Public Library Standards

The Montana Public Library Standards (Subchapter 10.102.11 Public Library Development) are adopted by the State Library Commission into the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM). 

The Montana Public Library Standards constitute the basic level of service and conditions that public and accredited tribal college libraries must meet to receive state aid and/or library federation funding.

screenshot of the Montana Secretary of State administrative rules webpage

These rules, or ARM, have been updated over the years as professional standards, funding structures, and other factors have changed. You can find the history of each rule at the end of each section.

ARM History Key

IMP

MCA

NEW

MAR

Eff.

AMD

Implementing Statute

Montana Code Annotated reference for rulemaking authority

Year the rule was first adopted

Montana Administrative Register and page number

Effective date of the rule

Amendment year