Have you had questions about Accreditation and Certification? Richard Miller will discuss public library accreditation and Library Board of Trustees certification. Laura Johnson will talk about the librarian certification program. They’ll cover why these programs are important, what they can do for you, and just how they work. Then Richard and Laura will answer questions from attendees. NCompass Live, February 18, 2009.

1. A ccreditation L ibrarian C ertification B oard of T rustees C ertification

2. Presented on Ncompass Live February 18, 2009 by Richard Miller and Laura Johnson

3. Library Accreditation

6. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/accred.html

8. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/ libdev/accreditation/Guidelines.pdf

9. Essential Level = 26 Things Enhanced Level = Essential + 18 Enhanced Things Excellent Level = Essential + Enhanced + 14 Excellent Things 3 A ccreditation Levels

12. Librarian Certification

15. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/ce/plcertapp.html

17. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/ce/CEform2.html

18. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/ce/lookup.asp

22. Board Certification

23. L ibrary B oard C ertification Helps to improve library service by helping members of the board of trustees to better understand libraries

24. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/ libdev/trustees/pubcert.html

25. B oard C ertification Requirements Earn 20 Continuing Education credits among board members within the 3-year certification period

26. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/ libdev/trustees/PLBrdCertApp.asp Just Apply

27. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/ libdev/trustees/PLBrdCertCEU.asp

28. http://www.nlc.state.ne.us/libdev/ boardcertification/board_certification.asp

29. Linda Jensen, Library Development Staff Assistant 402.471.4037