Instruction for Information Professionals from the list of available programs; and once chosen, the program title will be highlighted in green with a check mark to indicate that you have chosen the correct program
- Use the dashboard to continue with your application for admission to the program
You will be asked to provide the following:
- Personal Information
- Academic History
- Supporting Information
- Program Materials
Application Requirements
- Satisfy the university requirements for graduate admission
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or above from your baccalaureate degree
- Have completed an MLIS, MSLIS, MLS, MIS, or other master's degree
- Preference given to Library Science and Information Science master’s degree holders.
- Submit application and supporting documents by deadline of June 1
Application Components:
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CV/Resume
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Statement of Purpose
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Unofficial Transcript
Contact Information:
If you have special admissions needs or questions, please contact the appropriate CSULB office directly:
