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Welcome to the ALA Allied Professional Association (ALA-APA) site.  A companion organization to the American Library Association (ALA), the ALA-APA is a nonprofit professional organization established “to promote the mutual professional interests of librarians and other library workers.”

New certification programs now available!

The Library Paraprofessional and Support Staff Certification Program offers a rigorous, self-paced learning pathway designed for today’s workforce. The program includes six courses that combine video lectures, instructor support, reading materials, hands-on activities, and regular assessments to help support staff deepen their knowledge and refine their skills.

 

By attaining this certification, participants will:

  • Understand the fundamental concepts of information sciences and current developments and challenges in the modern information landscape.
  • Understand the core principles of library and information ethics and be able to apply them to basic service work in a variety of library settings.
  • Attain basic proficiency in at least three areas of library services.
The Library Managers Certification Program offers a unique, flexible, and practical way for existing or future managers to fill knowledge gaps and elevate their management skills in key areas. The program includes six courses that combine video lectures, instructor support, reading materials, hands-on activities, and regular assessments.

 

Course topics cover:

  • Fundamentals of Library Management
  • Budget and Finance
  • Human Resources/Managing People
  • Library Building and Facility Management
  • Advocacy/Working with Stakeholders
  • Emergency Response

 

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