"At the present time no comprehensive study of the development of certification for school librarians in Florida seems to be available. This research paper is intended to inform those who are interested in the growth and current status of certification of Florida school librarians. The purpose of this paper is to report on a study of certification requirements for Florida school librarians from the first state regulations to present day Florida standards"--Introduction. / Typescript. / "August, 1955." / "Submitted to the Graduate Council of Florida State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science." / Advisor: Sara K. Srygley, Professor Directing Paper. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 50-54).