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    Welcome!

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    title slide for Traditional Barriers to Access webinar.Public libraries are for everyone! Learn best practices around accessibility and hear success stories from your colleagues around the state.

    This webinar is the third in the Access and Usability Series.  It was recorded in February 2026.

    Corey Sloan, MSL Consultant, reviews key ideas related to traditional barriers to access. She is joined by former Great Falls Public Library Director Suzi McIntyre to highlight examples from her time at Great Falls Public Library.

    • Attendees learn what policies can be barriers to access.
    • Attendees learn about alternative policies and best practices to employ.
    • Attendees will apply knowledge to their own policies.

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    Webinar and Resources

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    Course Wrap-Up

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

      • What new information have you learned?
      • 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?