New York State Public Librarians Certification

Approved by the Board of Regents on September 15, 1950, and most recently amended January 8, 1993, the Commissioner of Education defines the requirements for certification of librarians for public, free association, and Indian libraries under Commissioner's Regulation § 90.7.

**Information on Proposed Amendments to Commissioner's Regulation § 90.7**

Certification Requirements

Who is required to be certified?

All permanent, part-time or full-time positions, providing public library information services in New York State as determined by local library policy.

Application Procedure

Public Librarian Certification: Complete and send application form Professional Certificate along with your graduate library degree course transcript and a fee of $5.00.
- Application for Replacement of Public Librarian's Professional Certificate: Complete and send application form Replacement of Professional Certificate along with a fee of $5.00.
For Conditional Certification: Complete and send application form Conditional Certificate along with credentials as noted above and a fee of $5.00.

Make check payable to: New York State Education Department and mail to the following address:

Public Librarian Certification
The State Education Department
Division of Library Development
Cultural Education Center Room 10B41
Albany, NY 12230

Links to information on School Media Specialist (Library) Certification:

Certified Public Librarians in New York State since 1970

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