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

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Page 1 of 1 158.102 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 <br>information literacy and technology in the curriculum, and to facilitate teaching, <br>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 <br>hold the appropriate certificate of legal qualifications in accordance with KRS <br>161.020 and 161.030. A certified school media librarian may be employed to <br>serve two (2) or more schools in a school district with the consent of the <br>school councils. (b) If a vacancy occurs, the school council may fill the vacancy on a temporary basis by employing: <br>1. A person who is pursuing certification as a school media librarian in <br>accordance with administrative regulations promulgated by the <br>Education Professional Standards Board; or 2. A temporary employee for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days. Effective: July 14, 2000 <br>History: Created 2000 Ky. Acts ch. 339, sec. 1, effective July 14, 2000.