1. What requirements must be met to qualify for certification as a librarian?

CERTIFICATION IS ON A BASIS FROM GRADE 2 TO GRADE 7, DEPENDING UPON EDUCATION.  SEE RULE 320-3 of the board rules FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.

2. HOW DO I APPLY FOR CERTIFICATION?

To apply for certification, you must SUBMIT AN APPLICATION AND A TRANSCRIPT TO THE BOARD OFFICE.  APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE on THIS WEBSITE AND FROM THE BOARD OFFICE AT (478) 207-2440.

3. AM I REQUIRED TO PASS AN EXAMINATION?

NO.

4. DOES GEORGIA RECIPROCATE WITH OTHER LIBRARIAN BOARDS?

NO.

5. Is CPE REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN A LICENSE?

BEGINNING WITH THE LICENSURE PERIOD 2002-2004, LICENSEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN 10 HOURS OF CPE IN ORDER TO RENEW THE LICENSE FOR 2004-2006.  SEE INFORMATION AT THIS WEBSITE REGARDING CPE.

6. WHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY WALL CERTIFICATE?

WALL CERTIFICATES MAY BE ORDERED THROUGH THE BOARD OFFICE.  YOU WILL RECEIVE A FORM FOR ORDERING AFTER YOU ARE LICENSED.

7. HOW LONG IS MY CERTIFICATION valid?

ALL LIBRARIAN CERTIFICATES EXPIRE ON JUNE 30 OF EACH EVEN-NUMBERED YEAR.

8. HOW DO I RENEW MY CERTIFICATION?

The electronic renewal application can be completed online once you receive the postcard notification that will be mailed to you. For access to the on-line renewal application, go to the Board’s website at http://www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/librarians

You may also directly update changes to your address information online at the Board’s website.  Please note that failure to receive the postcard notification does not relieve the licensee of the responsibility for timely renewal.

9. HOW DO I UPGRADE MY CERTIFICATION?

SUBMIT AN UPGRADE APPLICATION AND TRANSCRIPT.  APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS WEBSITE AND FROM THE BOARD OFFICE.