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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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Companion guide for the preparation of the statement of receipts and disbursements and budget (including direct payments)

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This guide will assist with the completion of the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements and Budget forms which are to be submitted to the Public Library Services Branch by municipal and... More ≫

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This guide will assist with the completion of the Statement of Receipts and Disbursements and Budget forms which are to be submitted to the Public Library Services Branch by municipal and intermunicipal library boards serving fewer than 10,000 people, as part of the grant application process. (Boards serving more than 10,000 people may submit these forms or their own financial reportand/or budget.)

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Public library grant program guidelines

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Public library service is primarily funded through the local tax base at both the local municipal level and also at the regional library system level with support from a provincial library... More ≫

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Public library service is primarily funded through the local tax base at both the local municipal level and also at the regional library system level with support from a provincial library operating grant. Funding is provided under the Municipal Affairs Grants Regulation. The Public Library Service Grant Program Guidelines resource provides details on grant eligibility and amounts, and apply to the particular year as indicated in the title of the guidelines.

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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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Library board basics : a handbook for library trustees and managers [2018]

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

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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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Library board basics : a handbook for library trustees and managers [2016]

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

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Library board basics : a handbook for library trustees and managers [2015]

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

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Companion guide for the preparation of the public library survey and annual report of public libraries in Alberta

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In order to be considered eligible for funding, library boards must complete a public library survey and submit an annual report each year. This document contains complete instructions and... More ≫

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In order to be considered eligible for funding, library boards must complete a public library survey and submit an annual report each year. This document contains complete instructions and definitions for the questions in the survey and annual report.

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