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Public Library Standards

Introduction

This is a helpful guide to the Montana State Library's Public Library Standards. You will find sample surveys, policies, and plans as well as clarification for various standards.

Main Menu

• Certification Form - 2007 (pdf)
  The official form that libraries must fill out to indicate compliance with public library standards.
  
• Administrative Rules (pdf)
  The official State of Montana administrative rules for the standards.
• General Standards
• Policies & Bylaws
• Planning & Evaluation
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