ILTS Library Information Specialist (220)
Library Information Specialist (220)
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The Library Information Specialist (220) is an Illinois Licensure Testing System assessment for candidates seeking Illinois licensure as a Library Information Specialist. It is a computer-based, multiple-choice test: 100 questions, 3 hours and 15 minutes of testing time within a 3-hour-30-minute appointment, and a passing score of 240. The fee is $110, and no reference materials are provided. Appointments are available year-round, Monday through Saturday excluding some holidays, at sites in Illinois and nationwide. The test targets professional practice across instruction, program administration and management, information resources and collection development, and information literacy, inquiry, and technology. Preparation should combine professional coursework with scenario-based practice in scheduling, budgeting, collection decisions, collaborative instruction, and ethical use of information. Preliminary results are provided at the test center, and official score reports are released on scheduled dates. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with ILTS, Pearson, or the Illinois State Board of Education.
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About ILTS Library Information Specialist (220) preparation
What is the format of the Library Information Specialist (220) test?
It is a computer-based test made up of 100 multiple-choice questions. The appointment includes 15 minutes for the CBT tutorial and nondisclosure agreement plus 3 hours and 15 minutes of testing time. Some questions may be pilot items being evaluated for future administrations and will not affect your score.
How long is the test appointment?
The total appointment time is 3 hours and 30 minutes. That includes 15 minutes for the computer-based testing tutorial and nondisclosure agreement, leaving 3 hours and 15 minutes of actual testing time. Arrive early enough to complete check-in without cutting into your testing window.
What score do I need to pass?
The passing score is 240, as listed by ILTS. The source does not publish a raw-score conversion or a breakdown of how many correct answers you need, so prepare for broad competence across the content areas rather than aiming at a specific raw-score target.
How much does the test cost?
The test fee is $110. That is the fee listed on the ILTS test page; confirm the amount shown in your registration cart before paying, because registration fees and policies can change. Budget separately for any travel or test-site costs.
Can I retake the test if I do not pass?
ILTS states that examinees with two unsuccessful attempts may be eligible to retake the same test at no cost. Eligibility is not automatic, so confirm the current retake terms in your ILTS account before scheduling. A retake is still a full test appointment.
Are reference materials provided during the test?
None. The program lists no reference materials provided for this test, so you cannot bring in or access a supplied formula sheet, glossary, or code list. Plan to memorize and apply key concepts and terminology rather than relying on lookup materials during the exam.
When and where can I take the test?
Testing is administered by appointment year-round, Monday through Saturday, excluding some holidays. Sites are located in Illinois and nationwide. Check seat availability through the ILTS registration system before you settle on a date, especially during peak licensure season.
How and when will I receive my scores?
Preliminary test results are provided at the test center at the conclusion of your test session. Actual score reports are released as scheduled on the ILTS score-report dates. Your official score report is the record used for licensure decisions, so keep it and verify your testing history if needed.
How should I prepare for the exam?
Start with the official ILTS preparation materials and practice tests for this title; practice tests are provided automatically during registration when available. Then build a study plan across instructional collaboration, program administration, collection development, and information literacy and technology. Use timed practice to get used to 100 questions in 195 minutes.
How difficult is the test?
No official difficulty rating or pass rate is published in the program information summarized here. With 100 questions in 195 minutes, you have under two minutes per question on average, so pacing matters. Use practice tests to find weak areas, and do not skip a content area because the passing score is 240.