KRS 158.102: Requirement for library media center -- Employment of librarian.

(1) The board of education for each local school district shall establish and maintain a

library media center in every elementary and secondary school to promote

information literacy and technology in the curriculum, and to facilitate teaching,

student achievement, and lifelong learning.

(2) (a) Schools shall employ a school media librarian to organize, equip, and manage

the operations of the school media library. The school media librarian shall

hold the appropriate certificate of legal qualifications in accor dance with KRS

161.020 and 161.030. A certified school media librarian may be employed to

serve two (2) or more schools in a school district with the consent of the

school councils.

(b) If a vacancy occurs, the school council may fill the vacancy on a temp orary

basis by employing:

1. A person who is pursuing certification as a school media librarian in

accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the

Education Professional Standards Board; or

2. A temporary employee for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days.