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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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Collaborative library policy

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Outlines how Government of Alberta ministries will collaborate to support programs and services that enable Albertans to have equitable and standardized access to publicly-funded library resources.

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Public library network policy [2012]

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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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Provincial resource sharing network policy for Alberta public library boards

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This document outlines the provincial resource sharing network policy for public libraries in Alberta. Libraries engage in resource sharing because no single library can meet all of the needs of... More ≫

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This document outlines the provincial resource sharing network policy for public libraries in Alberta. Libraries engage in resource sharing because no single library can meet all of the needs of its community nor can it make available all of the resources and information required by its customers.

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