Commission Meets June 13, 2025

(HELENA)--- The Montana State Library (MSL) Commission will meet in the Gertrude Buckhous Conference Room at the Montana State Library (1201 11^th Ave, Helena) and on Zoom on Friday, June 13, 2025, at 10:00 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
• Brian Rossmann, Commissioner of Higher Education Appointee
• Chair Robyn Scribner of Geraldine
• Peggy Taylor of Whitefish

The Commission will consider action on:

• Consent Agenda: Minutes and 3^rd quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Report
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
• Fiscal Year 2026 Federations Plans of Service

The Commission will discuss:

• The Continuing Education and Certification program review
• Shortened Trustee Manual Review
• Excellent Library Services Award Subcommittee update
• Research Resources
• Considering changes to the open hours Public Library Standard
• State Library Legislative summary
• Federal funding update
• Administrative Procedures Act and MSL Administrative Rules

The Commission will receive informational updates on:

• Fiscal Year 2025 work plan
• 3^rd Quarter FY25 reports
• Montana Hot Spot Program final report
• Preliminary FY26 Work Plan priorities

The Commission will review their work plan calendar, future agenda items, and self-directed GIS training opportunities.

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 June 11^th 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.