Minimum Standards: Director Personnel Requirements in Populations Under 10,000
Massachusetts General Laws state that a library must "employ trained library personnel in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Board of Library Commissioners."
"Trained library personnel" is defined in the Code of Massachusetts Regulations as a library director who has achieved a specified level of education and experience. These requirements are scaled to the population size of the municipality. Directors must also hold a certificate of librarianship from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
The following is a list of the minimum Director Personnel requirements for municipalities with populations under 10,000.
| Compliance Area | Minimum Requirement | Compliance Required |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | Hold a bachelor's degree | Upon appointment |
| Special Library Training | Complete the Basic Library Techniques special training in the following topics: Administration Cataloging Materials Selection Reference |
Complete the Basic Library Techniques special training within five years from date of appointment |
| Certification | Hold a certificate of Subprofessional Librarianship issued by the Board of Library Commissioners | Either: upon appointment, if there is prior library work experience, or, after six months if there is no prior library work experience |
Citations:MGL c.78 s.19B(4) and 605 CMR 4.01(4);