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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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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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Service planning for Alberta libraries : a guide and workbook

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Intended for trustees, managers, and staff of Alberta public libraries, this guide is a simplified and condensed version of the Planning for Results process, an industry-standard best practice... More ≫

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Intended for trustees, managers, and staff of Alberta public libraries, this guide is a simplified and condensed version of the Planning for Results process, an industry-standard best practice that can be used by libraries to develop sound strategic plans that meet legal requirements for planning documents that are required to receive government funding. Includes templates for the documents and planning you will need to do, as well as other supporting information.

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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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Employment of a professional librarian

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Explains the requirement under Section 14 of the Libraries Regulation of the employment of a professional librarian by any municipal library board of a municipality with a population of 10,000 or more. More ≫

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Explains the requirement under Section 14 of the Libraries Regulation of the employment of a professional librarian by any municipal library board of a municipality with a population of 10,000 or more.

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Policies and bylaws : a guide for Alberta public library boards

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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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Little ones in libraries : symposium on early childhood library services (February 25-26, 2016)

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Presents an overview and summary of the Little Ones in Libraries: Symposium on Early Childhood Library Services, sponsored by the Public Library Services Branch in February 2016.

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