Quick Reference: MSL Terms, Acronyms, and Lingo
Acronyms and common terms used throughout this site are included in this glossary.
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AADBThe American Association of the Deaf-Blind | |
ACB American Council of the Blind | |
Access to Services, Programs, and eNetworksAccess to Services, Programs, and eNetworks (ASPeN) This product provides a variety of services for Montana's library community. Members of the public can search ASPeN to find a nearby library or learn more about their local library. ASPeN users will be able to update their library's information, enroll in certain services, keep track of their continuing education, and complete reports required by the Montana State Library. | |
ADAAmericans with Disabilities Act National legislation giving civil rights protection to individuals with disabilities. In addition to issues around physical access to buildings and services, there are specific policies and requirements for access to information.
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Administrative Rules of MontanaAdministrative Rules of Montana (ARM) These are the official procedural rules that support the implementation of Montana laws. The Montana Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules Services publishes the administrative rules promulgated by state agencies. Administrative rules are developed under a process outlined in the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. That process requires state agencies to provide notice to the public when they wish to adopt, amend or repeal administrative rules. The notices are compiled in the Montana Administrative Register (MAR). Once adopted, administrative rules are published in the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) and have the force of law. (Montana Secretary of State ARM website) | |
AFBAmerican Foundation for the Blind | |
AGAttorney General of the State of Montana The Attorney General’s Office and the Legal Services Division function as the lawyers for the State of Montana. The attorneys in the Office have expertise in a wide range of legal topics and handle a broad range of legal cases involving the State of Montana and its people. | |
ALAAmerican Library Association The American Library Association (ALA) is the oldest and largest library association in the world. Founded on October 6, 1876 during the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the mission of ALA is “to provide leadership for the development, promotion and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.” | |
Americans with Disabilities ActAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) In addition to issues around physical access to buildings and services, there are specific policies and requirements for access to information.
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ARMAdministrative Rules of Montana (ARM) These are the official procedural rules that support the implementation of Montana laws. The Montana Secretary of State’s Administrative Rules Services publishes the administrative rules promulgated by state agencies. Administrative rules are developed under a process outlined in the Montana Administrative Procedure Act. That process requires state agencies to provide notice to the public when they wish to adopt, amend or repeal administrative rules. The notices are compiled in the Montana Administrative Register (MAR). Once adopted, administrative rules are published in the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) and have the force of law. (Montana Secretary of State ARM website) | |