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Public Library Academy

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Library Association believe that library staff must increase their skills & knowledge through Continuing Education. This upgrades the library profession, enriches the librarian, and promotes quality library service. 

About the Certification Process and Renewal

The Oklahoma Public Library Certification Manual and Forms explains how the certification process works and details the levels of certification.

Use the Public Library Academy Dashboard to track your progress through the 8 required classes for initial certification. The Library Certification Dashboard is for current certified library staff to track their certification level, badge, and the most recent renewal date. On the left side, there is a self-reported Contact Hour interface that will help track the number of continuing education hours needed to renew.

Certification and Contact Hours Classes

In-person Certification Classes are available in the spring and in the fall and are taught in various locations around the state. Certification Classes are also now available online through ODL's Niche Academy. They can be found under "Initial Certification Courses." You will also find a collection of online tutorials and trainings under the Public Library Academy that can be used for contact hours, all except the "Initial Certification Courses."

Class Materials and Resources

Find class objectives, pre-class assignments, handouts, presentation slides and online resources for the certification classes.

Applications and Renewal Forms

Frequently Asked Questions


Certification Board Members

  • Robbee Tonubbee
    Director, Donald W. Reynolds Library & Community Center
  • Conner Kirk
    Programs and Reference Coordinator, Western Plains Library System
  • Jacqueline Kropp
    LOVS Manager, Tulsa City-County Library System
  • Blair Henson
    Director, Guymon Public Library and Arts Center
  • Jenny Regier
    Director, Cherokee City-County Library
  • Leanne Cheek
    Reader's Services Coordinator, Pioneer Library System
  • Paige Harkins
    ODL Continuing Education Coordinator

Questions? Please email Paige.Harkins@libraries.ok.gov.

 

Last Modified on Sep 09, 2024
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