Continuing Education
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Library Association believe that library staff must increase their skills & knowledge through Continuing Education. This upgrades the library profession, enriches the librarian, and promotes quality library service. On this page you will find the classes offered through the Public Library Academy as well as online classes and forms.
Certification Dashboards
You can use the following dashboards to log contact hours and track your certification status:
Public Library Academy Dashboard - Track your attendance through the Public Library Academy courses by uploading your certificates as you go!
Library Certification Dashboard - Check your certification status and upload your continuing education contact hours.
Applications & Renewals
Public Library Academy
Offered Both Semesters
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
Continuing Education Board
The certification board oversees the certification process and the work of the Continuing Education Coordinator.
Certification Board Members
Robbee Tonubbee
Director, Donald W. Reynolds Library & Community Center
Conner Kirk
Programs and Reference Coordinator, Western Plains Library System
Gail Oehler
Director, Southern Oklahoma Library System
Neisha Crane
Manager, Love County Library, Southern Oklahoma Library System
Jenny Regier
Director, Cherokee City-County Library
Leanne Cheek
Reader's Services Coordinator, Pioneer Library System
Sam Karns
ODL Computer Lab Coordinator
Paige Harkins
ODL Continuing Education Coordinator