Legislation
The following acts, regulations and policies are pertinent to all public libraries in Alberta. Many are also relevant to school libraries, such as copyright legislation, occupational health and safety regulations, and employment standards.
Public Libraries:
Libraries Act
Libraries Regulation
Plan of Service
Community Development Grants Regulation
The Public Library Network Policy and the Resource Sharing Operational Policy for Public Libraries govern how libraries may borrow and lend resources in cooperation with other libraries.
Occupational Health and Safety:
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
Working Alone
Freedom of Information Protection of Privacy (FOIP):
FOIP Act
FOIP Regulation
Employment Standards:
Employment Standards Code
Employment Standards Regulation
Workers Compensation:
Workers Compensation Act
Workers Compensation Regulation
Copyright:
Copyright Act and related regulations
Upcoming Events
May 25 - Alberta Literary Awards Gala in Edmonton
May 29- June 1 - Canadian Library Association Conference in Winnipeg
June 1 - Summer Reading Club workshop at Parkland, 9am-3pm
June 6-9 - AALT Conference in Canmore
June 10 - LAG meeting at Parkland, 10am-3pm
June 11-20 - Library Effect workshops throughout the region
June 14 - Grant application and financial info due to Public Library Services Branch



