In North Carolina the standards for the certification of public librarians are set by the North Carolina Public Library Certification Commission. The Commission meets quarterly to consider applications from librarians who wish to gain their North Carolina certification as public librarians.

The Commission's goals are to guarantee the best possible public library service for all North Carolinians, to protect and maintain public library resources, to assure professional management and administration of library programs, and to provide certified professionals to meet the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources' personnel requirements for state and other aid administered by the Division of State Library.

Regulations for Certification of Public Librarians in North Carolina

Application for North Carolina Public Librarian's Certificate

PLEASE MAIL THE COMPLETED APPLICATION AND OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OF LIBRARY SCIENCE COURSES TO:

Public Librarian Certification Commission
c/o Library Development Section
Division of State Library
Department of Cultural Resources
4640 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-4640

Contact Information

Anne Marie Elkins
Consultant for Public Library Management
Telephone: 919-807-7419
Facsimile: 919-733-8748
E-mail: anne.marie.elkins@ncdcr.gov