The Montana Library Association is the
state library association
Below is a continuation of the List of library associations#North America, North America section of the List of library associations. Included are state associations, school library associations, and special library associations that are specific ...
of
Montana
Montana ( ) is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Mountain states, Mountain West subregion of the Western United States. It is bordered by Idaho to the west, North Dakota to the east, South Dakota to the southeast, Wyoming to the south, an ...
. It is run by librarians from across the state.
Their mission is, "to develop, promote, and improve library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all." They grant library awards including the Sheila Cates Librarian of the Year and the Montana Library of the Year at their annual conference. According to the
Montana State Library
The Montana State Library is the official state library of Montana, located in Helena, Montana
Helena (; ) is the List of capitals in the United States, capital city of the U.S. state of Montana and the county seat, seat of Lewis and Clark Co ...
, the Association, "is a statewide professional organization dedicated to supporting libraries, trustees and library staff in Montana...Throughout the year MLA hosts retreats and an annual conference where members can meet and learn more about what is happening in libraries."
It is listed in the 2016-07-13 Senate Congressional Record, as well as other lists of State Library Associations.
[Gatrell Stephens, Claire and Franklin, Patricia (2015). ''Library 101: A Handbook for the School Librarian'', p.213. Second edition. ABC-CLIO. .]
See also
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Alma Smith Jacobs
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American Library Association
The American Library Association (ALA) is a nonprofit organization based in the United States that promotes libraries and library education internationally. It is the oldest and largest library association in the world.
History 19th century ...
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Bozeman Public Library
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Missoula Public Library
The Missoula Public Library is the public library of Missoula, Montana. The library provides free resources for residents and guests of Missoula County, Montana. A library card is free, and available, to all Montana residents.
Description
Th ...
References
External links
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Pacific Northwest Library Association
1906 establishments in Montana
Library-related organizations
State agencies of Montana
Public libraries in Montana
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