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Alberta public library directory

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The Alberta Public Library Directory provides contact information for all public libraries and their library boards. It also includes contact information for each of the seven library system... More ≫

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The Alberta Public Library Directory provides contact information for all public libraries and their library boards. It also includes contact information for each of the seven library system boards in the province, a listing of each library system's member locations, and a reference listing of interlibrary loan symbols for each library.

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Alberta public library statistics

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The annual datasets in this record include financial information (revenues and expenditures) and output measures for public libraries and public library systems in Alberta. Financial details are... More ≫

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The annual datasets in this record include financial information (revenues and expenditures) and output measures for public libraries and public library systems in Alberta. Financial details are compiled from financial reports filed by each library board, while statistics related to public library service delivery are compiled from annual reports submitted by each public library board to Municipal Affairs. A separate annual dataset contains information on local appropriations received by library boards from their municipal councils for operations.

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Policies and bylaws : a guide for public library boards in Alberta

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A guide to help Alberta public library boards with the creation of local policies that are required under Section 7 of the Libraries Regulation, and safety and use bylaws allowed under Section 36... More ≫

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A guide to help Alberta public library boards with the creation of local policies that are required under Section 7 of the Libraries Regulation, and safety and use bylaws allowed under Section 36 of the Libraries Act. Includes sample policies and bylaws for adaption and use by library boards.

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Resource sharing operational policy for public libraries

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Resource sharing is the lending of local library resources to users of other public libraries. Resource sharing strengthens public library service to Albertans by increasing the range of materials... More ≫

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Resource sharing is the lending of local library resources to users of other public libraries. Resource sharing strengthens public library service to Albertans by increasing the range of materials available for borrowing. This operational policy establishes processes and rules which enforce reciprocity and make effective, consistent resource-sharing workflow and systems possible.

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SuperNet operational policy for Public Library Services Branch

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This policy establishes that Alberta Municipal Affairs, through the Public Library Services Branch, will pay the monthly SuperNet connection fees for Alberta Public Library Network participants.... More ≫

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This policy establishes that Alberta Municipal Affairs, through the Public Library Services Branch, will pay the monthly SuperNet connection fees for Alberta Public Library Network participants. SuperNet connectivity for public libraries is a key technological component of the provincial public library network. It is a priority to ensure that public libraries are fully functioning on the SuperNet, in order to provide the networked public library service that becomes possible through high-speed broadband.

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Public library network policy [2022]

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The Government of Alberta has established and sustains a network known as the Public Library Network that connects Alberta’s public libraries to enable access to public library resources and... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta has established and sustains a network known as the Public Library Network that connects Alberta’s public libraries to enable access to public library resources and services for Albertans. The network is coordinated and supported by Alberta Municipal Affairs through Public Library Services Branch.

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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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Public library statistics

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Public library boards are required to submit an annual report to Alberta Municipal Affairs reporting statistics related to public library service delivery. The data from each library's annual... More ≫

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Public library boards are required to submit an annual report to Alberta Municipal Affairs reporting statistics related to public library service delivery. The data from each library's annual report is compiled in the Public Library Statistics document. Financial details in the document are compiled from financial reports filed by each library board.

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Appointments to the Municipal Library Board : a fact sheet for Alberta public library boards and councils

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This fact sheet provides guidance for appointing individuals to municipal library boards. The councils of municipalities that have created a municipal board under the Libraries Act make these appointments. More ≫

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This fact sheet provides guidance for appointing individuals to municipal library boards. The councils of municipalities that have created a municipal board under the Libraries Act make these appointments.

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