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Montana Certification Program For Library Directors, Staff, and Trustees Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

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

Continuing Education Contact