Certification has been a topic of discussion in the library community for decades and there are a variety of opinions and responses to the issue. Organizations listed below have issued formal statements about their views on certification for the profession:

American Association of School Librarians

Association of College and Research Libraries

American Library Association

Library and Information Studies Education and Human Resource Utilization Statement (LEPU)

Library Support Staff Interests Round Table (ALA)

Medical Library Association Academy of Health Information Professionals

Special Library Association