[Publib] ALA-APA seeks course providers

[James Casey]

I would think that some existing educational programs for Library Support Staff --- such as Associate Degrees offered by College of DuPage - would contain many courses for which this certification could be a welcome boost to enrollment.   However, there is one university in the Chicago area (that I choose not to name) facing possible loss of overall accreditation and which has, hitherto, failed to obtain ALA accreditation for its MLIS program.  Could such an existing, established program secure ALA-APA backing while still lacking accreditation for the MLIS program?

James B. Casey
Director, Oak Lawn Public Library
ALA Council Member

From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Michael Golrick
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 4:25 PM
To: Louise Alcorn; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] ALA-APA seeks course providers

Yes. And maybe I am a little close, but even in the section you quote: "Potential providers" is pretty clear to me, and is standard language in the CE world. And yes, course providers are being asked to pay to have their courses reviewed to meet the standards. If it meets the standards, that will encourage many more people to take the class (because they can use it for certification).

This is the same language used when the CPLA program was launched.

In January, ALA-APA will begin recruiting support staff to be in the program. Their fee will be $350 which will cover the cost of the tracking software and cover a 4-year time. Again the same model as the successful CPLA program.

Michael

Michael A. Golrick

Head of Reference & Library Consultant
225/342.4917 [Note new phone number]
State Library of Louisiana

mailto:mgolrick at slol.lib.la.us
http://www.state.lib.la.us/

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Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 4:17 PM
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Subject: Re: [Publib] ALA-APA seeks course providers

If I'm understanding Su's question (which is now also my own), I think the question remains - are the *presenters/teachers* being asked to pay just to submit a proposal??  That's how it's worded.  If not, ALA-APA needs to seriously re-do this email.  Specifically:

Potential providers complete an application, http://ala-apa.org/lsscp/courseapprovalapplication.doc, and submit a course syllabus, a description of the course's teaching methods and assessment plan, and the instructor's resume. The course must cover all the competencies in a competency set. The fee to be considered for approval is $100 each of the first and second courses submitted, and $50 per class for each additional course.

Are they talking about the students or the teachers?  It's a bit confusing.

my 2 cents, but perhaps I'm missing something?


Louise E. Alcorn
Reference Technology Librarian
West Des Moines Public Library
4000 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines IA 50265
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From: publib-bounces at webjunction.org [mailto:publib-bounces at webjunction.org] On Behalf Of Sue Kamm
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2009 4:11 PM
To: Su Epstein; publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] ALA-APA seeks course providers

The candidates for certification will pay for the courses, just as people who take continuing education courses elsewhere do.  I think I've seen courses which cost $300, although the support staff courses may be less.



You might want to ask Jenifer Grady (jgrady at ala-apa.org<mailto:jgrady at ala-apa.org>)  about this.
-----Original Message-----
From: Su Epstein
Sent: Oct 1, 2009 2:07 PM
To: publib at webjunction.org
Subject: Re: [Publib] ALA-APA seeks course providers

Hi,

Do I understand this correctly that the ALA wants us to PAY them for the possibility of adding to our work load by teaching a course for them?   Tell me I've misunderstood something.

Su


Su Epstein, Ph.D.
Library Director
Saxton B. Little Free Library
Columbia, CT 06237
sepstein at columbiactlibrary.org<mailto:sepstein at columbiactlibrary.org>
860.228.0350
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Cc: jgrady at ala.org
Subject: [Publib] ALA-APA seeks course providers

See information below.

Michael A. Golrick

Head of Reference & Library Consultant
225/342.4917 [Note new phone number]
State Library of Louisiana

P.O. Box 131

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

mailto:mgolrick at slol.lib.la.us
http://www.state.lib.la.us/

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Contact: Jenifer Grady
ALA-APA
312-280-2424
jgrady at ala.org<mailto:jgrady at ala.org>
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
September 28, 2009
ALA-APA Now Accepting Course Proposals for Library Support Staff Certification Program (LSSC)
On October 1, 2009, ALA-APA will begin accepting applications from education providers interested in offering courses for candidates in the Library Support Staff Certificate Program, (LSSC). The LSSC is the first national, voluntary certification program for library support staff. Course providers may be organizations or individuals with the expertise, training, and resources to offer courses online or face-to-face. The ten competency sets for which courses are needed are in the areas of foundations of library services, technology, communication and teamwork, access services, adult readers advisory, cataloging and classification, collection management, reference, supervision and management, and youth services.
Potential providers complete an application, http://ala-apa.org/lsscp/courseapprovalapplication.doc, and submit a course syllabus, a description of the course's teaching methods and assessment plan, and the instructor's resume. The course must cover all the competencies in a competency set. The fee to be considered for approval is $100 each of the first and second courses submitted, and $50 per class for each additional course.
Candidates will have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, and have worked in a public or academic library for at least one year. Candidates have the option of completing approved courses or submitting online portfolios that demonstrate their achievement in six of ten competency sets.
The application will be evaluated by a committee of American Library Association member volunteers using a rubric, http://ala-apa.org/lsscp/courseevalrubric.doc. Reviews will be held periodically throughout the year and ALA-APA will notify applicants of their status. Approved courses will be publicized and available to all LSSC candidates. Courses that are approved will maintain that status, barring major changes, for four years.
Funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the LSSC Program is in a testing phase in five library organizations across the United States. The program will begin accepting candidates in January 2010. Based on survey information and other expressions of interest, project staff estimates that at least 300 library support staff will participate in the LSSC program in the next three years.
The LSSC Program was approved by the American Library Association to be an official certification of ALA in July 2009. More information about the LSSCP is available online at http://www.ala-apa.org/lsscp. Please direct questions to Jenifer Grady at jgrady at ala.org<mailto:jgrady at ala.org> or 312-280-2424. The program will be managed by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association.
ALA-APA: the Organization for the Advancement of Library Employees is a service organization to the American Library Association and has as one of its missions supporting salary improvement initiatives for library workers.




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