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Update on the Certified Public Library Administrator Program

39 candidates from AK, CA, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, NV, OH, OR, RI, UT, VA and the Bahamas
Candidates are graduates of more than 25 library schools, including Clarion University, Dominican (Rosary) University, Florida State University, Indiana University, Kent State University, Louisiana State University, Pratt Institute, San Jose State University, Simmons College, Southern Connecticut State University, University of Alabama, University of Arizona, University of Illinois, University of Kentucky, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of Oklahoma, University of Pittsburgh, University of Rhode Island, University of Tennessee, University of Toronto, University of Washington, University of Wisconsin (Milwaukee and Madison), Wayne State University
22 courses are offered by
- Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA)
- North Suburban Library System (IL)
- PALINET (PA)
- Southeastern Massachusetts Library System (SEMLS)
- University of North Texas
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
16 candidates have taken at least one course already.

Certification Pioneers a.k.a. CPLA Candidates*

*Not a complete list

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