Provincial Advocacy

Here are some helpful tools for library managers and trustees working on advocacy for their libraries:

• Libraries Act and Regulations from the Government of Alberta
• Public Library Services from the Government of Alberta
• Welcome to the Trustee Toolkit from ALTA

The Alberta Provincial Library Systems have created the following advocacy tools:

• 2023-24 System Salary Wages and Compensation: Survey Results for Public Libraries 
• Introduction to Advocacy Resources 2024
• Recruiting and Selecting Library Board Members: A Guide for Municipal Councils 
• Roles and Responsibilities: Public Library Boards 
• Selecting System Board Members
• Presenting Your Budget to Council Tipsheet 
• Library Budget Presentation to Council Template (PPT) - PDF
• Guide to Library Reserves 
• Guide to Building Rapport 
• Advocacy Resources