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Alternate Name

Enter alternate names for the Organization, separated by commas if more than one.

Institution Name

The legally recognized name of the institution that is the umbrella organization for the organization.  For example: an organization may be a branch with its own name, but its institution is a school, university, or public organization system.

Organization Type

The type of organization that is displayed.  For example, select academic to see a list of the organizations associated with a college or university. 

Phone

The phone number of the Organization.  This must be entered as a 9 digit number with no special characters (no parentheses or dashes).

Phone Extension

The extension that must be dialed to reach the organization.

Fax

The Organization's fax number.

Physical Address

The address of the Organization's physical building.

Mailing Address

The Organization's mailing address.

Website URL

The URL for the Organization's website.

Catalog URL

The website address for the Organization's catalog.

Foundation URL

The website address for a foundation that supports the organization

Social Media

Links to any social media sites the organization may have.

Mission Statement

The mission statement of the Organization.

Winter Hours

The hours the organization is open during winter.

Summer Hours

The hours the Organization is open in the summer.

Board Meetings

The date, time and location of Organization board meetings.

County

The county where the organization is located.

Organization Bar Code

The Organization's unique numerical identifier that appears on barcodes for Organization users and Organization materials.

School Level

The school level that the organization serves.  

Federation

Montana has several hundred libraries.  Each of these libraries belongs to a federation which is a regional network for library services.  

Friends Group

If this box is checked, the Organization has a Friends group - a volunteer organization that supports Organization services.

501c3 Friends Group

This indicates whether or not the Friends group has formally applied for IRS tax-exemption.

Organization Foundation

If this box is selected, the Organization has a foundation which is a non-profit organization that supports Organization services.

501c3 Foundation

The foundation supporting this organization has gone through the process of applying for IRS tax exemption status.

State Depository

Some Organizations have agreed to be state depositories.  These Organizations provide access to state publications in order for the citizens of Montana to be informed about state government efforts.

Federal Depository

Some Organizations have agreed to be federal depositories. These Organizations provide access to federal publications in order for the citizens of Montana to be informed about federal government efforts.

OCLC Code

The OCLC code assigned to this library.  Many of the libraries in Montana are a part of OCLC - a non-profit cooperative that provides many of the behind the scenes tools used by Organizations.

MARC Organization Code

The MARC Organization Code assigned to this Organization.  A MARC Organization Code is a short alphabetic code used to represent names of Organizations, organizations, and institutions that need to be identified in cataloging and in bibliographic control.

ILL Transfer Option

Libraries use a variety of methods for ordering materials from other Organizations for their patrons.  This service is called interlibrary loan (ILL). Libraries may use email, an ILL management system, or may even choose not to offer ILL.

Cataloging Classification

The cataloging classification system used by the Organization.

Special Resource

Special resource is a unique item or collection available at the Organization.

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