Continuing Education

Overview

Continuing education for library directors and full-time library support staff is required by the West Virginia Administrative Rules. The intent is to insure library workers have the appropriate skills and knowledge necessary to provide quality service and to generally improve library service in the state on a consistent basis. Support staff should work closely with the library director to meet the continuing education requirement. Specific requirements and information are available in the Continuing Education Guidance Statement. Director's Academy - Culture Center, Charleston

Director's Academy - Culture Center, Charleston

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Pre-Approved Provider List

Classes, conferences, or workshops offered by the following providers are pre-approved for continuing education credit. Verification/Proof of attendance must be submitted to the Library Commission within 30-days upon completion of the class, conference, or workshop.

West Virginia Library Section: WV Library Staff and Certification via Niche Academy
West Virginia Library Association
Other state library associations
Service Center Libraries in-service programs
Staff Development Programs developed in conjunction with the Library Commission
American Library Association
Public Library Association
Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP)
Lyrasis
OCLC and their subsite WebJunction
Training @ Ohio Library Council
Certified Public Library Administrator Program
OHIONET Continuing Education
Ohio Library Support Staff Institute (OLSSI)
ABLE Courses (Alternative Basic Library Education)
SABLE Courses (Supplemental Alternative Basic Library Education)
TutorWV Training Webinars (please call WVLC for current information on upcoming webinars)

Approval Process for Non-Listed Providers

If a course is not pre-approved by the Library Commission, complete the Continuing Education Request Form. Requests for approval must be submitted two weeks prior to an event.
Upon approval, attend the event.
Upon completion of the event, submit verification of training/proof of attendance to Library Development, 304-558-2041.
Credit will be awarded based on the Guidelines listed in the Continuing Education Guidance Statement.

Financial Assistance

Depending on available funds, the Library Commission will provide financial assistance to requesting libraries to send employees to approved continuing educational opportunities or to otherwise provide continuing education opportunities in their libraries/service centers. To apply for assistance, complete and return the CE Micro Grants Fillable Form.
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Further Questions

You may direct any questions or concerns to Tammy Naylor (tammy.k.naylor@wv.gov) or Sarah Marzouk (sarah.k.marzouk@wv.gov), or call us at 304-558-2045 and ask for either employee.