NAC379.010. Program of certification of librarians: Applicability; approval for use by governing authority of public library; adoption of alternative program.

     1. NAC 379.020, 379.030 and 379.040 do not apply to a public library unless approved for use by the governing authority of the public library.

     2. Upon approval by the governing authority of a public library, the program of certification set forth in NAC 379.020, 379.030 and 379.040 provides for the certification of a librarian in a public library. This program of certification is not applicable to a person who holds a master’s degree in library science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.

     3. If a governing authority of a public library adopts an alternative program of certification, the governing authority may submit the alternative program to the state library and archives administrator for review and approval. The state library and archives administrator will not approve an alternative program unless that program meets or exceeds the requirements of the program of certification set forth in NAC 379.020, 379.030 and 379.040.

     (Added to NAC by St. Library & Archives Adm’r, eff. 11-7-97)