About the Certification Program
Access the certification manual here.
Watch for information in 2022 for updates to the Certification Program.
With new public library standards going into effect July 1, 2022, it is time to update the certification program and manual.
Subscribe to MSL Newsletters and watch WIRED-MT for opportunities to share feedback and learn about progress on the anticipated changes.
Contact Colet Bartow, Continuing Education Coordinator, with questions or suggestions.
ASPeN: The New Library Directory
- Home
- About the Certification Program and Update!
- About The Montana Certification Program For Library Directors, Staff, and Trustees
- Goals Of The Certification Program
- A Quick Look At The 2009 Program Changes
- Library Competencies
- Responsibilities of MSL, Library Directors, and Boards
- Role Of Montana State Library
- Role Of Library Directors
- Role Of The Library Board
- Becoming Certified
- Who Should Become Certified?
- Public Library Directors Must Be Certified
- Requirements For Certification Tracks And Specializations
- Voluntary Trustee Certification Track
- Earning Continuing Education Credits
- Continuing Education Credits: What Counts, What Doesn’t?
- How To Earn Continuing Education Credits
- Training And Learning Opportunities
- Which Continuing Education Category Is Right?
- For College Coursework– Including MLS/MLIS Degrees
- For Continuing Education Credits For Presenting Workshops
- Keeping Track Of Continuing Education Credits
- Applying for Certification
- How To Apply For Certification
- Forms
- Continuing Education Contact