Information Literacy - Library Media Standards
Library Media and Information Literacy Content Standards
For questions about these standards and documents email opicsi@mt.gov.
New Humanities Montana Programs
Montana has a new Poet Laureate, Allen Morris Jones. You can reach out to Allen and book his adult program and/or his youth program via his page on the Humanities Montana website. This program is free to libraries, school and other community organizations.
Humanities Montana is also launching a mini speaker program of 10 speakers called Our Montana Voices, which will run April 1- Sept 31, 2026, funded by the Montana 250 Commission. Check out the different speakers and learn about the booking process on their webpage. Humanities Montana recommends that booking sites select one presentation from the list so that the programs can be equitably spread across all 56 counties.
discover new books, ideas, and authors with pbs books
Join PBS Books Thursday, September 10 at 1 p.m. ET for a webinar introducing a new free digital program UNCOVERED, from a collaboration between PBS Books and the Association of University Presses (AUPresses).
Together, PBS Books and AUPresses will launch a free monthly digital series featuring authors, books, and ideas from university presses around the world. The series will provide librarians, community builders, and educators ready-to-use content for social media, newsletters, book clubs, reading lists, displays, and community programs, while offering the public engaging conversations that spark curiosity and lifelong learning.
Monthly Episode Themes:
September 2026 - Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month
October 2026 - Popular Science
November 2026 - Native American Heritage Month
December 2026 - Librarian AUPresses Favorite Picks
January 2027 - Literature in Translation
February 2027 – Black History Month
March 2027 – Women’s History Month
April 2027 – National Poetry Month
May 2027 – Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
June 2027 – Pride Month (LGBTQ+)
July 2027 – Regional Reads
August 2027 – Foodways
mla fall retreat
Text: The MLA Fall Retreat will be held October 4–5 at Chico Hot Springs. A block of rooms is being held at a discounted rate through September 10, so please call Chico Hot Springs [link: chicohotsprings.com] and reserve your room.
Sessions are planned on AI, misinformation and media literacy, Montana ghost towns, and more! The full retreat program and schedule will be available soon. Registration will be available soon on the Montana Library Association website.
aasl opens call for standards crosswalk and position statement task forces
Text: The American Association of School Librarians (AASL) seeks a dynamic group of school library practitioners, educators, and researchers to serve on highly impactful short-term task forces. You can apply using this application form. You can learn more on their website.
school library promotional events
Check out the American Association of School Librarians School Library Promotional Events, where you can find more information on events and additional resources and toolkits. Some events for the upcoming months include Spanish Heritage Month, Teentober, Indigenous Peoples Day, U.S. Media Literacy Week, and more.
- 2021 Montana Content Standards for Library Media and Information Literacy (Satchel)
- 2021 Montana Content Standards for Library Media and Information Literacy (Excel)
- 2021 Montana Content Standards for Library Media and Information Literacy (Official PDF)
Webinar: New Standards for 2021: Overview and Planning for Implementation (February 8, 2021)
- View Slides
- View Recording (48:14)
Tech Directors: To access a machine readable version of the official Montana Information Literacy/Library Media Content Standards, please visit the IMS Global CASE Network site. Create a free login, select Montana Office of Public Instruction, and view or download the standards. The CASE version of the standards can be uploaded to student information systems, curriculum mapping programs, and a variety of other uses. Learn more about the CASE Network CASE Network FAQ
Classroom Resources
- Montana State Library
- MontanaLibrary2Go
- Montana History Portal
- Common Sense Education
- Library of Congress
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) comprehensive style guides
- OPI Indian Education Resources
Professional Organizations
Featured Opportunities
mla fall retreat
The MLA Fall Retreat will be held October 4–5 at Chico Hot Springs. A block of rooms is being held at a discounted rate through September 10, so please call Chico Hot Springs and reserve your room.
Sessions are planned on AI, misinformation and media literacy, Montana ghost towns, and more! The full retreat program and schedule will be available soon. Registration will be available soon on the Montana Library Association website.
Read the latest issue of American Libraries from the American Library Association.
Browse AASL webinars and slidecasts from AASL's National Conferences on the ALA web portal, a digital collection of professional development for library professionals. The portal includes both paid and free webinars. Topics include collaboration, co-teaching, collection development, makerspaces, technology, coding, STEM/STEAM, social justice, media literacy, diversity, research, and more.
Check the OPI Professional Learning Opportunities Portal for additional courses and workshops.
Hoping to get some professional development from the OPI? Fill out our professional development request form! We are happy to explore how we can meet your needs for professional learning that expands instructional practice, standards implementation, or support for the specific needs of your school or district. Please be advised that a request does not guarantee in person training will be provided. Each request will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Looking for free, online professional learning? Need more renewal units? Take a look at the Teacher Learning Hub for a wide variety of learning opportunities.