MSL Commission Work Session: Discussion of Public Comments

(HELENA)--- The Montana State Library (MSL) Commission will meet via Zoom for a work session on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.  The public is invited to attend.  For an agenda and information about how to join the online meeting, visit:

https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/Event_Detail.aspx?Event_ID=30327

Commissioners include Vice-Chair, Tom Burnett of Bozeman, Carmen Cuthbertson of Kalispell, Tammy Hall of Bozeman, Designee of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, McKenna Gregg of Townsend, Commissioner of Higher Education Appointee, Kris Goss of Helena, Chair, Robyn Scribner of Geraldine, and Peggy Taylor of Whitefish.

During the work session the Commission will respond to public comments received regarding proposed administrative rule amendments to Administrative Rule 10.102.1159 pertaining to the required open hours standard for Montana public libraries and amendments to Administrative Rule 10.102.1160 pertaining to the Montana State Library continuing education and certification program.

The Commission is accepting written public comments on this rulemaking until November 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Comments may be emailed to Victoria Gersdorf at vgersdorf@mt.gov.  Public comments will be requested on Zoom at the meeting.

The Montana State Library makes reasonable accommodation for persons with known disabilities that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in the meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the State Library prior to the meeting.  To make your request known, call (406) 444-3384 or the Montana Relay at 711. 

The Montana State Library helps all organizations, communities, and Montanans thrive through excellent library resources and services. For more information about the Montana State Library, visit http://msl.mt.gov.  

For more information about the Commission meeting, contact Victoria Gersdorf at (406) 444-3115 or via e-mail at: vgersdorf@mt.gov.