(HELENA)--- Members of the Network Advisory Council (NAC) will meet at the Montana State Capitol, Room 152 on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend. An agenda, meeting materials, and a link to connect to the meeting virtually can be found at:

https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/Event_Detail?Event_ID=24052

The objective of this meeting to focus on the evaluation and planning efforts of the Montana Library Network, Network Advisory Council and Core Services Committee. Evaluation and planning objectives include:

•      Evaluating the new Montana Library Network (MLN) structure including changes to the Network Advisory Council and addition of Core Services Committees,

•      evaluating progress on the Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Library Development Division (LDD) Plan,

•      reviewing the Library Services Technology Act (LSTA) 5-year plan, and

•      setting goals for the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) LDD plan.

The Network Advisory Council represents the interests of all types of Montana libraries and maintains the perspective of statewide geographical balance as it explores ways to help libraries; assesses community needs; identifies innovation opportunities; reviews and evaluates the feasibility, design, and outcomes of statewide library projects; assists with statewide planning and advises the State Librarian and the State Library Commission.

The Montana State Library makes an effort to ensure that our meetings are held at facilities that are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. If you plan to attend the meeting and will need services or accommodation relating to a disability, please contact Genevieve Lighthiser at 406-444-3384 or glighthiser@mt.gov at least two (2) working days prior to the meeting.

Through its statewide programs, 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 Network Advisory Council meeting and how to attend, contact Cara Orban, Consortia Director at (406) 444-5350 or via e-mail at: corban@mt.gov.