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Directory of Alberta public libraries

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This directory is produced annually by the Public Library Services branch of Alberta Municipal Affairs and contains information on the library systems and public libraries in the province.... More ≫

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This directory is produced annually by the Public Library Services branch of Alberta Municipal Affairs and contains information on the library systems and public libraries in the province. Includes contact information for each library, hours of operation, population served, number of cardholders, and much more.

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Library board basics : a handbook for library trustees and managers [2013]

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This handbook provides information to assist new library trustees and library managers in their roles.

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Library policies : questions to ask (a guide to writing policies)

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This guidance document is meant to assist municipal and intermunicipal library boards and library managers in the development of policies which provide for effective library services in their community. More ≫

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This guidance document is meant to assist municipal and intermunicipal library boards and library managers in the development of policies which provide for effective library services in their community.

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Standards and best practices for public libraries in Alberta

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This resource is meant to support libraries and library boards in providing library services to their communities by explaining the standards with which each library or library board must comply... More ≫

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This resource is meant to support libraries and library boards in providing library services to their communities by explaining the standards with which each library or library board must comply and outlining best practices to support the provision of high-quality services.

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Libraries Act, chapter L-11 : library bylaws, questions to ask

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This document aims to provide general information and a process for creating library policies and bylaws, plus specific information on the ten required policies including templates and discussion... More ≫

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This document aims to provide general information and a process for creating library policies and bylaws, plus specific information on the ten required policies including templates and discussion points. The target audience is trustees who have attended Public Library Services Branch board workshops, and boards who are writing or updating their policies.

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