Introduction to Library Laws

This course explains some of the most common laws impacting libraries. We will cover the power and authority of library boards, open meeting law, code of ethics, library records confidentiality act, and public participation.

In-person workshop/training by MSL Consultants. This course is available face-to-face or virtually. Please contact Tracy Cook (tcook2@mt.gov), Cara Orban (corban@mt.gov) or Corey Sloan (cosloan@mt.gov) to schedule.

Participants will be enrolled in the course by the Consultant.
Credit is issued upon completion of the course evaluation.

MSU Local Government Center - Regional Board Training

In the MSU Local Government Center Regional Board Training, new and continuing members of boards will review basic governing information, such as: ethics and nepotism, meeting minutes, open meetings, parliamentary procedure, principles of good governance, the public’s right to know and participate, rules of procedure, and more.

Participants will be enrolled in the course by MSL Staff.
Credit is issued upon completion of the course evaluation.

Open Meetings, Meeting Notice, and Closed Meetings

Montana’s “sunshine laws” are described as among the most stringent in the nation. These laws are outlined in Article II Sections 8 (Right of Participation) and Section 9 (Right to Know) of the Montana’s constitution. The Open Meetings training addresses these sections of the constitution as embodied in the Montana Code, and what they mean for meetings conducted by local governing bodies.

Participants will be enrolled in the course by MSL Staff.
Credit is issued upon completion of the course evaluation.