Welcome to an exciting opportunity for you to:

•Learn new knowledge and skills
•Demonstrate your competence in library services
•Receive recognition for your skills and knowledge
•Have certification that is recognized across the country
•Increase your confidence in your own ability

Find all the information you need to get started as a candidate for Library Support Staff Certification (LSSC) including eligibility and how you will demonstrate achievement of the competency sets through taking approved courses or submitting a portfolio.

To become a candidate, click here for the form.
Questions? Contact LSSC.

Lincoln Trail Libraries System is one of five test bed sites for ALA's new Library Support Staff Certification program. Lincoln Trail will be offering one of the core classes, "Foundations of Library Services". This course will be offered online only. This course covers competencies that are fundamental to understanding the mission and roles of libraries. These competencies cover the ethics, values, and governance of libraries, and the basic knowledge needed for all positions in a library.

For further details about the coverage of this course, click here.

Foundations of Library Service

Dates:
Nov 24, 2009
Dec 1, 2009
Dec 4, 2009
Dec 8, 2009
Dec 11, 2009
Dec 15, 2009

Time:
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. CST

Cost:
LTLS CLaSS members:
included in CLaSS subscription
In-State Illinois Libraries: $100.00
Out of State:
$250.00

Instructors:
Jan Ison, Executive Director
Joe Sciacca, Consultant
Pat Boze, Consultant
Donna Schaal, Consultant
Michelle Ralston, Consultant

Technical Support Contact: Michelle Ralston