Library Operations and Policies

Library Operations and Planning

Download the Orientation Booklet for New Library Managers here (updated April 2023)
View the Library Partners and Their Roles powerpoint

Documents to assist with library operations and planning can be found below:

Patron Registration

Please use this form to collect patron information when registering a TRAC Membership Card.

Policies and Legislation

There are many acts, regulations, and policies that are relevant to public libraries in Alberta. Many are also relevant to school libraries (such as copyright legislation and employment standards). Please find links to relevant legislation and other related resources below.

Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)

Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL):

Copyright:

Employment:

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP)

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP):

FOIP Act
FOIP Regulation
Basic FOIP Information for PLS Libraries - Resources and Training (Updated February 22, 2021)

Public Libraries

Public Libraries:

Safety and Security for Rural Libraries

LibGuides

Alberta Library Association Safety and Security in Libraries

Guidebooks

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Working Alone Requirements Alberta

ohs-explanation-for-working-alone.pdf (alberta.ca)

Working Alone Safely Guide by the Government of Alberta

Working Alone Safely (Bulletin WA003) (alberta.ca)

Public Services Health and Safety Association

https://www.pshsa.ca/resources/health-and-safety-guidance-during-covid-19-for-library-employer

Sample Working Alone Policies

Sample Working Alone Policies

Peace Library System

Camrose Public Library

Grey Highlands Public Library

Town of Mclennan Library Board

Trochu Municipal Library

Webinars & Courses

Webinars and Courses

Webinar: Security for Rural Libraries and Staff

Webinar: Library Safety and Security Series Part 1

Webinar: Library Safety and Security Series Part 2

Webinar: Library Safety and Security Series Part 3