OSAT Library-Media Specialist

Library-Media Specialist (OSAT, test code 138)

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About this exam

Library-Media Specialist (138) is an Oklahoma Subject Area Test (OSAT) delivered within the Certification Examinations for Oklahoma Educators (CEOE) program. The CEOE tests page lists it as OK138 Library-Media Specialist, alongside other OSAT and select National Evaluation Series tests. It is intended for candidates seeking Oklahoma educator certification in the school library-media role, though the exact certification requirements depend on the certification type you are pursuing; the program advises checking "What tests do I need to take?" because testing requirements depend on certification type. Registration for this test opened on 8/29/23, per the program announcement. The source does not publish a question count, time limit, passing score, fee, or retake rule for test 138, so treat any specific numbers you see elsewhere as unverified until you confirm them on the CEOE site. Preparation: the program states study materials are available for every test, and the Prepare section offers prep materials, sample questions, and interactive practice tests; the site also mentions test frameworks, study guides, and tutorials on computer-based testing as resources. Online proctoring is available for select tests, so confirm whether 138 is eligible before choosing a remote appointment. This page is independent study content and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the CEOE program or its administrator.

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What is test 138 called and which program is it in?

It is Library-Media Specialist (138), listed on the CEOE tests page as OK138 Library-Media Specialist among the Oklahoma Subject Area Tests (OSAT) and select National Evaluation Series tests. The CEOE program is run for Oklahoma educator certification; this page is independent and not affiliated with the program.

How many questions are on the test and how long do I get?

The official source pages do not state an item count or time limit for test 138. Rather than rely on numbers from older or unofficial sources, open the test-specific page from the CEOE Tests list and read its framework and testing details, which is where the program publishes per-test specifics.

What score do I need to pass, and what does it cost?

The source does not publish a passing score or a registration fee for test 138, so no figure is given here. Check the CEOE Register and Scores sections and the test-specific page for current values before you budget or schedule, since these details can be revised between administrations.

Can I retake the test if I do not pass?

The source does not state a retake policy or waiting period for test 138. The program directs candidates to its Policies section for testing, registration, and score reporting rules, so read that section before assuming how soon a second attempt can be scheduled.

Is the exam available online, or only at a test center?

The program announced on 8/29/23 that online proctoring is available for select tests, allowing remote testing including from home. Because it applies only to select tests, confirm on the test-specific page or during registration whether Library-Media Specialist (138) currently offers a remote appointment.

What free or low-cost preparation does the program provide?

The program states that study materials are available for every test. The Prepare section offers prep materials, sample questions, and interactive practice tests, and the site also references test frameworks, study guides, and tutorials on computer-based testing. An announcement notes free practice tests with registration for select tests, so verify eligibility for 138.

In what order should I study the four content domains?

Start with program management and collection development, because those decisions frame everything else, then move to information literacy and inquiry, and finish with technology integration and ethical and legal use of information. Practice explaining how a library policy or lesson decision connects across domains, since applied reasoning is easier to test than isolated definitions.

What are the most common ways candidates lose points?

Typical weak spots are confusing selection policy with censorship decisions, describing collaborative lessons without naming the teacher's role or the assessed standard, and treating copyright, licensing, and privacy as one topic. Another is answering with generic enthusiasm instead of a concrete procedure, such as a reconsideration process or a specific evaluation criterion.

How current is this page, and how do I confirm details?

This page is independent study material based on the CEOE pages retrieved 2026-11-07 and is not affiliated with the program. Values the source did not state are left blank rather than estimated. For registration dates, sites, fees, and scoring, always confirm on ceoe.nesinc.com before acting.