N.M. Code R. § 16.46.2.10 – Required Certification

A. A Permanent Professional Librarian's Certificate is required for the chief librarian of any library supported by public funds and serving a municipality or other political subdivision having a population in excess of 15,000 persons as shown by the last federal decennial census; or Of any state agency or state supported institution.
B. A Grade II Librarian's Certificate is required for the chief librarian of any library supported by public funds and serving a municipality or other political subdivision having a population of at least 10,000 but not more than 15,000 persons, as shown by the last federal decennieal census.
C. A Grade I Librarian's Certificate is required for the chief librarian or any library supported by public funds and serving a municipality or other political subdivision having a population of at least 3,000 persons, but not more than 10,000 persons as shown by the last federal decennial census.
D. . THESE PROVISIONS DO NOT APPLY TO PUBLIC SCHOOL OR COUNTY LAW LIBRARIES.
[5-11-81; Recompiled 12/31/01
16 46.2.11 FEES:
A. The fee for a certificate issued without examination is $5.00. The fee for a certificate issued by examination is $10.00. All fee money is deposited with the State Treasurer and is used to defray the expenses incurred in the certification of librarians.
B. Checks or money orders should be made payable to: OCA (Office of Cultural Affairs), Library Division, and submitted to the State Librarian together with application and transcript if required.
[5-11-81; Recompiled 12/31/01]