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The MSL Commission has discussed changes to the certification program over the past months.
A virtual public hearing will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
Join the Virtual Hearing
Concerned persons may present their concerns, views, arguments, or information in support of or against the proposed rules at the hearing. Written concerns, views, arguments, or information in support of or against the proposed rulemaking may also be submitted using the contact information below.
Comments must be received by Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
Rulemaking Actions
AMEND
The rule proposed to be amended is as follows, stricken matter interlined, new matter underlined:
10.102.1160 PERSONNEL
(1) Staff members are offered health insurance according to local policy.
(2) Staff members are offered retirement benefits according to local policy.
(3) The board adopts a sufficient budget for continuing education.
(4) During 90% of open hours, paid staff are available to assist users.
(5) Staff have the tools and training they need to perform their work.
(6) The director is or will be certified by the Montana State Library within the required timeframe mandated by the certification program adopted by the Montana State Library Commission.
(a) The purpose of the certification program is to ensure library directors have the foundational skills necessary to manage a public library that meets standards set forth in ARM Title 10, chapter 102, suchapter 11, Public Library Development.
(b) A course of study and topics offered by the State Library will be reviewed by the commission annually for approval at its final meeting of the state fiscal year.
(c) Continuing education credits issued through the State Library certification program are the only eligible credits that can be applied to certification.
(d) The certification program will be reviewed on a regular schedule with no more than ten years between reviews.
Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA
Read the complete notice to amend ARM 10.102.1160
Submit comments to: Victoria Gersdorf (406)-444-3384 vgersdorf@mt.gov
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