Quick Reference: MSL Terms, Acronyms, and Lingo

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L

LC

Legislative Council

Refers to an unintroduced bill draft requested by a legislator.

Look up drafts, bills, and other information on the Montana Legislature webpage.

LD

Library Development

LIDAR

Light Detection and Ranging

LIS

Library Information Services

Program of the Montana State Library that administers the state depository library program, provides reference service, interlibrary loan service, and bibliographic control and access to MSL collections including state publications, natural resource information about Montana, and professional library development material.

LL

Lifelong Learning

LSTA

Library Services Technology Act

Administered under the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) with the primary focus on improving library services through technology, encouraging sharing of resources and targeting library and information services to underserved populations. LSTA grants are awarded annually to all state libraries for use in statewide and local projects. In Montana, the Montana State Library Commission establishes priorities for LSTA funds.