Information for Library Vendors & Publishers
About Montana State University Library
The MSU Library offers research and information resources to the institution's staff, students, and faculty, as well as the members of the community and beyond. Our statistical profile is updated regularly and includes information about our materials budget and other key Library facts. Additionally, our Mission, Vision, and Values and current Strategic Plan are also available online.
Campus Information
Collection Development Overview
Primary Library Contacts
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| Rachelle McLain, Collection Development Librarian | Invoicing and billing questions, promotions and deals | |
| Hannah McKelvey, Electronic Resources & Discovery Services Librarian | Access, technical questions, license details, trials | |
| Molly Arrandale, Program Manager for Print and eBooks | eBook access, technical questions |
Meeting Frequency
We are happy to meet with you virtually no more than one time per academic year. Please email Hannah and/or Rachelle should you wish to set up a meeting along with a suggested meeting agenda. Our preferred virtual meeting places are:
- Microsoft Teams
- WebEx
Collection Development Policies & Guidelines
We aim to acquire a variety of resources to enhance both our physical and online collections at MSU Library. If you are curious about how we decide what to add to our collections, please review our collecting policies.
Licensing Requirements & Preferences
There are a key license clauses that must be removed or modified in any license agreements that we negotiate. Please consider adjusting your license agreement to include our preferred language prior to sending it to us.
Technical Information
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