Requirements vary by state — many states require both MLIS credentials and a teaching license for school library media specialist positions in public schools. Research your specific state's requirements and list all credentials you hold. If you hold dual credentials (MLIS + teaching license), make that clear on your resume as it expands your eligible positions significantly.

Describe co-taught lessons, embedded information literacy units, and curriculum integration work. 'Collaborated with 8th grade English team to design and teach 3-week research unit; student performance on source evaluation rubric improved 22% compared to prior year cohort' demonstrates that your library program directly supports academic outcomes.

Database management, electronic resource licensing, digital collections, and makerspace programming are increasingly central to library roles. Familiarity with specific platforms — EBSCO, ProQuest, Overdrive/Libby, Hoopla — and experience managing digital access for patrons or students may be specifically searched in ATS systems.