Montana Administrative Code

10.102.1150G HUMAN RESOURCES STANDARDS: ACCESS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-1-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1500, Eff. 6/25/10; RE…

10.102.1150H MATERIALS AND COLLECTIONS STANDARDS: COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-1-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR…

10.102.1150I PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS: ACCESS TO THE COLLECTION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-1-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1500,…

10.102.1150J PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS: COLLECTION EVALUATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-1-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1500, Ef…

10.102.1150K PUBLIC LIBRARY FACILITIES STANDARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-1-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1500, Eff. 6/25/10; …

10.102.1150L PUBLIC LIBRARY PUBLIC RELATIONS STANDARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-1-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1500, Eff. 6/2…

10.102.1150M PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES STANDARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-1-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1500, Eff. 6/25/10; RE…

10.102.1151 CERTIFICATION STATEMENT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-1-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; REP, 2021 MAR p. 1138, Eff. 7/1/22.

10.102.1152 DEFERRALS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA History: NEW, 1999 MAR p. 2626, Eff. 11/19/99; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2015 MAR p. 2270, Eff. 12/25/15; REP, 2021 MAR p. 1138, Eff. 7/1/22.

10.102.1153 FINAL ARBITER (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA History: NEW, 1999 MAR p. 2626, Eff. 11/19/99; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; REP, 2021 MAR p. 1138, Eff. 7/1/22.

10.102.1154 APPEALS PROCESS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, 22-1-326, 22-1-327, 22-1-328, 22-1-329, 22-3-330, 22-1-331, MCA History: NEW, 1999 MAR p. 2626, Eff. 11/19/99; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; REP, 2021 MAR p. 113…

10.102.1155 ANNUAL STATISTICAL REPORT The commission, in setting up minimum standards of free public library service and in certifying such libraries for state monies shall require the filing of an annual statistical report. This annual report may include such types of informatio…

10.102.1156 EFFECTIVE DATE In order to give all public libraries time to meet these standards, ARM 10.102.1158 through 10.102.1162 will become effective on July 1, 2022. The effective date for certification requirement of ARM 10.102.1158 through 10.102.1162 is July 1, 2023. Autho…

10.102.1157 ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDED LIBRARY STANDARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA History: NEW, 1999 MAR p. 2626, Eff. 11/19/99; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1571, Eff. 6/23/06; AMD, 2010 MAR p. 1500, Eff. 6/25/10; REP, 2021 MAR p. 1…

10.102.1158 LIBRARY BOARD, GOVERNANCE, AND WORKING WITH THE DIRECTOR A publiclibrary is defined at 22-1-301(3), MCA,establishedin Title 7, MCA,or an accredited tribal college library that provides service to the public. All libraries must comply with the standards set forth in AR…

10.102.1159 SERVING THE COMMUNITY The library is open during convenient hours. At a minimum, the library is open at least the following number of hours weekly: Service Area Population Minimum Desirable Fewer than 3,500 15 hours 25-40 hours 3,501 – 9,999 30 hours 40-50 hours 10,00…

10.102.1160 PERSONNEL Staff members are offered health insurance according to local policy. Staff members are offered retirement benefits according to local policy. The board adopts a sufficient budget for continuing education. During 90% of open hours, paid staff are available t…

10.102.1161 STANDARD NOTIFICATION, FINAL ARBITER, AND APPEAL PROCESS The State Library will notify libraries of any proposed changes to the standards at least six months before requiring libraries to implement standards. Any library shall have the right of appeal. The request for…

10.102.1162 DEFERRALS Any library may request, in writing, a waiver from the state librarian by July 25 of each year. The state librarian may grant a waiver of any of the standards inARM 10.102.1158 through 10.102.1162if the library: explains why the standard(s) is not being met;…

10.102.3601 APPLICATIONS FOR GRANTS (IS HERERBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(5) MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(5) MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1977 MAR p. 1156, Eff. 1/1/78; AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1389, Eff. 9/29/78; REP, 1987 MAR p. 1624, Eff. 9/25/8…

10.102.3602 PRIORITIES FOR GRANTS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(5) MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(5) MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 1156, Eff. 1/1/78; REP, 1987 MAR p. 1624, Eff. 9/25/87.

10.102.3603 USE OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO SUPPORT LIBRARY FEDERATIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(5) MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(5) MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 1156, Eff. 1/1/78; AMD, 1978 MAR p. 1389, Eff. 9/29/78; REP, 1987 MAR p. 1624, Eff.…

10.102.3604 ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES WITHIN FEDERATIONS Any disagreement among participants in a library federation regarding the application for or apportionment or utilization of funds or grants received from the commission shall be referred in writing by any participating libra…

10.102.4001 RESOURCE SHARING The Commission has established a statewide interlibrary resource-sharing program (hereinafter resource-sharing program) to support and facilitate resource-sharing among libraries in Montana. The resource-sharing program consists of those library servi…

10.102.4002 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions apply: "Additional population" means the population count that is to be credited to each public library based on the proportion of that municipality's population to the total population of the …

