Certification
ALA-APA offers two certification programs, the Certified Public Library Administrator Program and the Library Support Staff Certification Program.
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The Certified Public Library Administrator Program is a voluntary post-MLS certification program for public librarians with three years or more of supervisory experience. CPLA certification will enable public librarians to:
- Further their professional education and development.
- Move to a higher level of practical professional experience.
- Improve career opportunities through professional expertise.
- Demonstrate to colleagues, trustees and board of directors, patrons and the wider information community that the certified person has acquired a nationally and professionally recognized body of knowledge and expertise in public library administration.
- Improve the quality of library service through the provision of practical knowledge and skills essential to successful library management.
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The Library Support Staff Certification Program is for Library Support Staff who have a high-school degree or its equivalent and worked (paid or unpaid) in libraries for at least one year and want to:
- Achieve recognition for your work
- Enhance your service
- Increase your skills & knowledge
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