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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 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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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 Services Branch : provincewide electronic resources acquisition plan 2016-2019

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Public Library Services Branch has created a three year plan for managing the provincewide eContent suite. It includes a description of our consultation process, a list of service priorities for ... More ≫

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Public Library Services Branch has created a three year plan for managing the provincewide eContent suite. It includes a description of our consultation process, a list of service priorities for decision-making and a timeline for acquiring or renewing e-resources.

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Symposium : public library service for people with print disabilities, February 26-27, 2015

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On February 26-27, 2015, Alberta Public Library Services Branch hosted the province-wide Symposium on Public Library Service for People with Print Disabilities. Fifty participants from across ... More ≫

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On February 26-27, 2015, Alberta Public Library Services Branch hosted the province-wide Symposium on Public Library Service for People with Print Disabilities. Fifty participants from across Alberta attended the symposium to discus library services for people with print disabilities. This document summarizes what was heard from the symposium participants and specifically highlights the feedback from the group discussions.

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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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