- Bowns, Carmela, Trustee Track, Bitterroot Public Library
- Bruggeman, Megan, Staff Track, Bozeman Public Library
- Butler-Aveson, Liza, Staff, Columbia Falls Branch Library
- Deans, Dustina, Initial Library Admin Track, Lincoln County Libraries
- Eidson, Janet, Staff Track, Glasgow City-County Library
- Focht, Cheri, Initial Library Admin Track, Twin Bridges Public Library
- Gouley, Brandie, Trustee Track, Meagher County-City Library
- Grotbo, Chris, Trustee Track, Valier Public Library
- Hadlow, Christine, Renewal Library Admin Track, Missoula Public Library
- Lindborg, Myra, Trustee Track, Plains Public Library District
- Mitchell, Barb, Initial Library Admin Track, Henry A. Malley Memorial Library
- Peterson, Sarah, Renewal Library Admin Track, Miles City Public Library
- Peterson, Tina, Renewal Library Admin Track, Harlowton Public Library
- Powell, Nancy, Trustee Track, Valier Public Library
- Rivers, Rachel, Staff Track, Lewis and Clark Library
- Tweeten, Jon, Staff Track, Missoula Public Library
- Vauthier, Carly, Renewal Library Admin Track, Harlem Public Library
- Wetherington, Mark, Renewal Library Admin Track, Bitterroot Public Library
- Wilson, Brandon, Trustee Track, Plains Public Library District
- Wooldridge, Mary, Staff Track, Missoula Public Library
Congratulations!
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 10:00 a.m.
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 submit comments to Victoria Gersdorf, (406) 444-3115, vgersdorf@mt.gov
Comments must be received by Friday, November 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
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 in the Montana Administrative Register (MAR)
 Upcoming Events
- October 7 @ Noon - Navigating the Roadmap to Excellence: Improve Library Funding and Structure
- October 8 @ 9:00 – MSL Commission Meeting
- October 10 @ Noon – Webside Chat
- November 3 @ 9:00 - MSL Commission Public Hearing for the Open Hours Standard Administrative Rules Proposal
- November 3 @ 10:00 - MSL Commission Public Hearing for Continuing Education Administrative Rules Proposal
- November 4 @ Noon - Navigating the Roadmap to Excellence: Planning and Evaluation
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