The Advocate

Legislation would remove library science degree requirement for Louisiana library directors

A bill proposed by state Rep. Josh Carlson of Lafayette would no longer require library directors to hold a master of library and information science degree. House Bill 168, pre-filed Monday by ...
WAFB

Livingston Parish Library Board votes to keep degree requirement in place for next director, selects interim

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A standing-room-only crowd filled the Livingston Parish Library board meeting Friday, August 8, as residents debated over whether to loosen hiring requirements for the ...
The Advocate

Lafayette rep's bill to loosen La. requirements for library directors stalls in committee

A proposed bill to no longer require a master of library science degree of library director applicants in Louisiana was deferred Thursday by a legislative committee. The legislation, proposed by ...
WAFB

Livingston Library Board could change requirements to become director, days after director ousted by board members

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - The Livingston Parish Library Board is meeting again, days after Library Director Michelle Parrish was ousted, to make adjustments to board roles and potentially change ...