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Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Information
History of the Library of Michigan
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Level 1 Library Staff Certification Qualifications:
(a) A master's degree or its equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
(b) Four years of full-time employment, or an equivalent time period, consisting of paid professional library work experience in a library approved by the department following the completion of educational requirements.
Level 2 Library Staff Certification Qualifications:
A master's degree or its equivalent from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
Level 3 Library Staff Certification Qualifications:
(a) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
(b) Completion of the Beginning Workshop offered by the Library of Michigan.
Level 4 Library Staff Certification Qualifications:
(a) A high school diploma or its equivalent.
(b) Completion of the Beginning Workshop offered by the Library of Michigan.
(c) One year of full-time employment or its equivalent consisting of library work experience following the completion of educational requirements.