Announcements
Montana Shared Catalog is Hiring!
We have posted the job notice for the Montana Shared Catalog Trainer position. Applications are being accepted until December 3. The job posting can be found here: https://mtstatejobs.taleo.net/careersection/200/jobdetail.ftl?job=25142704&tz=GMT-07%3A00&tzname=America%2FDenver
2026 Closed Dates Survey
The 2026 closed dates survey is still open for special and public libraries. Please fill out the survey by Wednesday, November 26.
Survey link: https://forms.office.com/g/1MXXzd70hA
Entering closed dates in advance of holidays is necessary for the proper calculation of due dates and hold expiration dates. If a library does not submit the Closed Dates survey, the 2026 Federal Holidays will be automatically added as closed dates.
CMC Meeting Wednesday, December 3
The CMC will hold an online quarterly meeting on Wednesday, December 3, from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. Zoom meeting link and meeting materials are posted on the ASPeN event page.
All MSC members are welcome to attend.
Third-Party Vendors
A quick reminder to contact the MSC admins when you are considering purchasing add-on services from third-party vendors. Before adding a new service or signing a contract, please open a help desk ticket to consult with us about interoperability and a timeline for implementation. While many services provided by third-party library vendors are compatible with our ILS, some services are either are not compatible at all or may require additional configuration that has to be purchased separately. Getting in touch with us early allows us to create a schedule in advance and avoid lengthy delays in implementing third-party products you are purchasing.
MSC Office Hours - Tuesday, December 2
Join us Tuesday, December 2, at either 10 am or 2 pm for MSC Office Hours. We will be available the whole hour to troubleshoot specific issues, help brainstorm how to get a new project started, or answer any questions you may have! Drop in for a few minutes or stay for the whole time.
Following our holiday schedule, our next Office Hours will be Friday, January 16.
Meeting information can be found on ASPeN or simply join using this link.
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Upcoming Events
MSC Office Hours on Tuesday, December 2 at 10 am & 2 pm
CMC Meeting Wednesday, December 3 from 11:00 - 12:00
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