Certification Classes

Classes are open to staff in public and tribal libraries.

The Spring 2023 Public Library Academy Certification Classes are now available. 

All class content is available to view and download on the Library Academy Website.

All registrations will be processed online using Eventbrite. Register for each class by clicking on the link for the particular class you want to attend (see below) or you can view the collection of classes HERE.

This Eventbrite system allows you to verify you are registered. There is a limit of 20 for most sessions, and classes will not be held if less than 5 people register. You will be notified by e-mail if a class has been cancelled. If any classes are full, you will be able to place your name on a waiting list if you register with an email address.

How to Think Like a Librarian – pre-requisite for all other classes

• Tuesday, March 7^th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Jay C. Byers Memorial Library, Cleveland
• Wednesday, March 29^th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Ada Public Library
• Thursday, April 6^th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Mabel C. Fry Public Library, Yukon
• Wednesday, April 12^th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Alva Public Library

Computers and Electronic Resources

• Wednesday, March 8^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Stillwater Public Library
• Wednesday, April 5^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Anadarko Community Library
• Tuesday, April 25^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Muskogee Public Library
• Wednesday, May 3^rd, 10-3:30 p.m. – Oklahoma Department of Libraries

Reference and Readers’ Advisory

• Tuesday, March 28^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Catoosa Public Library
• Thursday, April 13^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Nora Sparks Warren Memorial Library, Pauls Valley
• Tuesday, April 18^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Enid Public Library
• Tuesday, May 2^nd, 10-3:30 p.m. – Garland Smith Public Library, Marlow

Interpersonal Skills

• Thursday, March 30^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Woodward Public Library
• Tuesday, April 11^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Hobart Public Library
• Wednesday, April 19^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Okmulgee Public Library
• Thursday, April 27^th, 10-3:30 p.m. – Ardmore Public Library

Legislation Affecting Public Libraries

• Tuesday, April 4^th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Okeene Public Library
• Thursday, April 20^th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – McAlester Public Library
• Wednesday, April 26^th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Duncan Public Library
• Thursday, May 4^th, 1:00-3:00 p.m. – Will Rogers Public Library, Claremore

Current Trends in Libraries Webinar – Generational Fluency

• Friday, April 21^st, 1:00-2:30 p.m. – Zoom

Questions or for more information about certification, view Public Library Academy or email education@libraries.ok.gov.