Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 14 - INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 38 - MARYLAND STATE LIBRARY
Chapter 14.38.01 - Programs for Library Media Services
Section 14.38.01.01 - Librarians in County Public Libraries
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Each librarian employed by a county public library in Maryland shall hold a professional certificate issued by the State Superintendent.
B. There shall be Professional Public Librarian Certification and Public Library Director Certification.
C. An in-service program that forms the basis for credit under this regulation shall meet the standards for approval promulgated by the Maryland State Library Agency.
D. Conditional Degree Certificate. The State Superintendent may issue a Conditional Degree Certificate at the request of a county public library if the State Superintendent determines that an applicant's preparation or experience, or both, are adequate to justify issuance of a conditional certificate. A conditional certificate:
E. Certificates shall be issued by the State Superintendent upon a written application supported by official transcripts of the applicant's record and other documentation that may be required by the State Department of Education.
F. An application shall contain payment for processing in accordance with the fee schedule that is established by the State Department of Education.
G. The requirements for certification under these regulations are for the purposes of State certification. A county public library may, as a condition for employment, establish additional requirements.
H. An application for renewal of a certificate under these regulations shall be made in writing to the State Superintendent not later than 90 days before the expiration date of the certificate. If the certificate has expired, a holder of a former certificate shall meet the certification requirements of the State Board that are in effect at the time of the application for the new certificate.