NAC379.020. Requirements for certification as librarian.

To be certified by the state library and archives administrator as a librarian, a person must:

     1. Submit to the state library and archives administrator a completed application which is accompanied by:

     (a) Copies of academic transcripts; and

     (b) A letter of recommendation.

     2. Hold:

     (a) A bachelor’s degree and have at least 2 years of library experience;

     (b) An associate’s degree and have at least 4 years of library experience; or

     (c) A high school diploma or general equivalency diploma and have at least 7 years of library experience.

     3. Have completed at least 21 semester hours of credit from an accredited college or university which include instruction in each of the following subjects:

     (a) Organization and administration of a library.

     (b) The cataloging and classifying of materials for a library.

     (c) Reference, bibliography and service.

     (d) The selection of materials for a library.

     (e) Literature for children and young adults.

     (f) The use and selection of educational media and audio-visual equipment.

     (g) The use of computers in a library and in the study of library science.

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