Section 590IAC5-2-7. Reciprocity Version b

  NOTE: This version of section effective January 1, 2017. See also preceding version of section, effective until January 1, 2017.

   (a) Anyone presenting a certificate for public library service from any other state shall be required to obtain an Indiana certificate in order to qualify for public library service in Indiana. In granting this certificate, due recognition shall be given to a certificate that may be presented from the other state in terms of the special qualifications it represents as these qualifications apply under the certification requirements of Indiana. In all cases, due consideration will be given to the educational standards and recommendations of the American Library Association.

  (b) Individuals who have library education and experience from another country may apply for an Indiana certificate. For Librarian Certificate grades 1 through 3, the individual must have a degree from a master's level program in library and information studies accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country. For Librarian Certificate grades 4 through 7, the applicant must demonstrate that his or her education is comparable to that required by the United States' applicants for the same certificate level, and any bachelor degree must be from a college or university accredited or recognized by the appropriate national body of another country. (Indiana Library and Historical Board; 590 IAC 5-2-7; filed May 30, 2008, 10:17 a.m.: 20080625-IR-590070756FRA; readopted filed Apr 22, 2014, 10:34 a.m.: 20140521-IR-590140062RFA; filed Aug 22, 2016, 11:27 a.m.: 20160921-IR-590150446FRA, eff Jan 1, 2017)