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ALA-Sponsored Library Support Staff Certification Program

ALA-Sponsored Library Support Staff Certification Program. Kim Blaylock Cataloging Assistant Washington County Public Library Abingdon, VA (276)676-6340 kblaylock@wcpl.net. VLAPF Conference, May 2012. Why Certification?. R-E-S-P-E-C-T!.

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ALA-Sponsored Library Support Staff Certification Program

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  1. ALA-SponsoredLibrary Support StaffCertification Program Kim Blaylock Cataloging Assistant Washington County Public Library Abingdon, VA (276)676-6340 kblaylock@wcpl.net VLAPF Conference, May 2012

  2. Why Certification? R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

  3. “I want recognition that my job is important, that my work is valued, that I am valued as a human being. This is more important than money. I want to be trusted that I will do what I’m paid for. I need pride in myself and my job.” Suzanne Mahmoodi and Kathleen Weibel, Paraprofessionals: What Are They Doing? What Are the Trends? How Do They Get to A Desired Future; A Report of Focus Groups (unpublished, 1991).

  4. The Value of LSSC • Earns you the respect you deserve • Allows you to demonstrate your value • Gives you an edge on a job or promotion • Provides flexibility in the work environment • Increases your self-confidence • Portable to other states • Proof of achievement • Library users are better served

  5. Key points to know: • Have 4 years to complete the program http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/candidate-application/ • Renew certification every 4 years http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/renewal-policy/ • 3 core and 3 elective competency sets to complete http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/competency-sets/ • May complete by taking approved online courses, portfolio submissions, or a combination of both http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/portfolios-vs-approved-courses/

  6. More key points to consider: • Does not guarantee a promotion or raise • Does not count as credit towards an MLS/MLIS • DOES have other important types of value, though (as previously discussed)! http://ala-apa.org/lssc/faq/#3 http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-library-administrators/

  7. Eligibility & Cost: • Minimum of a high school degree or equivalent • Worked or volunteered in any type of library for a minimum of 1 year (1820 hours) within the last 5 years. • $325 for ALA members ($350 non-members) http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/eligibility-and-cost/

  8. Payment ideas: • LSSC financial assistance awards available • Place of employment • Friends of the Library • Library association • State library agency • Regional library cooperative http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/ideas-to-pay-for-lssc/

  9. Required Competency Sets: • Communication & Teamwork • Foundations of Library Service • Technology http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/competency-sets/

  10. Elective Competency Sets(Choose only 3) • Access Services • Adult Readers’ Advisory Services • Cataloging & Classification • Collection Management • Reference & Information Services • Supervision & Management • Youth Services

  11. Approved Courses • “The LSSC Program does not offer any courses; instead the program approves courses from providers of library education. These providers set the fee for their courses. Payment for these courses is separate from the candidate registration fee.” http://ala-apa.org/lssc/approved-courses/

  12. Portfolio Ideas: • Watch the Portfolio Webinar! • Look at examples! • Check out the development suggestions! http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/portfolio-development-suggestions/ http://ala-apa.org/lssc/for-candidates/developing-and-submitting-a-portfolio/

  13. My portfolio organization:(Competency set folders)

  14. My portfolio organization:(Competency set sub-folder)

  15. Live Text / CAR • Your “Dashboard” • Where you submit your work • Where you see your reviews https://www.livetext.com/misk5/login/

  16. Keep updated • Check out LSSC webinars http://ala-apa.org/lssc/webinars-and-presentations/ • Browse LSSC news often http://ala-apa.org/lssc/lssc-news/

  17. Find a Mentor • Preferably a degreed librarian that shares the same specialization interest as you (reference, cataloging, programming, etc.)

  18. More Information Website: http://ala-apa.org/lssc Program e-mail:lssc@ala.org Karen Strege: kstrege@msn.com Nancy Bolt: nancybolt@earthlink.net Ian Lashbrook:ilashbrook@ala.org Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! --Slides #2, 3, 4 & 18 borrowed from ALA’s official Introduction to the Library Support Staff Program .ppt slideshow, by permission.

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