Revised CE Manual now available
The Certification Manual for Wisconsin Public Library Directors 2011 is now available online at http://www.dpi.wi.gov/pld/pdf/certmanual.pdf. The table of contents contains bookmarks to the different sections of the manual.
The Wisconsin Public Librarian Certification web page, (http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/cert.html), links to the updated versions of the following forms:
Below is a summary of the changes that have been made under the new rules:
Allow grade II certificates to be issued to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree along with a minor in library science if the minor includes or is supplemented by 3 semester credits of coursework, or the equivalent, in advanced public library administration.
Update public librarian certification requirements for grade II and III certification. Some of the areas of coursework have been changed to reflect the changes in the nature of public library operation. The total number of credits required to be completed will still be a total of 12; however, the rule will provide flexibility as to how those 12 credits may be earned.
Require certification renewal to include at least 10 hours of technology-related training.
Modify the temporary certification requirements for grade II and III certification to reflect the new coursework required to get a public librarian certification and require at least one course to be completed annually until the certification requirements are complete.
Please contact Bradley with any questions.
The Wisconsin Public Librarian Certification web page, (http://dpi.wi.gov/pld/cert.html), links to the updated versions of the following forms:
- Application for Public Librarian Certification (http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/doc/f2450.doc)
- Activity Report for Continuing Education (http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/doc/f2453.doc)
- Annual Summation of Continuing Education Activities (http://dpi.wi.gov/forms/doc/f2454.doc)
Below is a summary of the changes that have been made under the new rules:
Allow grade II certificates to be issued to applicants holding a bachelor’s degree along with a minor in library science if the minor includes or is supplemented by 3 semester credits of coursework, or the equivalent, in advanced public library administration.
Update public librarian certification requirements for grade II and III certification. Some of the areas of coursework have been changed to reflect the changes in the nature of public library operation. The total number of credits required to be completed will still be a total of 12; however, the rule will provide flexibility as to how those 12 credits may be earned.
Require certification renewal to include at least 10 hours of technology-related training.
Modify the temporary certification requirements for grade II and III certification to reflect the new coursework required to get a public librarian certification and require at least one course to be completed annually until the certification requirements are complete.
Please contact Bradley with any questions.
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