MAK-AIRS

AIRS CERTIFICATION EXAM 2017

United Way 211 of Kansas City, MO and MAK-AIRS will host the AIRS Certification examination on March 14, 2017 - Independence, MO - 6:30 pm at the Mid Continent Public Library, North Independence Branch - 317 W. 24 Highway.  For information please contact Gary Thurman 816-550-4716 gary.thurman@uwgkc.org

All certification exam applications, supporting documentation and appropriate exam fees must be mailed to the AIRS National Office in Fairfax, VA, and must arrive 30 days prior to the exam.  The address is:

Certification Manager, Alliance of Information & Referral Systems/AIRS

11240 Waples Mill Rd., Suite 200, Fairfax, VA 22030

The AIRS Certification Program is based on established standards for the field of information and referral. The program identifies specific competencies and related performance criteria, which describe the knowledge, skills, attitudes and work-related behaviors needed by I&R practitioners to successfully execute their duties.

A candidate for AIRS Certification does not have to be an individual member of AIRS or an employee of an organizational member of AIRS. However, AIRS members can apply for Certification and Recertification at a reduced rate as a membership benefit. The basic cost of a U.S. Certification application is: $95 for AIRS members. (Depending on your level of membership, you may qualify for additional discounts on the member rate -- see application form for details)-- $250 for non-members.

You may retrieve the application document by clicking the following link: Download 2016AIRSCertAppForm.pdf

Candidates may apply to take the AIRS Certification examination once they are eligible. Eligibility is based on I&R and equivalent experience combined with educational background. I&R practitioners are eligible for initial certification only for the jobs they actually perform and/or directly supervise (i.e. you can only take the examination if you are currently engaged in either CIRS, CIRS-A/D or CRS work).

To take the exam, you require: At least 1 year of employment in I&R for applicants with a Bachelors or higher degree

2 years of employment in I&R for applicants with an Associates/Community College degree

3 years of employment in I&R for applicants with a High School diploma or GED.

5 years of I&R employment with no educational qualifications

The application requires a transcript.

For further information, please contact AIRS at: Phone: 703-218-AIRS, ext.215, Fax: 703-359-7562, or certification@airs.org