Guam Public Library System

(a)There is within the government of Guam a Guam Public Library System, herein referred to as the Library System, which shall be a separate agency of the government of Guam. The title of all Library System’s property is and shall continue to be in the government of Guam. All references made to the term “Library” COL1/11/2022 CH 3 DEPARTMENTS OF THE GOVERNMENT in this Section, and Sections within Chapter 80 of Title 5 of the Guam Code Annotated, shall mean the Library System.

(b)The Library System shall be under the general cognizance of the Guam Public Library Board, hereinafter referred to as the Board, which shall have the authority, power and responsibility for the administration and operation of the Guam Public Library System.

(c)The Board shall appoint a Director who shall perform such executive functions in connection with the operation of the Library System as may be designated by the Board, and who shall serve as executive secretary of the Board without additional compensation. The Director shall, with the concurrence of the Board, appoint a Deputy Director who shall be in the unclassified service and who shall be a librarian, as defined by the Library System’s minimum knowledge, abilities and skills qualifications for a librarian position.

(d)

(1)Qualifications for Director. The Director must:

(A)have earned a Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS), a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS), or a Master’s degree in Education with concentration on Library Science from a United States accredited college or university or from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA); and

(B)have a minimum of four

(4)years general managerial experience or have earned Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Business Information Systems, Public Administration or a related field from a United States Accredited College or University.

(2)Primary Job Duties. The Director shall administer the day-to-day operations of the Guam Public Library System, implement board policy and perform other duties as assigned by the Board.