Library Administration
Resources for library administrators
New Director Handbook - a resource for new public library directors designed to give them the information necessary to be successful
Trustee Manual, Vol. 1: Getting Started - an overview of Montana library information for new public library trustees
Trustee Manual Vol. 2: Continuing On - resources and information on hiring a director, marketing and planning for the future
Sample Library Job Descriptions - a collection of different job descriptions from a variety of Montana library types. King County Library System (WA) also has a collection of job descriptions.
MCA - Libraries - document explaining relationships between libraries and local government
Resources for Policy Development
Resources for Materials Challenges and Censorship
Planning
Guidelines for Designing a Library Survey
Guidelines for Mill Levy Elections
Budgeting
Accounting and Financial Report Resources
Budget training resources
Government Information
Montana Association of Counties Information about insurance and personnel services for counties and districts
Montana Municipal Interlocal Authority Information about insurance and personnel services for cities
Local Government Services Bureau A service of the Montana Department of Administration
MSU Extension Local Government Center Resources for local government entities
Types of public libraries and board authority
Archived but still may provide some useful information:
Finance and Budgeting Resources