Public Librarian Professional Certificate Professional Development Resources
- Approved Professional Development Activities [SEE: (c)(1)i]
- Approved Professional Development Providers [SEE: (c)(2)i]
WebJunction
An online community dedicated to networking, information sharing, and quality online courses provided at the lowest cost possible to the library community.
The New York Library Association
Information on professional development opportunities, professional conferences, NYLA Institutes, and other resources for librarians in New York State.
Empire State Library Network (formerly New York 3Rs Association)
These are chartered educational institutions resulting from the association of a group of institutions of higher education, libraries, nonprofit educational institutions, hospitals, and other institutions organized to improve reference and research library service. There are nine across the state; all offer professional development activities. Continuing Education Events.
- Capital District Library Council (CDLC)
- Central New York Library Resources Council (CLRC)
- Long Island Library Resources Council (LILRC)
- Metropolitan New York Library Resources Council (METRO)
- Northern New York Library Network (NNYLN)
- Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC)
- South Central Regional Library Council (SCRLC)
- Southeastern New York Library Resources Council (SENYLRC)
- Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC)
Classes at the New York State Library
These classes, for those who live in the capital region or will be visiting, cover a broad range of topics.
ALA’s Reference and User Services Association
Online course offerings.
ALA’s Public Library Association
Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA) courses, which may be taken as professional development courses for certificate holders.