- Course Open Date: January 28 2026
- Webinar Recording Date: January 27, 2026
- Estimated course length: 1-hour
- Course Open Date: April 24, 2026
- Webinar Recording Date: April 23, 2026
- Estimated course length: 1.5 hours
This webinar, presented by Robbie Culver and Clint Smith of Stahly Engineering and Associates, provides a practical framework for library staff responsible for managing public library facilities—many of whom step into this role without formal background in building maintenance. The session emphasizes three main themes: facility assessment, project planning, and funding strategies.
- Course Open Date: June 4, 2026
- Webinar Recording Date: January 2024
- Estimated course length: 1 hour
Public library building and renovation projects are often once-in-a-generation events. Staff and leaders may never have done a similar project and may never do one again, making it imperative for libraries to learn from one another. Newton Public Library opened the doors to its new building on April 1, 2024, after raising more than $3.3 million to help fund construction.
After a brief overview of design goals and features of the new library, this webinar will focus on lessons learned through a successful fundraising campaign and practical suggestions for how to manage input and expectations during the building process.
Presenter: Jake Sandau, Former Safety Compliance Manager, Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI)
Purpose: To explain how safety inspections work for public libraries in Montana, what inspectors look for, and how libraries can comply with the Montana Safety Culture Act and DLI requirements.
- Course Open Date: June 4, 2026
- Webinar Recording Date: April 2025
- Estimated course length: 1 hour