Certification Review Committee

Charge

The ALA-APA Certification Review Committee (CRC) for the Library Support Staff Certification Program is a standing committee with the following responsibilities: (1) Review and approve the requirements for certification and re-certification. (2) Establish guidelines for education programs offered by providers. (3) Review and approve courses based on applications from course providers. (4) Oversee the process for development and validation of the certification program. (5) Address appeals from applicants and refer them if necessary to the ALA-APA Board of Directors. (6) Review periodically (at least every five years) the standards established for the certification program and request that the [ALA] division(s) make changes as needed. (7) Work cooperatively with ALA-APA and ALA staff. 

Roster

Peggy Seiden (CHAIR) (2010 – 2012)
Swarthmore College

Geraldine Bray (2011 – 2015)
Hubbard Public Library

Shirley Biladeau (2010 – 2014)
Continuing Education Consultant
Idaho Commission for Libraries

Peggy Danhof (2010 – 2014)
Board Trustee President
Fountaindale Public Library District

Denita Hampton (2010 – 2013)
Manager, Access & Media Services
Georgia State University Library

Nina E. Manning (2010 – 2013)
New York Public Library
Office Associate III

Pamela Jo Thomas (2011 – 2015)
Illinois Central College
LTA Program Coordinator