At the conclusion of five consecutive years in the ALIA CPD Scheme with the accumulation of 150 or more hours of CPD, financial ALIA Associate, Library Technician and Allied Field members working in the industry are invited to apply for Distinguished Certified Professional status which includes a listing on the ALIA website and in the next ALIA Annual Report with the honour of using the post nominals AALIA (DCP), ALIATec (DCP) or ALIA Allied Field (DCP).
To apply for this eminent status members must fulfil the following selection criteria:
- be an active member of the ALIA CPD scheme for a minimum of five consecutive years;
- accumulate a minimum of 30 CPD hours and learning outcomes for five consecutive years (minimum total 150 hours)
- continue to meet ALIA CPD scheme compliance requirements;
- be able to demonstrate professional/technical and personal knowledge and skills;
- be currently employed in the Australian library and information sector or an allied sector.