Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 320 - STATE BOARD FOR THE CERTIFICATION OF LIBRARIANS
Chapter 320-5 - RENEWAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Rule 320-5-.05 - Definitions
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) Credit Hours. Credit accrues at a rate of one hour for each hour of actual contact. This shall be known as a contact hour or clock hour. Credit will not be allowed for any program which in its entirety, including question and answer periods, lasts less than thirty minutes. Credit will not be given for time spent in introductory remarks, coffee and luncheon breaks, meals, or business meetings where no organized course work is presented.
(2) Categories. There are two (2) categories of continuing library education which cover the various activities for which credit may be granted.
(3) Correspondence courses and distance learning courses. Correspondence courses and independent study programs are permitted under Categories 1 and 2, if the course provides for interaction between the participants and the course administrator. This usually takes the form of periodic examinations and must be documented. Contact hours are assigned on the basis of the credits granted by the sponsoring organization.
(4) Academic Programs. University and college taught courses taken in pursuit of a degree may be counted as Category 1 or 2, as long as that degree is not being obtained to meet the qualifications for certification up to the grade 5(b).
O.C.G.A. Sec. 43-24-7.