NYSLAA Certificate of Achievement

Do you know that NYSLAA has a Certificate of Achievement program?
Have you ever wondered what that is?
I (Heidi Jensen) have received my Level 4 in Administration/Management. I would LOVE to help someone in the PLS area receive their Certificate of Achievement at next year's conference.
I would also like to say that in some libraries.......Library Assistants who earn a Certificate receive a monetary gift from their libraries. Some libraries even increase that staff members base pay.
The reason is because you can prove that you are dedicated to your library and the library community as a whole.
If you have any questions about this great program, please feel free to ask.

Here is some information for you ~

History

The NYSLAA Library Assistant Certificate Program recognizes library assistants' contributions to libraries and the library profession. A Certificate of Achievement is issued to acknowledge the education and skills the library assistant has aquired. The overall purpose of the program is to acknowledge the achievements of the library assistant and provide recognition by NYSLAA for quality work performance.

How the Program Works

Library Assistants (library workers who do not hold postions as librarians) are the focus of this program. You choose one of three levels as well as one of the following areas of specialization:

• Public Service
• Technical Service
• Automation
• Administration/Management
• General Library Service

Requirements

Each Certificate requires a minimum number of points. Points are earned from various Sources of Expertise. A registration fee of $20.00 Dollars for NYSLAA Members ($40.00 for non-members) must accompany your registration form. A non-member may register at the member rate if they join NYSLAA at the time of registering for the program.

Sources of Expertise

There are three Sources of Expertise: Experience, Education, and Other. Experience is your full-time equivalent employment or volunteer work. Education is higher education credit hours. Other includes workshops and programs, presentations and teaching, publications, participation in library association activities, and more.

Competency Statements

Points may be granted for other library related experience or activities by writing a letter of explanation referred to as a Competency Statement. Competency Statements require all information necessary to allow the Review Board to decide how many points should be granted for the activity you describe.