Maine Department of Education: Educational Technician levels of authorization, includes information about fingerprinting. 

Want to advance professionally?

Undergraduate:
The University of Maine at Augusta offers both an Associate’s degree and a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science.  Most classes are available online.
Graduate: (to become a certified Library Media Specialist in Maine requires a Master’s degree)
The American Library Association has information on several accredited Master’s degree programs.

Just looking for Professional Development?

• Maine has recently joined Webjunction which offers many library learning opportunities online.
• The annual Reading Round-Up conference provides excellent opportunities as well.
• Watch for announcements of the MASL and the Maine Library Association provide a joint library conference every fall.

Need more information?

Check out these Library Organizations

• Maine Library Association
• New England Library Association
• New England School Library Media Association (formerly New England Educational Media Association)
• American Library Association
• American Association of School Libraries

Check out these educational organizations

• Maine Education Association
• National Education Association

Other resources