The School Librarian test is designed to measure knowledge and competencies important for safe and effective beginning practice as a school librarian. The test covers knowledge important for administering a library/media program at an elementary or secondary school.

Test takers have typically completed—at the undergraduate or graduate level—a preparation program for school librarians. The assessment is designed and developed through work with practicing school librarians and preparation program faculty to reflect knowledge and skills identified in the ALA/AASL/CAEP National School Librarian Standards (2019) and the AASL National School Library Standards (2018).

The 120 selected-response questions cover program administration; organization and access; collection development; information access in the learning environment; teaching and learning; and professional development, leadership, and advocacy. Because the test focuses on administering a school-level program, it does not include content specific to district-level programs or to systems with differentiated staffing.

This test will include some questions that will not count toward your score.