10.102.4003 DIRECT STATE AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES FOR PER CAPITA AND FOR PER SQUARE MILE SERVED The per capita portion of the direct state aid to public libraries will be distributed annually based on the following: In counties which have county-wide library service from one publi…

10.102.5101 DESCRIPTION OF FEDERATION AREAS AND HEADQUARTERS A list of federation areas and headquarters libraries is available without charge from the Montana state library. Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(9), MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(9), MCA History: NEW…

10.102.5102 ALLOCATION OF FUNDING BETWEEN FEDERATIONS AND GRANT PROGRAMS At its first meeting following receipt by the library commission of the estimate of the appropriation to public library federations the commission shall allocate all funds received to library federations acc…

10.102.5103 GRANT PROGRAMS AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103, 22-1-413, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-413, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1506, Eff. 9/12/86; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/17/03.

10.102.5104 PRIORITIZATION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103, 22-1-413, MCA Implementing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-413, MCA History: NEW, 1986 MAR p. 1506, Eff. 9/12/86; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/17/03.

10.102.5105 JOINING LIBRARY FEDERATIONS Libraries eligible to join federations include any public, school, special, college, tribal, or university library. Each member of the federation shall designate one person to serve as a voting delegate to the federation. Delegates shall es…

10.102.5106 BASE GRANTS The commission receives a legislative appropriation to fund the base grants. The total distribution per federation shall remain the same as in FY 1998 unless the legislative appropriation changes. After receiving recommendations from the advisory board, th…

10.102.5201 LOAN SERVICES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(4), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(4), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 1156, Eff. 1/1/78; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/17/03.

10.102.5202 ADVISORY SERVICES (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(1), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(1), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 1156, Eff. 1/1/78; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/17/03.

10.102.5203 ACCESS TO CIRCULATION RECORDS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(4), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-203(4), MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1977 MAR p. 1156, Eff. 1/1/78; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 1624, Eff. 9/25/87; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/…

10.102.5204 SELECTION OF MATERIALS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(4), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(4), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 1156, Eff. 1/1/78; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/17/03.

10.102.5205 CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF MATERIALS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(4), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(4), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 1156, Eff. 1/1/78; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/17/03.

10.102.5206 PROCEDURES FOR CHALLENGING MATERIALS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(4), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(4), MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/17/03.

10.102.5207 CHARGES FOR LOST OR DAMAGED BOOKS (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(4), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(4), MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1977 MAR p. 1157, Eff. 1/1/78; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 1624, Eff. 9/25/87; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff…

10.102.5208 PHOTOCOPY SERVICE (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(4), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(4), MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 1157, Eff. 1/1/78; REP, 1987 MAR p. 1624, Eff. 9/25/87.

10.102.7001 INTRODUCTION The following rules apply to the administration of a state reference network to provide real-time geospatial location data from any location within the network. Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103, MCA History: NEW, 202…

10.102.7002 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions apply: "Contributing organization" means an individual or organization that contributes equipment, equipment maintenance, network connectivity, or other comparable service to the state referenc…

10.102.7003 DETERMINATION OF OPERATING FUNDS AND RATE SETTING PROCESS Each even-numbered year the State Library, in consultation with the Governor's Office of Budget and Program Planning, will determine the amount of operating funds necessary to operate the state reference networ…

10.102.8001 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (IS HEREBY REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 22-1-103(5), MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-103(5), MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; AMD, 1977 MAR p. 1157, Eff. 1/1/78; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 1624, Eff. 9/25/87; REP, 2003 MAR p. 8, Eff. 1/1…

10.102.8101 DEPOSITORY PROCEDURES FOR STATE DOCUMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-212, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-212, MCA History: NEW, Eff. 12/31/72; REP, 2007 MAR p. 1661, Eff. 10/26/07.

10.102.8102 POLICIES AND GUIDELINES FOR DEPOSITORY LIBRARIES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 22-1-212, MCA Implementing statute(s): 22-1-212, MCA History: NEW, 1977 MAR p. 1157, Eff. 1/1/78; REP, 2007 MAR p. 1661, Eff. 10/26/07.

10.102.8103 RULES FOR THE MONTANA STATE LIBRARY The Montana State Library shall follow the State Publications management plan as adopted by the Montana State Library Commission. The Montana State Library shall review the State Publications management plan biannually and update it…

10.102.8104 RULES FOR DEPOSITORY LIBRARIES Depository libraries from their website shall provide no charge access to state government information including digitized state publications and the archived collection of state agency websites provided by the Montana State Library. Dep…

10.102.8105 RULES FOR STATE AGENCIES State agencies shall post state publications to their publicly accessible websites. State publications should remain posted for a minimum of 90 days. State agencies shall notify the state library of new domain names that are outside of mt.gov …

10.102.9101 INTRODUCTION The following rules define the development of a geospatialinformation plan, the application and granting processes, the grant monitoring process, and the process for coordination of technological standards for creatinggeospatial information as provided in…