KRS 171.250: Certificates of librarianship -- To whom granted.

(1) The board shall grant certificates of librarianship to applicants who are graduates of

library schools approved by the board and shall grant certificates to other applicants

when it has satisfied itself that the applicant is qualified for library work. Applicants

shall provide such information as required by the board to determine their

qualifications.

(2) The board may issue renewals, determine the positions for which certificates of

librarianship shall be required, and adopt rules and regulations for its own

government and for carrying out the purposes of KRS 171.230 to 171.306.

(3) The board may issue certificates to qualified persons who are serving in libraries not

supported from public funds.

(4) Librarians who were in service on May 31, 1938, and serv ed one (1) year prior to

such date shall be entitled to receive a life certificate in accordance with their

qualifications, without examination, upon the payment of prescribed fee.