Quick Reference: MSL Terms, Acronyms, and Lingo
Acronyms and common terms used throughout this course and site are included in this glossary.
After you have looked through the glossary, you can mark this activity as done.
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MAGIP | |
MBARSMontana
Budget Analysis and Reporting System | |
MCAMontana
Code Annotated | |
MGIACThe Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council (MGIAC), as required by statute, advises the State Librarian and the State Library Commission on issues related geospatial information, on the priority of geospatial information, including data layers to be developed, on the development and management of the Montana Geospatial Information Act grant process and on the distribution of funds collected in the Montana Geospatial Information Account. The Council assists the State Library to identify, evaluate, and prioritize requests received from state agencies, local governments, and Indian tribal government entities to provide development and maintenance of services relating to the GIS and land information. The Council promotes coordination of programs, policies, technologies, and resources to maximize opportunities, to minimize duplication of effort, and to facilitate the documentation, distribution, and exchange of land information. Finally, the Council advocates for the development of consistent policies, standards, and guidelines for land information. Formerly known as the Montana Land Information Advisory Council (MLIAC) | |
MLAState association with a membership composed of librarians from all types of libraries, trustees, friends and students. MLA's concerns are the welfare and professional development of its members, the advocacy of library needs and the assurance of open access to information for all Montana's citizens. | |
MLCMontana Library Commission The acronym often used by the Legislature and Governor's Budget Office for MSLC or Montana State Library Commission | |
MLISMaster
of Library and Information Science | |
MLNMontana
Library Network | |
MLSMaster
of Library Science | |
MMPThe Montana Memory Project (MMP) is an online source for digital collections relating to Montana's cultural heritage. In part, these collections document the Montana experience. Access is free and open through the Internet. Many of these items are digitized copies of historic material, some items are contemporary. All serve as a resource for education, business, pleasure, and lifelong learning. Many Montana libraries, museums, archives, and cultural institutions add materials to this collection. Contents may include maps, copies of photographs, rare books, historic documents, diaries, oral histories, audio and video clips, paintings, illustrations and art. | |