(HELENA)--- The 2023 Public Library Standards Task Force will meet on Zoom on Friday, September 22, 2023, 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:

https://mslservices.mt.gov/ASPeN/Events/Event_Detail.aspx?Event_ID=24865

The Task Force will consider action on:

·       Approving the minutes from the previous meeting

·       Reviewing the public comment on recommendations to the task force made in August

·       Updating formula under 10.102.4003 to account for accredited tribal college libraries and to account for the distribution of funds if no tribal college libraries apply

·       Amending 10.102.1160 (7) – Library directors serving populations over 25,000 must have a Master of Library Science or equivalent degree

Members of the public who wish to share written comments with the Task Force must submit the comment no later than two (2) business days before the start of the public meeting. Comments may be submitted here: https://forms.office.com/g/ktVL1KKgJ5

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 Task Force meeting, contact Genevieve Lighthiser, Administrative Specialist, at (406) 444-3384 or via e-mail at: glighthiser@mt.gov.