SLS Librarian First in the Nation to Complete the CPLA Program

Lois Blythe, head of adult services at the Burlington (Iowa) Public Library, is the first candidate to complete the Certified Public Library Administrator Program. Blythe completed the requisite seven courses in record time, becoming the first public librarian to earn the designation of CPLA.

The CPLA program, administered by the American Library Association-Allied Professional Association, is a voluntary credential for public librarians who want to learn managerial competencies in areas like personnel, facilities, marketing and technology. To hear more about Lois’ accomplishment and the program, visit:

http://www.ala.org/ala/pressreleases2008/january2008/candidate08.htm