County library and staff qualifications
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes the qualifications needed for chief librarians and other library staff in South Carolina counties. Currently, library boards can require specific certifications or degrees. This bill removes those requirements, allowing boards to determine qualifications based on their own needs. The bill focuses on revising the standards for these positions within county library systems.
Key provisions
- Removes the requirement for chief librarians to be certified by the American Library Association.
- Eliminates the preference or requirement for chief librarians to hold a master’s degree from an ALA-certified program.
- Allows county library boards to determine qualifications for library staff independently.
- Addresses qualifications for chief librarians and library directors.
- Covers qualifications for all library employees.
Who is affected
- County library boards of trustees
- Chief librarians
- Other library staff
- County public libraries
Notable changes
- Changes the credential requirements for library leadership positions.
- Shifts authority for determining qualifications from the State Library Board to county library boards.
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