Endorsement

Topics:

Continuing Education

The State Library Endorsement Program's goals are to improve library service in Iowa by bettering the skills of library staff, provide recognition for public librarians, enhance the public image of librarians and libraries, and provide guidelines library boards may use for creating staff policies.

The State Library offers Endorsements in the following areas:

  • Directors
  • General Staff
  • Youth Services
  • Trauma-Informed Library Practices
Form

Application for Endorsement & Renewal

Use this form to apply for a new endorsement, request changes to a current endorsement, or renew your endorsement.

Apply For or Renew an Endorsement

Endorsement Program Tracks

Our Endorsement coursework is modular and builds upon itself. All endorsements start with 4 core courses, each made up of several modules. The various endorsements all have different add-ons to that core.