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Library Media Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a master's degree in library science or information studies. Most K-12 districts and university libraries sponsor H-1B petitions, though public school timing is tied to the academic hiring cycle and the October 1 cap-subject start date.
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Administrative/Managerial/Coord Library Media Services
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Instructional Support Center
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Job Code: Coord Library Media Services - 020033
Standard Hours: 40
Department: Media & Information Services - 202220
Empl Class: NA
Minimum Salary: $87,357.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $126,013.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 245
Target Openings: 1
License and Certification Qualifications:
- Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required
- Valid Georgia certificate in the field of teaching, instructional technology, or media Required
Education Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in related field Required
- Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred
- Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred
Experience Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in library media in education Required
- 2 years of experience in a leadership position in the library media field Preferred
Skills Qualifications:
- Ability to develop, lead, and supervise K-12 library media programs to achieve the district's mission, vision, and goals
- Strong leadership skills
- High degree of skill in oral and written communications
- High degree of skill in organization and problem-solving
- Ability to plan a comprehensive and integrated professional development program for Library Media Specialists which supports the direction of the district
- Effective teamwork and collaborative skills for coordination of support programs with other curricular and instructional programs
- Ability to lead others in the pursuit of district's mission, vision, and goals as related to library media support
- Proficiency in technology applications for effective and efficient communication and distribution of resources
- Ability to project and generate positive attitudes
- Ability to work successfully with colleagues
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, coordination, and support for all aspects of systemwide library media programs.
- Lead, plan, and support the library media programs for the district.
- Plan collaboratively for continuous quality improvement of the Library Media Services Department.
- Provide continuity for the K-12 library media program, including instructional technology integration.
- Plan with the system library media staff to provide a technology infrastructure to support an electronic learning community of resources for students and staff.
- Plan collaboratively with school instructional technology teams to integrate technology to support teaching and learning.
- Create the conditions for media professionals to develop leadership, teamwork, and consensus-building skills and to provide a quality library media program.
- Plan for the effective use of space and facilities within the department, school library media center renovations, and new school library media centers.
- Direct and develop Operational Management Plans (OMPs) for the district library media program.
- Facilitate internships for Library Media Specialists through partnerships with colleges and universities.
- Involve parents, citizen groups, and community agencies in developing an effective library media program that serves the Gwinnett community of learners.
- Assist library media committees in defining goals, developing plans, and establishing procedures for selection and evaluation of library media resources.
- Develop resources on use of new technologies for Media Specialists to deliver at their schools for system-wide initiatives.
- Develop, organize, and deliver in-services for Media Specialists and Media Clerks to encourage continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments in the Division Technology and Innovation and other divisions to ensure integration of technology and information literacy skills in the curriculum.
- Direct the implementation of the library media program.
- Communicate the importance of the library media program as vital to the instructional program.
- Suggest strategies for the achievement of library media goals and objectives.
- Implement library media policies and procedures.
- Act as the hearing officer for system level appeal hearings for locally purchased library media materials as well as district purchased library media materials.
- Provide professional learning opportunities for library media personnel.
- Provide support in the use of media management software for data collection and management of the library media program for Media Specialists.
- Provide information to individuals and small groups regarding current research, knowledge, and trends in library media and instructional technology.
- Interpret goals and objectives of the library media program to various audiences.
- Coordinate the district library media services.
- Assist principals with the selection and orientation of new library media personnel.
- Assist with the implementation of media and information literacy standards.
- Direct budgeting for the Department of Library Media Services.
- Prepare annual budgetary requests and recommendations for the library media program.
- Manage expenditures of funds budgeted for the operation of the school media programs and the media center collections in new schools.
- Prepare the professional learning proposal budget requests for the department.
- Supervise staff in the Department of Library Media Services.
- Model collaborative leadership and life-long learning.
- Collaborate with Library Media Services Coordinators for supervision/evaluation of departmental staff.
- Direct the continuous improvement efforts for all departmental processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Type:
Administrative/Managerial/Coord Library Media Services
Date Posted:
7/28/2026
Location:
Instructional Support Center
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Job Code: Coord Library Media Services - 020033
Standard Hours: 40
Department: Media & Information Services - 202220
Empl Class: NA
Minimum Salary: $87,357.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $126,013.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 245
Target Openings: 1
License and Certification Qualifications:
- Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required
- Valid Georgia certificate in the field of teaching, instructional technology, or media Required
Education Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in related field Required
- Specialist's Degree in related field Preferred
- Doctoral Degree in related field Preferred
Experience Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in library media in education Required
- 2 years of experience in a leadership position in the library media field Preferred
Skills Qualifications:
- Ability to develop, lead, and supervise K-12 library media programs to achieve the district's mission, vision, and goals
- Strong leadership skills
- High degree of skill in oral and written communications
- High degree of skill in organization and problem-solving
- Ability to plan a comprehensive and integrated professional development program for Library Media Specialists which supports the direction of the district
- Effective teamwork and collaborative skills for coordination of support programs with other curricular and instructional programs
- Ability to lead others in the pursuit of district's mission, vision, and goals as related to library media support
- Proficiency in technology applications for effective and efficient communication and distribution of resources
- Ability to project and generate positive attitudes
- Ability to work successfully with colleagues
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide leadership, coordination, and support for all aspects of systemwide library media programs.
