[NFBMT] Montana State Library Commission Public Comment Session - June 6 at 2pm

[d m gina]

Did I read wrong?
Is Kristie leaving our library?
Someone else will take her place?
Sure wish there was a way I could volunteer for the library?
Turning cards over something like that.
plade
Original message:
> Public comments are welcome about proposed Montana State Library cuts in
> positions and agency reorganization at the Commission's June 6th  online and
> call-in meeting starting 2pm. Members of the general public who wish to join
> the virtual meeting should contact Marlys Stark by Monday, June 5th by 5pm at
> 406-444-3384, or  <mailto:mstark2 at mt.gov> mstark2 at mt.gov.



> Meeting Information:

> Virtual Online Meeting: Go to
> <https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/582127893>
> https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/582127893



> You can also dial in using your phone to: 1-872-240-3212

> Access code: 582-127-893



> Purpose of the Meeting:

> The Montana State Library Commission will take public comments regarding a
> probable plan to reorganize the state library, including cutting certain
> positions, which will comply with the Montana State Legislature's approved
> House Bill 2 cuts. If approved by the Commission at their June 14th meeting,
> proposed staff cuts will be initiated immediately.  The effective date of
> this law is July 1st.



> Positions in the library that will be affected by this plan include:

> The Talking Book Library Supervisor position

> One Readers' Advisor position out of three existing positions



> Two other positions will be cut in the Digital Library program. Additional
> Talking Book Library changes include the two remaining Readers' Advisor
> positions will be reporting to the Digital Library Public User Services
> department lead and will take on additional duties within that department to
> serve all public inquiries. The Collections Management position will be
> reporting to the Digital Library Manager, as well as be an interim contact
> for the National Library Service. The Recording/Volunteer Program Director
> will report to the Central Services manager and take on additional
> responsibilities for expanding both the recording and volunteer programs.  It
> will be necessary to expand the current services that the MTBL staff provides
> in order to cover positions that would be cut in other departments.



> It's my understanding that the current physical location of each MTBL staff
> will remain the same and public access to the State Library Public User
> Services will be routed to the current Talking Book Library Patron Center.
> The collection will remain downstairs. Other details have yet to be worked
> out.



> If proposed cuts to the state library in Montana State Senate Bill 261 go in
> effect on August 15th, an additional 8 positions in programs other than
> talking books in the state library will be eliminated. The Montana State
> Library is a small agency- only less than 45 full time staff.



> If you have questions, feel free to contact Jennie Stapp, State Librarian, at
> 406-444-3116 or jstapp2 at mt.gov



> Christie Briggs

> Regional Librarian/Supervisor

> Montana Talking Book Library

> A Regional Library of the National Library Services/Library of Congress/

> A Program of the Montana State Library

> PO Box 201800

> Helena MT  59620-1800

>  <mailto:cbriggs at mt.gov> cbriggs at mt.gov 1-406-444-5399 (direct/vm)

> 1-800-332-3400 (in-state toll-free)

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