Montana State Library Commission to Meet February 11, 2026

• February 04 2026

Commission Meets February 11, 2026

(HELENA)--- The Montana State Library (MSL) Commission will meet at the Montana State Library (1201 11th Ave, Helena, MT 59601) and on Zoom on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m.

The public is invited to attend.  For an agenda, meeting materials, and information about how to join the online meeting, visit: Meeting Details

The Montana State Library Commission meets at least six times per year.

The Commission will consider action on:

• Consent Agenda: December 10, 2025, minutes
• 2nd Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Report
• Commission Bylaws
• Approve initial Montana Geospatial Information Act grant awards
• Consider whether to hold October business meeting in Miles City
• Consider whether to participate in the Montana Library Association (MLA) Conference
• Discussion with MLA President, Sean Anderson, on topics including but not limited to, MLA mission and goals, relationship with the American Library Association, history and clarification of conference presenters' registration fees, and hosting Conversations with the Commission on Zoom
• 2026 Commission goals and next steps

The Commission will discuss and receive informational updates on:

• Draft Commission newsletter review
• Initial review of 10.102.1159(2)-(12) Administrative Rules of Montana Serving the Community and discussion of next steps
• Neutrality
• Continued Review of the Continuing Education Handbook- Committee
• Informational presentation on the vision for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Montana State Government from Chris Tarabochia, Chief AI Officer
• Informational presentation on AI applications for GIS from Matt Sheehan, geospatial and artificial intelligence specialist

Standing reports and information items:

• State Librarian's report
• FY 26 Work Plan 
• 2nd quarter staffing memo
• 2nd quarter grants and contracts report
• Continuing Education and Certification dashboard
• FY 26 2nd quarter courses taken for credit
• Education Interim Budget Committee (EIBC) quarterly financial report
• EIBC Montana Geospatial Information Account revenue report

Commission Goals and Objectives - Commission:

• Annual business calendar
• Review and prioritize agenda items for April business meeting
• Spring Federation meeting dates
• Select special meeting data to award Montana Geospatial Information Act grants

Members of the public who wish to share public comments on an agenda item or any matter that is within the jurisdiction of the Commission may submit the comments by February 9, at noon here: Public Comment

Comments may also be submitted in person or on Zoom at the meeting.

The Montana State Library makes reasonable accommodation for persons with known disabilities that may interfere with a person’s ability to participate in the meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the State Library prior to the meeting. To make your request known, call (406) 444-3384 or the Montana Relay at 711. 

The Montana State Library helps all organizations, communities, and Montanans thrive through excellent library resources and services.  For more information about the Montana State Library, visit http://msl.mt.gov.  

For more information about the Commission meeting, contact Jennie Stapp, State Librarian, at (406) 444-3116 or via e-mail at: jstapp2@mt.gov.