[LIBRARYDIR] [SPAM] Re: Librarian Certification

Wed May 15 10:45:06 PDT 2024

Hi Karen~

         Yes, similar to Amy, this the standard we use when posting job applications-an MLIS/MLS or equivalent Master's degree from an ALA accredited institution or international equivalent.

The state certificate (if I recall) just really just checks to see if someone has completed the above— as noted in Amy's more precise language.  🙂

Quick note:  You might want to check your faculty contract, requiring this field to have an additional certification beyond just a discipline specific graduate degree from an appropriate institution/credentialling agency (ALA) can be perceived as a unnecessary cost burden and therefore an equity issue.

If memory serves, this certification was required primarily for the State and Public libraries to ensure a level of professional education and level of service to all Washingtonians.  I.e. Librarians serve an essential social and public good, therefore every community deserves a professional level librarian.  😊

All my best,
Jacquelyn

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"(2) Grant librarians' certificates without examination to applicants who are graduates of library schools programs accredited or otherwise officially recognized by the American library association for general library training, and grant certificates to other applicants when it has satisfied itself by examination that the applicant has attainments and abilities equivalent to those of a graduate of a library school program accredited or otherwise officially recognized by the American library association;"

So if we need it, it's just a formality

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“No library serving a community having over four thousand population, nor any library operated by the state or under its authority, may have in its employ, in the position of librarian or in any other full-time professional library position, a person who does not hold a librarian's certificate issued by the state librarian or its predecessor.”

https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=27.04.055

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Not that I am aware of for Spokane Falls Community College.

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That's a no from SPSCC as well

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Do any of your libraries require the state librarian certificate for employment as library faculty?  This question just recently came up from a faculty member.  When I was employed at WSU, the RCW was considered only applicable to the state lib and public libraries but wanted to check to see how you all are handling this.  Thanks! -Karen

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Bellevue College

Bellevue, WA

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