This certification program provides Kentucky public library trustees with the tools they will need to fulfill their legal responsibilities to their library and their community.
Temporary Certification
To apply for Temporary Certification, complete the
Application for Kentucky Public Library Trustee Certification and mail it to the address listed on the form, along with the required $20.00 fee. An orientation with the director and Regional Consultant must be completed in order for the application to be approved. For suggestions on what could be covered during an orientation, see our
Example Checklists. The two orientation videos listed below may be substituted for the Regional Consultant’s orientation. Temporary Certification is valid for two years.
Orientation videos for Temporary Certification
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Initial Certification
To apply for Initial Certification, the trustee must view the five videos listed below. A
Learning Activity Report (LAR) must be completed for each video. The LARs and
Application for Kentucky Public Library Trustee Certification, along with the required $20.00 fee, should be mailed to the address on the form. An orientation with the director and Regional Consultant must be completed in order for the application to be approved. For suggestions on what could be covered during an orientation, see our
Example Checklists. The first two orientation videos may be substituted for the Regional Consultant’s orientation. Initial Certification is valid for four years.
Videos for Initial Certification: