Certification Application or Renewal Form
Follow the instructions provided.
A Copy of transcript or diploma, or a copy of Public Library Academy Class Certificates. If you have already uploaded your class certificates to the Public Library Academy dashboard, you do not need to resubmit them.
Where can we mail your certificate?
If you select a degree, please upload an unofficial transcript or copy of the degree so that it can be reflected in your certification level.
Degree requirements by certification level:
Level I: No degree required. Must complete the Public Library Academy.
Level II: Completion of Public Library Academy & 3 years public library experience OR Associate's/certificate in LIS
Level III: Successful completion of the Public Library Academy and any Bachelor's Degree (any subject) OR Associate's/certificate in LIS & 5 years public library experience
Level IV: Bachelor's Degree in LIS OR Master's degree in another subject area with at least 15 hours of LIS related coursework (email education@libraries.ok.gov with questions)
Level V-VII: MLS/MLIS
Must be at least 36 hours to renew
You can upload as individual documents, one large document, or as a .zip file. If you are unable to add all your files to one form, please email the remaining ones to odl.education@libraries.ok.gov instead of completing another form.
By checking the box below I hereby certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I understand that any false statements may result in denial or revocation of the certificate.