Standards Report Form Questions

Watch this short video to see the reporting form and how to complete the report.



Report Summary


Questions
  • Libraries will be asked whether they comply with each standard listed within Administrative Rules.
  • If they answer no, the libraries will be asked the following questions:
    • Why were you unable to meet this standard? How was this standard a hardship for your library?
    • How will you meet the standard in the future? If the standard requires a multi-year solution, what will you do in each year to comply with the standard?
    • Who will be responsible for the activities listed above?
    • What date will your library meet the standard?

Pre-populated Information
  • Prior year statistics submission status.
  • Responses from prior year deferrals will be displayed for review and updating.
  • New directors will see a date by which they must be certified under “The director is or will be certified by the Montana State Library within the required timeframe mandated by the certification program adopted by the Montana State Library Commission.”
  • MSL will make note of any libraries with unusual governing structures that addresses the fact that they meet the standards in spirit but perhaps not in the letter of the rule.