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    Title slide from webinar.

    Purpose of the Elective Roadmap to Library Excellence

    • Voluntary Tool: The roadmap is not mandatory but is designed to help libraries go beyond the baseline Public Library Standards.
    • Origins: Created in response to feedback from the library community seeking more aspirational goals.
    • Goal: Encourage libraries to explore practical and aspirational improvements in service, staff development, and community engagement.

    Learn from Montana libraries and MSL staff about ideas to increase access to library materials for all library patrons.

    • Work through this section to access discussion questions, webinar recording, speaker information, and resources. 

      You can download or print this activity to use with a group.

    • Now that you have learned about Better Access to Materials and before you complete the course evaluation please consider these questions:

      • What new information have you learned about Better Access to Materials?
      • What is something you need to learn more about?
      • Which MSL Staff member or other do you need to connect with?
      • Who can you share your new knowledge with?