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News and information relevant to public library trustees, sent monthly on the second Tuesday (usually).
In this Issue
- Fall Workshop
- Certification Program Changes
- Learning Opportunities
- Looking Back
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Directors and trustees are invited to participate in the 2025 MSL Fall Director and Trustee Workshop - Library Leaders: Building a Strong Foundation.
- September 15-16, 2025
- Heritage Inn - Great Falls, MT
Featured Speakers
Our keynote speaker will be nationally recognized speaker Mazi Robinson and breakout sessions will focus on applying what we learn from Mazi to the foundational operations of libraries and boards.
Marc Moss, Executive Director of Tell Us Something, will also provide a workshop entitled “The Power of Narrative – Storytelling for Library Leaders.” Participants will practice communication skills that will help make a difference for their libraries.
MSL Staff and Consultants will round out the workshop with offerings focused on Montana library laws, policies, conducting meetings, connecting with local government, and fundamentals of effective library administration.
General Schedule
- Monday, September 15: 9:00 - 5:00
- Tuesday, September 16: 9:00 - 3:00
Workshop Agenda
- Registration Cost: Free
- Lunch will be provided each day.
Contact the Heritage Inn to make reservations ASAP.
- 1700 Fox Farm Rd, Great Falls, MT 59404
- (406) 761-1900
- $112.00 + tax per night
- MSL will not reimburse hotel or travel expenses.
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Certification Program Changes Coming in 2026
Over the coming year, the MSL Commission will be discussing and making decisions about changes to the certification and continuing education program. Changes will likely include new Administrative Rules of Montana as well as updated requirements for certification.
Follow the discussions and progress by reviewing meeting materials for upcoming Commission meetings. There will be opportunities at these meetings and other future events to provide feedback during the process.
Next Commission Meeting
Upcoming Webinars
- August 12 @ Noon - Navigating the Roadmap to Excellence: Programming in Libraries
- August 15 @ Noon - Webside Chat
- August 19 @ Noon - Legal Topics: Children/Minors in the Library
- August 28 @ Noon - New MSL Resource Review
- September 9 @ Noon - Navigating the Roadmap to Excellence: Increase Community Awareness
- September 23 @ Noon - Legal Topics: Personnel Questions and Laws
- September 30 @ Noon - Legal Topics: Conducting an Executive Session in a Public Meeting
Check the ASPeN Event Calendar for details!
Recent Webinars and New Videos
- Legal Topics: Patron Behavior and Safety Policies
- Legal Topics: Surveillance and Video Recordings in Public Spaces
- Legal Topics: Meeting Rooms and the Library as a Public Forum
- Managing Public Records
- Learning About Mill Levies and HB231/SB542
 Montana State Library Extension Commission, 1960-07 - Montana Libraries - Volume XIII, Number 4 (1960-07). Montana History Portal, accessed 07/08/2025,
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The continuing education and consulting programs are made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Montana State Library. |
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