- Lead, plan, and support the library media programs for the district.
- Plan collaboratively for continuous quality improvement of the Library Media Services Department.
- Provide continuity for the K-12 library media program, including instructional technology integration.
- Plan with the system library media staff to provide a technology infrastructure to support an electronic learning community of resources for students and staff.
- Plan collaboratively with school instructional technology teams to integrate technology to support teaching and learning.
- Create the conditions for media professionals to develop leadership, teamwork, and consensus-building skills and to provide a quality library media program.
- Plan for the effective use of space and facilities within the department, school library media center renovations, and new school library media centers.
- Direct and develop Operational Management Plans (OMPs) for the district library media program.
- Facilitate internships for Library Media Specialists through partnerships with colleges and universities.
- Involve parents, citizen groups, and community agencies in developing an effective library media program that serves the Gwinnett community of learners.
- Assist library media committees in defining goals, developing plans, and establishing procedures for selection and evaluation of library media resources.
- Develop resources on use of new technologies for Media Specialists to deliver at their schools for system-wide initiatives.
- Develop, organize, and deliver in-services for Media Specialists and Media Clerks to encourage continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with other departments in the Division Technology and Innovation and other divisions to ensure integration of technology and information literacy skills in the curriculum.
- Direct the implementation of the library media program.
- Communicate the importance of the library media program as vital to the instructional program.
- Suggest strategies for the achievement of library media goals and objectives.
- Implement library media policies and procedures.
- Act as the hearing officer for system level appeal hearings for locally purchased library media materials as well as district purchased library media materials.
- Provide professional learning opportunities for library media personnel.
- Provide support in the use of media management software for data collection and management of the library media program for Media Specialists.
- Provide information to individuals and small groups regarding current research, knowledge, and trends in library media and instructional technology.
- Interpret goals and objectives of the library media program to various audiences.
- Coordinate the district library media services.
- Assist principals with the selection and orientation of new library media personnel.
- Assist with the implementation of media and information literacy standards.
- Direct budgeting for the Department of Library Media Services.
- Prepare annual budgetary requests and recommendations for the library media program.
- Manage expenditures of funds budgeted for the operation of the school media programs and the media center collections in new schools.
- Prepare the professional learning proposal budget requests for the department.
- Supervise staff in the Department of Library Media Services.
- Model collaborative leadership and life-long learning.
- Collaborate with Library Media Services Coordinators for supervision/evaluation of departmental staff.
- Direct the continuous improvement efforts for all departmental processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Library Media Specialist
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a directly related degree for H-1B approval. A master's in library science or information studies satisfies this. A general education degree without library coursework may trigger a Request for Evidence, so document the connection explicitly.
Target university libraries over school districts
Public universities are often cap-exempt H-1B employers, meaning you can start any time of year without waiting for the lottery. K-12 districts are cap-subject, so your October 1 start date must align with their hiring calendar.
Check LCA filing history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Library Media Specialist roles by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history, so you spend time on districts and institutions that have actually sponsored this role before.
Request state licensure details from HR early
Many states require a school library media specialist credential separate from your academic degree. Confirm whether your employer can begin the H-1B filing while your state license application is pending, or whether approval is a prerequisite.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier with OFLC Wage Search
Before accepting an offer, look up the wage level for your SOC code and work location using OFLC Wage Search. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I to support a valid LCA, and underpaying is a compliance violation DOL audits.
Plan the petition timeline around the academic year
H-1B petitions for cap-subject school library positions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. If you're hired mid-year, your employer may need to wait for the next filing window, so negotiate a delayed start date in your offer letter.
H-1B Visa Library Media Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Library Media Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, when the position requires a master's degree in library science, information studies, or a closely related field. USCIS evaluates whether a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific discipline is the normal minimum for the role. Most professional library positions at K-12 institutions and universities meet this threshold, but the job description must reflect the degree requirement clearly.
Do public school districts sponsor H-1B visas for library positions?
Some do, but it's less common than in higher education. Public K-12 districts are cap-subject employers, meaning your petition competes in the annual lottery and you can only begin work on October 1. Districts with recurring specialist shortages, particularly in underserved areas, are more likely to have sponsorship infrastructure. Use Migrate Mate to identify districts with active H-1B filing history for this role.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new library employer mid-year?
Yes, H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval. For library roles, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and submit the I-129 petition to USCIS. The new position must also qualify as a specialty occupation, so the job description and degree requirement must match.
Do I need a state library media license before my employer files the H-1B?
It depends on the state and employer. Some states require licensure before you can work in a school library, which means the H-1B petition may need to show a valid or pending credential. Others accept a conditional offer while licensure is in process. Confirm the specific state requirement with your employer's HR team before the petition is filed to avoid a denial or Request for Evidence.
How do I find Library Media Specialist employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
The most reliable method is searching DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data to see which institutions have filed for this specific occupation. Migrate Mate surfaces that filing history by employer and role, so you can focus your search on universities, school districts, and library systems that have sponsored H-1B petitions for Library Media Specialists rather than applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the fact.