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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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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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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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Alberta public libraries technology report and recommendations

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The purpose of this report is to address technology needs identified by public library stakeholders. It contains six recommendations that together support two main objectives identified in the MLA... More ≫

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The purpose of this report is to address technology needs identified by public library stakeholders. It contains six recommendations that together support two main objectives identified in the MLA Committee Report Framework for the Future, Positioning Alberta Libraries for the 21st Century: seamless access to library collections and services; and the provision of an innovative technology-enabling and technology-supportive environment for publicly-funded libraries.

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