NC Public Librarian Certification

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APPLICATION TIMELINES

Two weeks before each NC Public Librarian Certification Commission meeting, applications will be prepared for review. Applications received within this two-week window will be held and reviewed at the next quarterly meeting. Below are the application cut-off dates:

  • Commission Meeting Date: October 27, 2025; Application Cut-Off Date: October 13, 2025
  • Commission Meeting Date: January 9, 2026; Application Cut-Off Date: December 26, 2025
  • Commission Meeting Date: April 10, 2026; Application Cut-Off Date: March 27, 2026
  • Commission Meeting Date: July 10, 2026; Application Cut-Off Date: June 26, 2026

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SUBMITTING OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS

Important: Transcripts scanned and emailed by the applicant are not considered official for NC Public Librarian Certification. Official transcripts must be sent directly from your university (hardcopy or electronic) or mailed as an original hardcopy. Electronic transcripts are preferred. All official transcripts must include the degree conferral date; transcripts without this date will not be accepted.

Military service members and their spouses may wish to review General Statute 93B-15.1.

Submit your completed application and official transcripts to:  NC.Certification.Commission@dncr.nc.gov   OR   by mail to: 

Public Librarian Certification Commission   

c/o Lauren Clossey, Library Development Section   

State Library of North Carolina   

4640 Mail Service Center   

Raleigh, NC 27699-4640

 

If you have questions about the application process, please email NC.Certification.Commission@dncr.nc.gov.

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