https://open.alberta.ca/feeds/custom.atom?organization=municipalaffairs&pubtype=GuideOpen Government - Custom query2024-03-29T11:03:05.066535+00:00Alberta Open Governmentpython-feedgenRecently created or updated datasets on Open Government. Custom query: 'culture and tourism'https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/c45a73c2-9521-49be-853c-1a0615fead3cLibrary board basics : a handbook for library trustees and managers [2018]2020-01-29T15:34:29.641925+00:00This handbook provides information to assist new library trustees and library managers in their roles. 2019-09-19T16:51:51.205200+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/d424e091-e381-4dc4-b03f-a5a8b51a80fbBest practices for public libraries in Alberta2020-01-30T18:30:10.940987+00:00Presents 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.2018-07-31T19:01:22.498262+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/b81638dd-5046-402c-bbf2-97bf5f87968aCompanion guide for the preparation of the statement of receipts and disbursements and budget (including direct payments)2020-02-27T22:27:26.344006+00:00Municipal AffairsThis 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.)2019-09-19T15:23:56.588736+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/55b879dd-d983-4678-96ac-eec088ce6d76Community revitalization levy program : program guidelines2022-07-04T20:00:19.638199+00:00Program guidelines for the relaunched Community Revitalization Levy program. The document outlines what the program is, how it works and the steps for a municipality to apply.2022-06-30T20:13:21.095659+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/16450bbb-2ce2-42e1-88eb-003e40e035bbPolicies and bylaws : a guide for Alberta public library boards2022-07-15T17:22:51.787072+00:00This 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.2017-11-02T20:39:25.310127+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/93d7af25-6953-4859-b0b6-9ee6cc9ee79bPolicies and bylaws : a guide for public library boards in Alberta2022-07-18T15:40:27.870738+00:00A 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.2022-07-15T17:08:24.829854+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/e86e92d7-45e1-40a5-aac8-30d3c97e93a0Companion guide for the preparation of the public library survey and annual report of public libraries in Alberta2023-05-19T17:41:36.368857+00:00Municipal AffairsIn 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.2015-05-13T15:04:41.049447+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/fe6b097a-a2d9-4b0e-adba-14565506a598Directory of Alberta public libraries2023-05-19T20:37:19.423633+00:00Municipal AffairsThis directory is produced annually by the Public Library Services branch of Alberta Municipal Affairs and contains information on the library systems and public libraries in the province. Includes contact information for each library, hours of operation, population served, number of cardholders, and much more.2015-05-13T14:57:24.570366+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/449f4f34-35b3-4e65-ba67-4124c812c593Libraries Act, chapter L-11 : library bylaws, questions to ask2023-05-31T21:30:31.349552+00:00This 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.2020-09-24T16:36:18.822534+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/50a9aa9e-b326-49c5-83d0-d39b6505e364Library board basics : a handbook for library trustees and managers [2013]2023-05-31T21:45:29.294762+00:00This handbook provides information to assist new library trustees and library managers in their roles.2015-07-06T20:50:32.927853+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/6e0e2ec9-e130-49c9-a934-4d3eac1888b9Library board basics : a handbook for library trustees and managers [2015]2023-05-31T21:54:45.061241+00:00This handbook provides information to assist new library trustees and library managers in their roles.2016-05-24T18:51:01.270205+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/2b72fe04-5c3e-4049-b2ea-c22edefb5a92Library board basics : a handbook for library trustees and managers [2016]2023-05-31T21:56:22.114109+00:00This handbook provides information to assist new library trustees and library managers in their roles. 2016-09-20T16:31:09.912964+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/726e4e8f-2973-43eb-8923-a1fd8f98f6d7Library policies : questions to ask (a guide to writing policies)2023-05-31T22:20:33.703677+00:00Municipal AffairsThis guidance document is meant to assist municipal and intermunicipal library boards and library managers in the development of policies which provide for effective library services in their community.2015-05-13T15:03:20.213737+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/5e624d1d-0947-4f17-8086-ba27bdba2291Public library grant program guidelines2023-06-21T14:59:50.961224+00:00Public 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.2016-04-06T15:40:00.283760+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/f1761f97-0e24-40dc-aa65-158a4bd960e4Service planning for Alberta libraries : a guide and workbook2023-06-23T17:55:33.922036+00:00Intended 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.2016-04-06T15:09:51.607992+00:00https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/029c9968-811f-4030-8b9a-e4bdd01b6db9Standards and best practices for public libraries in Alberta2023-07-06T16:23:41.309502+00:00This resource is meant to support libraries and library boards in providing library services to their communities by explaining the standards with which each library or library board must comply and outlining best practices to support the provision of high-quality services.2017-05-11T21:14:05.459170+00:00