A. A grade I librarian's certificate shall be issued to an applicant without examination when:
(1) the applicant meets the minimum educational requirements established by the rules and regulations of the state librarian, which shall require completion of a minimum number of years of undergraduate work plus a minimum number of semester hours of library science courses in an institution accredited by its state department of education or a regional accrediting agency; and
(2) the applicant demonstrates ability to perform the duties of a grade I librarian ably and efficiently.
B. A grade I librarian's certificate shall be issued by examination to an applicant who lacks the minimum educational requirements for a grade I certificate, and who:
(1) demonstrates ability to perform the duties of a grade I librarian ably and efficiently; and
(2) successfully passes the examination given by the state librarian for a grade I certificate.
History: 1953 Comp., § 4-11-8.2, enacted by Laws 1963, ch. 283, § 3; 1977, ch. 246, § 17.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Chapter 18 - Libraries, Museums and Cultural Properties
Article 2 - State Library Commission
Section 18-2-1 - State library commission created.
Section 18-2-2 - State library commission; duties.
Section 18-2-3 - Library division; creation; director.
Section 18-2-4 - Duties of the state librarian.
Section 18-2-4.1 - State publications; copies required.
Section 18-2-5 - State library administrative agency.
Section 18-2-6 - Organization; officers.
Section 18-2-7 - Construction of provisions of act.
Section 18-2-7.1 - Distribution system; limitation.
Section 18-2-8 - Certification of librarians.
Section 18-2-9 - Types of certificates.
Section 18-2-10 - Permanent professional certificate.
Section 18-2-11 - Grade I certificate.
Section 18-2-12 - Grade II certificate.
Section 18-2-13 - Temporary certificates.
Section 18-2-14 - [Applications; who may apply.]
Section 18-2-15 - Certificates required.
Section 18-2-17 - [Libraries receiving public funds; compliance required.]
Section 18-2-18 - List of certificated librarians.
Section 18-2-19 - Short title.
Section 18-2-20 - Execution of compact.