Library Director Certification
Complete information regarding certification can be found on DPI's website at https://dpi.wi.gov/pld/certification.
Summary of Steps to Renew Your Certification:
Step 1 – Maintain Continuing Education Records
Fill out a CE (Continuing Education) Activity Report after you attend each qualifying CE activity and save it in your files throughout the year.
All Grade certifications must have 100 hours in the five year period prior to recertification (at least 10 hours of the 100 hours must be technology-related training). More information regarding what counts for CE, including a chart at the end of the page, can be found here: https://dpi.wi.gov/pld/certification/recertce. Conferences count as 6 hours of CE per day.
Step 2: Complete Annual Summation of CE Activities Forms Every Year
Each year by February 15, compile all of your CE Activity Reports onto an Annual Summation of Continuing Education Activities form and send the Summation, along with the corresponding Activity Reports, to the NFLS Director for verification. The director will sign off on it and send the original Annual Summation back to you. You will need to keep the original Annual Summation in your files to submit with your application to renew your certification.
It is recommended that Annual Summations be filled out every year but this is not required. When applying for recertification, you will need to ensure that you submit your Annual Summation Forms well in advance of the deadline to ensure that the director has enough time to validate and return the forms to you.
Step 3: Complete Application and Renewal Form
Shortly before the expiration of your Certificate you will need to fill out the Public Librarian Certification and Renewal Application. Note: The same form is used for first-time and renewal applicants.
Complete the following Sections:
Step 4: Submit Your Application - TWO STEP Process
Due to COVID-19, you MUST submit your application ELECTRONICALLY AND VIA MAIL:
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Attn: Accounts Receivable
125 South Webster Street
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
**Failure to submit electronic copies will result in significant delays in the processing of your application because state offices continue to be closed.**
The full Certification Manual can be found here: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/CertificationManual%202011.Rev2017.pdf
If you have any specific questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NFLS.
Summary of Steps to Renew Your Certification:
Step 1 – Maintain Continuing Education Records
Fill out a CE (Continuing Education) Activity Report after you attend each qualifying CE activity and save it in your files throughout the year.
All Grade certifications must have 100 hours in the five year period prior to recertification (at least 10 hours of the 100 hours must be technology-related training). More information regarding what counts for CE, including a chart at the end of the page, can be found here: https://dpi.wi.gov/pld/certification/recertce. Conferences count as 6 hours of CE per day.
Step 2: Complete Annual Summation of CE Activities Forms Every Year
Each year by February 15, compile all of your CE Activity Reports onto an Annual Summation of Continuing Education Activities form and send the Summation, along with the corresponding Activity Reports, to the NFLS Director for verification. The director will sign off on it and send the original Annual Summation back to you. You will need to keep the original Annual Summation in your files to submit with your application to renew your certification.
It is recommended that Annual Summations be filled out every year but this is not required. When applying for recertification, you will need to ensure that you submit your Annual Summation Forms well in advance of the deadline to ensure that the director has enough time to validate and return the forms to you.
Step 3: Complete Application and Renewal Form
Shortly before the expiration of your Certificate you will need to fill out the Public Librarian Certification and Renewal Application. Note: The same form is used for first-time and renewal applicants.
Complete the following Sections:
- Section I: General - Complete with your information
- Section II: Type of Certification - Check boxes for:
- Grade I, II, or III (whichever is applicable), and "Renewal of Regular."
- Include expiration date of current certification (mm/yy).
- Section III: Enclosures - Check boxes for:
- Renewal of Regular Certification section - Validated Annual Summations of Continuing Education Activities
- Certification Fee $50 (in bolded box on lower right)
- Section IV: Signature - Sign and date
Step 4: Submit Your Application - TWO STEP Process
Due to COVID-19, you MUST submit your application ELECTRONICALLY AND VIA MAIL:
- Scan (or photograph with a smart phone) and email the application and your verified Annual Summations to LibraryCertification@dpi.wi.gov and tvreeke@nflsoffice.org.
- Place the physical copies of your application and Annual Summations, PLUS a $50 check made payable to DPI in an envelope and mail via USPS to:
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
Attn: Accounts Receivable
125 South Webster Street
P.O. Box 7841
Madison, WI 53707-7841
**Failure to submit electronic copies will result in significant delays in the processing of your application because state offices continue to be closed.**
The full Certification Manual can be found here: https://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/pld/pdf/CertificationManual%202011.Rev2017.pdf
If you have any specific questions, please don’t hesitate to contact NFLS.
