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Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSCP)Library Support Staff Certification Program

Presentations at Conferences

If you would like to know more about the LSSCP, the Advisory Council members are available to speak at conferences, programs and other related events. You may also use this MS PowerPoint Presentation to learn more about the certification program.

Scheduling a speaker

Contact the ALA-APA office at 800-545-2433, x2424 or jgrady@ala.org.

Fees Although no honoraria is required, the speaker's travel, lodging and meals must be covered by the sponsoring institution (depending on the distance traveled, time of program, etc.)
Who's talking about LSSCP?

The project is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the American Library Association. It is a partnership between the American Library Association and the Western Council of State Libraries.

Historical Documents

Please review the history of ALA-APA certifications and the LSSIRT Certification Task Force Certification of Library Technical Assistants document.