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:
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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:
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For additional information about state certification requirements and laws pleas visit the following:
Library Support Staff Certification by State