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Guam lawmakers weigh Bill 285-38 to broaden Guam Public Library System director qualifications amid a long leadership vacancy
Summary
Bill 285-38 COR would expand the Guam Public Library System director qualification to include degrees in business or public administration and create certification pathways (CPLA) to widen the candidate pool after prolonged vacancies and recruitment challenges, witnesses told the committee.
Senators heard testimony on April 23 about Bill 285-38 COR, a measure to amend Guam Code Annotated subsection 3,122 that would broaden eligibility for the Guam Public Library System (GPLS) director. The bill would allow degrees in fields such as business or public administration and recognize a Certified Public Library Administrator (CPLA) pathway in order to enlarge the applicant pool while preserving library science competencies.
Chair Senator Vincent Borja said the bill was requested by the acting director and developed with the public library board to respond to long-standing recruitment challenges. Acting Director Angie Taittgui and Administrative Officer June Aplaguete…
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