43.09 Certificates and standards. - Wisconsin Statutes

43.09

43.09 Certificates and standards.

43.09(1)

(1) Public librarians. The division shall issue certificates to public librarians and promulgate, under ch. 227, necessary standards for public librarians. The qualifications for public librarians shall be based on education, professional training and experience. Certificates already granted prior to December 17, 1971, shall remain in effect.

43.09(2)

(2) Public library systems. The division, by rule, may promulgate necessary standards for public library systems. If promulgated, such rules shall be consistent with s. 43.15 and shall be established in accordance with ch. 227, except that the division shall hold a public hearing prior to adoption of any proposed rule. In addition to the notice required under s. 227.17, the division shall endeavor to notify each public library of such public hearings.

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History: 1971 c. 152; 1979 c. 347; 1985 a. 177; 1985 a. 182 s. 57; 1997 a. 150.

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Cross Reference: See also ch. PI 6, Wis. adm. code.