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The Montana Library Certification Program was established to promote continuing education and to recognize librarians and trustees who continue to expand their knowledge and skills to provide improved services for patrons and communities.
Survey Results
We had 107 responses to our recent continuing education survey. We really appreciate hearing from so many!
One of the questions asked about preferences between in-person and online training. The convenience of online options was a clear benefit for so many who would have to travel significant distances to join a workshop or conference.
MSL Staff are continuing to add to our catalog of digital learning through webinars and MSL Learn online courses.
4 New MSL Learn Courses
For each course you complete you will automatically earn a badge and certificate of completion.
For those tracking credits for MSL Certification, credits are transferred to ASPeN at the end of each month for all course completions—you no longer need to navigate between MSL Learn and ASPeN to get credit for MSL Learn courses.
Participants will learn what it means to be an effective and ethical board member from the experts!
- Tracy Cook, Montana State Library Consulting Librarian
- Dan Clark, MSU Extension Local Government Center Director
- Ashley Kent, MSU Extension Local Government Center Associate Director
Continuing Education Units: 2 - Library Administration
Participants will learn about and navigate the most commonly used features of ASPeN.
- Locate ASPeN
- Search for libraries
- Find and view the Event Calendar
- Register for events
- Find your ASPeN record
- Check your credits and certification track
Continuing Education Units: .5 credit in Technology
Participants will learn about the programs and services provided by the State Library. This is an updated course for 2025.
- Learn about MSL Mission, Values, and Tenets
- Learn about MSL Programs
- Learn how to access MSL Resources
- Learn about the history of the agency
Continuing Education Credits: 1 - Library Administration
Participants will learn about how to create a written strategic plan that will help library leadership effectively prioritize and take action on the decisions that will help the library be successful for many years to come.
Continuing Education Units: 1 credit in Library Administration
There are several groups of courses you can take to earn special MSL Learn badges.
Here are two of those special badge course series:
- Library Trustee Core Courses
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- Montana Library Law
- Next Level Montana Library Law
- Trustee Essentials: Responsibilities
- Trustee Essentials: Understanding Local Government Budgeting and Finance
- Trustee Essentials: Understanding Local Government and Its Relationship to the Library
- Connecting with Local Government Officials
- Public Library Standards
- Board Member Basics
- approximately 9 hours of coursework and credits
- New Director Course of Study
- Montana Library Law
- Next Level Montana Library Law
- Trustee Essentials: Responsibilities
- Trustee Essentials: Understanding Local Government Budgeting and Finance
- Trustee Essentials: Understanding Local Government and Its Relationship to the Library
- Connecting with Local Government Officials
- Public Library Standards
- Montana State Library: A Greater State of Knowledge
- Youth Services Overview
- Hacking ASPeN: A How-to Course for Directors, Staff, and Trustees
- MontanaLibrary2Go
- approximately 11 hours of coursework and credits
Tuesday, May 20 @ Noon
This presentation will allow attendees to learn about the emerging legal and operational issues facing libraries in Montana. Library leaders will learn about recent legislation and court decisions affecting libraries, Montana open meeting and public records laws, and the authority of library and school boards to adopt sound and effective library policies to ensure compliance with laws. Attendees will also learn about MLA's new Montana Library Assistance helpline program.
Kris Goss is the Director of Library Learning Hub at Helena College - University of Montana. Kris also serves as an attorney and currently works with the firm of Jackson, Murdo, & Grant, P.C. in Helena.
1 credit – Library Administration
Thursday, May 29 @ Noon
Join the MSL Consultants and panel of Montana library directors and trustees to learn more about the Elective Roadmap to Excellence with a focus on Better Access to Materials.
Review the Roadmap and bring your questions.
1 credit – Library Administration
Check the ASPeN Event Calendar for more information and other upcoming events.
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