Rule 320-5-.06 - Approved Programs(1) Professional Associations. Continuing library education hours may be obtained by participating in activities sponsored by or approved by the American Library Association or other professional associations. A properly authorized official of the professional organization shall certify the number of contact hours of educational content of each sponsored or approved activity. Programs offered by these providers do not require prior Board approval.(2) Educational Institutions. Continuing library education hours may be obtained by completing non-library degree or graduate level course work or by participating in continuing education programs sponsored by or approved by educational institutions accredited by a regional body, e.g., Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The educational institution shall certify the number of contact hours of educational content in each sponsored or approved program. Programs offered by these providers do not require prior Board approval.(3) Government Agencies and Bibliographic Utilities. Continuing library education hours may be obtained by participating in in-service training, courses, or workshops sponsored by federal, state or local agencies or bibliographic utilities. The provider shall certify the number of contact hours of educational content in each sponsored activity. Programs offered by these providers do not require prior Board approval.(4) Board Approved Programs. All other programs must receive official Board approval. Application for Board approval must be made to allow adequate time for Board review prior to each quarterly meeting. Meeting schedules are available from the Board.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 320-5-.06
O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-24-7.
Original Rule entitled "Approved Programs" adopted. F. Apr. 1, 2002; eff. Apr. 21, 2002.