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(HELENA)--- The Montana State Library (MSL) Commission will meet at the Montana State Library (1201 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601) and on Zoom on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.
The public is invited to attend. For an agenda, meeting materials, and information about how to join the online meeting, visit:
The Montana State Library Commission meets at least six times per year.
Commissioners include
- Vice-Chair Tom Burnett of Bozeman
- Carmen Cuthbertson of Kalispell
- McKenna Gregg, Superintendent of Public Instruction Designee
- Tammy Hall of Bozeman
- Kris Goss, Commissioner of Higher Education Appointee
- Chair Robyn Scribner of Geraldine
- Peggy Taylor of Whitefish
The Commission will consider action on:
- Consent Agenda: October 8, 2025 minutes, November 3, 2025 public hearing minutes, November 12, 2025 work session minutes
- 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Report
- 2026 Business Meeting Dates
- Proposed Revisions to Administrative Rule 10.102.1159 (1) Serving the Community, Open Hours
- Proposed Revisions to Administrative Rule 10.102.1160 (6) Personnel Certification
The Commission will discuss and receive informational updates on:
- Montana 250th Commission update- Molly Kruckenberg, Montana Historical Society Director
- Equity vs. Equality - Commissioner Cuthbertson
- Montana Library Association current goals – Sean Anderson, President (Tentative)
- Preliminary 2026 Commission Goals - Commission
- State Library Reports on the FY 26 Work Plan Dashboard, Continuing Education and Certification Dashboard, and FY 26 1st quarter courses taken for credit - Stapp and staff
The Commission will hold an executive session for:
- State Librarian's evaluation.
The Commission will review their meeting motions and directives to staff to confirm commission intent, standing Committee appointments, future agenda items for February business meeting tentatively scheduled for February 11, 2026 9:00 a.m., the annual business calendar, and the commission goals status.
Members of the public who wish to share public comments on an agenda item or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the Commission may submit the comments by December 8, at noon here:
Comments may also be submitted in person or 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 Jennie Stapp, State Librarian, at (406) 444-3116 or via e-mail at: jstapp2@mt.gov.
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