There are several distinct types of public libraries in Montana. Each type is defined in the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) and specifies

  1. Method of Creation
  2. Board Appointment Authority
  3. Financial Authority
  4. Ownership of Property
  5. Personnel Management
  6. Contracting Authority

This course will focus on 

  1. Board Appointment Authority
  2. Financial Authority
  3. Ownership of Property
  4. Personnel Management

For more details about each type of public library see the MSL Trustee Handbook, Volume 1, Appendix 2.




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