LAC 25:VII.5107. Provisional Certification

A. The State Board of Library Examiners will issue provisional certification upon request to individuals who: 1. hold a master’s degree in library and information science granted by a library school accredited by the American Library Association; 2. have at least five years of executive experience in a public library; but 3. have not passed the examination. B. Individuals who have provisional certification must pass the examination within six months or the first time the examination is given after they are hired, whichever is later. C. Individuals who do not pass the examination within the required timeframe will have provisional certification revoked.