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

[d m gina]

I hope the angel finds another job.
I truly enjoy speaking with her when I can.

Original message:
> Her job is being cut.  The work will be distributed among those that are
> left, and there may yet be more budget cuts down the road.

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

> 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)

>> Web:  <http://tbl.msl.gov/> http://tbl.msl.gov/

>>  <https://www.facebook.com/MontanaStateLibrary.MTBL>
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