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Municipal sustainability initiative - capital : accepted projects report

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This report reflects the name and status in effect for each municipality at the time the report was produced. Eligible capital projects include municipal roads, bridges, public transit... More ≫

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This report reflects the name and status in effect for each municipality at the time the report was produced. Eligible capital projects include municipal roads, bridges, public transit vehicles/facilities, emergency services facilities/equipment, water and wastewater systems, solid waste management facilities/equipment, regional and community airport facilities/equipment, and other municipal buildings such as recreation and sports facilities, libraries, public works buildings, and cultural and community centres.

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Community revitalization levy program : program guidelines

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Program guidelines for the relaunched Community Revitalization Levy program. The document outlines what the program is, how it works and the steps for a municipality to apply.

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Electronic resources operational policy for Public Library Services Branch

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This policy sets out the principles and guidelines for the effective selection of e-resources for use in public libraries across the province of Alberta. Library boards acquire electronic... More ≫

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This policy sets out the principles and guidelines for the effective selection of e-resources for use in public libraries across the province of Alberta. Library boards acquire electronic resources individually, in response to local needs. Other electronic resources are acquired at the provincial level and provided through the Public Library Network, to support equitable access to a broad range of electronic library resources for all Albertans.`

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Library service for people with print disabilities operational policy for public libraries

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This operational policy establishes principles and guidelines for the effective selection of resources to help support Alberta public libraries serve patrons with print disabilities.

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Ministerial Order MSD:039/21 [Municipal Affairs]

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Reappoints Vic Mensch to the Chinook Arch Library Board for a further term expiring on March 31, 2024.

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Ministerial Order MSD:076/21 [Municipal Affairs]

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Approves the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement as a member of the Northern Lights Library System to provide public library services to the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement, under the terms and conditions... More ≫

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Approves the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement as a member of the Northern Lights Library System to provide public library services to the Fishing Lake Métis Settlement, under the terms and conditions set out in the Libraries Act.

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Companion guide for the preparation of the statement of receipts and disbursements and budget (including direct payments)

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This guide will assist with the completion of the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements and Budget forms which are to be submitted to the Public Library Services Branch by municipal and... More ≫

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This guide will assist with the completion of the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements and Budget forms which are to be submitted to the Public Library Services Branch by municipal and intermunicipal library boards serving fewer than 10,000 people, as part of the grant application process. (Boards serving more than 10,000 people may submit these forms or their own financial reportand/or budget.)

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Best practices for public libraries in Alberta

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Presents best practices that can be adopted by public libraries in Alberta, in 10 areas of library service and operation: personnel, hours of opening, collections, information services, resource... More ≫

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Presents best practices that can be adopted by public libraries in Alberta, in 10 areas of library service and operation: personnel, hours of opening, collections, information services, resource sharing, technology, facilities, accessibility, indigenous service, and school-housed public libraries. For each of these 10 categories, a brief overview of the issue is provided, along with: pertinent legislative requirements, best practices, support provided by the Public Library Services Branch, recommended supporting resources, and supporting documents such as templates.

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Persons under 18 : serving on Alberta public library boards

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Summarizes information about the appointment of persons under the age of 18 to a library board.

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Municipal dissolution : a factsheet for Alberta public libraries

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This fact sheet explains how a municipal dissolution affects library boards that were formed by the dissolved municipality, and how library boards can prepare for such an event.

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