The Nebraska Library Commission provides, coordinates, and publicizes many continuing education opportunities for
Nebraska's librarians. These continuing education activities are designed to help library staff members enhance
knowledge and improve skills in order to provide excellent service for their communities.
To encourage professional development, Nebraska Library Commission staff administer the Nebraska Public Librarian Certification
and the Public Library Board Certification
programs.
Continuing Education Opportunities
- Continuing education (CE) credit is earned for participation in planned
learning experiences designed to bring about changes in knowledge, skills,
or attitudes which contribute directly to the delivery of quality library
services and competent practice of librarianship.
CE Opportunities include:
- Basic Skills Courses
- Big Talk from Small Libraries
- Cataloging Certificate Program
- Free Webinars
- NCompass Live
- OCLC WebJunction Training
For more information about CE requirements and earning CE credit:
- Continuing Education for Public Librarian Certification
- Continuing Education for
Public Library Board of Trustees
Continuing Education and Training Grants
The purpose of these grants is to assist Nebraska libraries with
improvements to library services provided to their communities through
continuing education and training for their library personnel and
supporters.
- Grant
Information and Application
- Grant Recipients Database
Continuing Education Records
Individual CE records are confidential. To view your record, you will need
to login using your first name, last name, and password. Public library board CE records are public and may be viewed
at any time.
- CE Record Review -
Individual
- Nebraska Public Library Board Certification Status
Library Training & Events Calendar
- Nebraska library-related
training, meetings, and other events
Professional Education
- Library Science Education in Nebraska
- Scholarship Information
- Certification of public library directors and additional staff members, depending on the size of local service areas of the
library, is a requirement for Library Accreditation.
- Application/Enrollment Form
- Basic Skills Courses
- CE Activity Reporting Form
- CE Record Review
- Earning CE Credit
- Public Librarian Certification Program
Information
- Certification of a public library's board of trustees is a requirement for Library Accreditation.
- CE Activity Reporting Form
- CE Opportunities for Trustees
- Nebraska Public Library Board Certification Status
- Public Library Board of Trustees
Certification Information
Reporting Continuing Education Activity
- Continuing education activities are offered by many reputable agencies, organizations, and institutions. Unless a sponsor of an activity specifically states that they will report attendance so that CE credits can be recorded by the Nebraska Library Commission, the individual is responsible for reporting participation in an activity
or event within 90 days.
- CE Activity Report Form
- Public Librarian Certification
- CE Activity Report
Form - Public Library Board of Trustees
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