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State Library Commission Established
Montana Code (Annotated) The state library commission is created, and its members are designated. -
State Library Commission given authority
State Library Commission Outline of Authority This bill outlines the authority of the Montana State Library Commission. In short, the bill authorizes the commission to establish a state library, set library policy, construct new branches of the library, and advise those branches in regards to policy and collection development. -
Montana State Library State Publications
Montana State Library Authority over state publications The Montana State Library is given authority over the administration and dissemination of state publications. -
State Library Trust
State Library Trust established. The Montana State Library Trust is established in order to fund the Montana State Library by way of donations and accrual of interest. -
Montana Talking Book Library
Montana Talking Book Library The Montana Talking Book Library was established in order to provide materials for the visually impaired. The program utilizes volunteer narrators to make audio recordings of library materials for blind and disabled patrons. -
Montana Shared Catalog
The Montana Shared Catalog is established, providing a networked catalog of all Montana State Library branches, including medical, academic, and law libraries. A total of 167 library's catalogs are accessible via the Montana Shared Catalog. -
Montana Memory Project
Montana Memory Project The Montana Memory Project is begun in collaboration between the Montana State Library, and the Montana Historical Society, as a way to preserve and promote Montana's history. The focus of the project is the digitization of photographs and documents contained in the collections, and archives, of the Montana State Library and Montana Historical Society. The goal is to make these materials easily available and accessible.