Standards Operating Procedure
Review the timeline and main activities related to annual reporting for the Public Library Standards.
General Guidelines for Deferral Requests
MSL Consultants will work with libraries who do not complete a standard within the 3-month grace period. If a library cannot meet the standard within that 3-month period of time the State Librarian reserves the right to deny state funding due to a lack of hardship.
Deferrals
Libraries that submit a plan for meeting a deferral should follow that plan. If they are unable to do so they need to communicate with their assigned consultant. A failure to follow through on a plan could lead to state funding being denied until the standard is met.
The State Librarian will consider adverse circumstances or changes (such as a change in personnel) before denying state funding.
Contact your MSL
Statewide Library Consultant for assistance or for any questions.