If approved at today s meeting, the RPLS Board would then have to approve. Individuals would have one year to meet certification. RPLS s new training schedule will be coming out soon, so there will be many more chances to attend necessary training for certification. RPLS s Board will be working closely with the Database Standards Committee in granting certification. The Database Standards Manual and its updates published in Entry Points is only a guide.
Actual training is necessary.
The different certification levels are highly recommended if they apply to your library. Past training will be considered and possibly grandfathered in to meet certification levels. The idea of grandfathering is still being developed, but a form must be filled out and submitted before being considered. Refresher courses will be needed to stay certified. Levels II and III will need annual updates.