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CPLA Candidates Resource PageWHO ARE CPLA CANDIDATES?Course Completion FormCongratulations on completing a CPLA Course! We hope you enjoyed it and that your learning will have a positive impact on your worklife. You have up to 24 months after completing a course to submit it for review by the CPLA Certification Review Committee. When you would like the CPLA CRC to review a completed course, submit a completed version of the Course Completion Form (updated January 2008) linked below with a $45 fee for ALA members ($65 for non-ALA members). You will submit a form for each of the seven courses you take. The final review is a different process and requires the same fee. You may mail a check or use the credit card form below. New instructions: Using the space below, comment on the class listed above and evaluate what you have learned. Be descriptive and specific. Spelling, grammar, sentence structure, and format are considerations for acceptance or denial. New fees: There will be a $15 fee (25 for non-ALA members) if candidates are asked to resubmit a Course Completion Form. You can avoid resubmission and the fee, generally by completely answering both questions, including detail, and following the instructions. ALA-APA is usually informed by your course instructor or provider that you have taken and passed the course, so there is no need to have the instructor sign the paper form. If there is a question, we will contact you. As always, if you have feedback for CPLA, contact us at jgrady@ala.org or 800-545-2433, x2424. Course Completion Form (PDF) Final ReviewAfter completing seven (7) courses (four core and three electives), submitting seven Course Completion Forms and having seven courses approved for your candidacy, you must submit a Final Review and fee ($45 for ALA members, $65 for non-ALA members). The Final Review will require that you submit a completed version of the Final Review form linked below and electronic copies of two (2) final course projects, one from a core course and one from any of the seven courses you have taken. This information should be submitted electronically to the ALA-APA office at cpla@ala-apa.org or mailed on Compact Disc to CPLA, ALA-APA, 50 East Huron, Chicago, IL 60611. This final review must be submitted within 6 months of submission of your last Course Completion form. The CPLA Certification Review Committee will evaluate your projects and determine your eligibility for the CPLA designation at this time. Final Review Form (PDF) Application and Course Review DeadlinesAugust 1, 2008 - Fall Review in late August
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WHY? Suzan H knows that "running a public library nowadays is like being in business. Finances, budgets, legislation, technology and staffing were not covered or have changed dramatically since library school but are now a necessary part of my current position. I'm learning as I go, but often times feel over my head in these areas. The Certified Public Library Administrator Program would fill a void and help those of us dedicated to public libraries to feel confident with the business aspects." | ||||
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