Description of Public Library Certification Public librarians are certified at one of five levels in Nebraska. Levels one through four are required to complete four basic skills courses for certification. Level five certification is awarded to library staff with a graduate diploma in library and information science. Currently, there are people certified at all five levels. The total number of public library directors is 275.
Certification is held for three years.
During this period, the librarian must accumulate 45 hours of continuing education in order to be recertified. Under the public library accreditation program, the public library director is required to be certified. Motivate public librarians to acquire, maintain, and develop skills. Recognize public librarians who update their knowledge and skills. Update the public image of librarians and libraries.