A. A grade II librarian’s certificate shall be granted to an applicant without examination when the applicant is a graduate of a college or university accredited by its state department of education or a regional accrediting agency, and has a major in library science or has completed a minimum of twenty-one semester hours of library science courses beyond the requirements of a grade I certificate.

B. A grade II librarian’s certificate shall be granted by examination to an applicant who lacks the educational requirements for a grade II certificate, and who:

(1)     demonstrates ability to perform the duties of a grade II librarian ably and efficiently; and

(2)     successfully passes the examination given by the state librarian for a grade II certificate.