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.
Applications & Renewals
Request for Contact Hours (pdf)
Program Application (pdf)
Apply for Certification (docx)
Certification Renewal (pdf)
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
Misty Crider
Executive Assistant, Western Plains Library System
Leslie Durham
Director, Elgin Community Library
Gail Oehler
Director, Southern Oklahoma Library System
Brad Thomas
Manager, Schusterman-Benson Library TCCL
Jenny Regier
Director, Cherokee City-County Library
Leanne Cheek
Reader's Services Coordinator, Pioneer Library System
Sam Karns
ODL Computer Lab Coordinator
Sadie Bruce
ODL Continuing Education Coordinator