Public Library Services Branch Update Kerry Anderson, Kim Johnson, Katrina Borowski

The Public Library Network: An Overview

Public Library Service in Alberta

Public Library Service: Local +

Why a network? And, who is the ladybug?

Public Library Service in Alberta NETWORKED

ILL E-content Key Components of the Public Library Network Union Catalogue Delivery SuperNet …a service of Alberta’s Public Library Network Alberta Wide Borrowing

The Alberta Public Library Network Network Resource Sharing Electronic Resources SuperNetAccessibility

The Alberta Public Library Network Public Library Network Policy Resource Sharing Operational Policy for Public Libraries Electronic Resources Operational Policy for Public Libraries SuperNet Operational Policy Library Services for People with Print Disabilities Operational Policy for Public Libraries

Making the Connection AccountabilityAutonomy

The Alberta Public Library Network

Public Library Network Initiatives: Delivery Support

The Alberta Public Library Network: Delivery Support

Delivery Review: Preliminary Findings Inconsistent service Extra work for library staff Privacy concerns Damaged material Competing mandates Inequitable service Delivery to provincial building OH&S concerns Extra costs to libraries Tense relationships with provincial buildings

Yearly PLSB Symposium: Creating Communities of Practice

Symposium on Library Services to People with Print Disabilities

Library Resources for People with Print Disabilities Operational Policy Statement of Purpose Libraries have a fundamental responsibility to provide equitable access to library collections, resources, and facilities. All facets of library service should be made available to every community member. The Alberta Public Library Network aims to support public libraries in the provision of equitable access to library resources for all Albertans. This operational policy establishes principles and guidelines for the effective selection of resources to help support Alberta public libraries serve patrons with print disabilities.

Library Resources for People with Print Disabilities Operational Policy Policy The Government of Alberta supports public libraries in the provision of library services for people with print disabilities 1.The Government of Alberta will support access to library resources that make conventional print material available in accessible formats. 2.Albertans who have a print disability will have access to resources provided by Alberta public libraries through the network at no additional charge. 3.The local public library has primary responsibility for developing and providing accessible library service at the local level. Resources supported by the Government of Alberta are meant to complement and support, not replace or substitute, existing library services.

2016: Online Accessibility Training DAISY Accessible Formats

Little Ones in Libraries: Survey and Symposium

Do you have a need or interest in early childhood literacy training?

Does your library offer pre-K programs?

What age groups are you pre-K programs for?

Libraries offering multiple pre-K programs

Reported Partnerships

Three greatest challenges in early literacy programming? Staffing Time Space Other challenges: lack of training/ideas, finding volunteers, competition, small community/lack of participants, reaching the community

Three greatest successes in providing early literacy programming

Little Ones in Libraries: Symposium on Early Childhood Library Services

2017: Symposium on Libraries Serving Indigenous Communities

PLSB eResources Suite

The Alberta eBook Project READ ALBERTA BOOKS

The Alberta Public Library Network: eResources Suite

eResources Suite: Consultation Questions  Create Young Readers: Early Literacy  Know your community : Community Resources and Services  Satisfy Curiosity : Lifelong Learning  Stimulate imagination: Reading, Viewing and Listening for Pleasure  Visit a Comfortable place: Physical and Virtual Spaces

Questions for us

Thanks! Kerry Anderson Katrina Borowski Kim Johnson Public Library Services Branch Alberta Municipal Affairs