Resource Sharing
Answer
The Libraries Act Regulation 7 (2)(c):
Resource sharing including participation in a provincial resource sharing network and the conditions that apply to the acquisition of library resources and information from other sources including inter-library loans and information in electronic databases.
The Board participates in the Provincial Resource Sharing Network by the partnerships listed below and therefore shall abide by the rules and procedures outlined by all.
- Northern Lights Library System
- Alberta Public Libraries Electronic Network (APLEN)
- ME Libraries
- The Alberta Library (TAL)
The Board participates in the provincial resource sharing network and the System/Node as outlined in the Provincial Resource Sharing Network Guidelines
- The Board will not charge another member library for the inter-library loan service.
- The Board publicizes the interlibrary loan, APLEN and ME/TAL card services to patrons
through newspaper articles, posters and brochures, presentation to groups and organizations, and displays within the community.
Training of staff in resource sharing is the responsibility of the Board through the Northern Lights Library System and shall be carried out through a combination of on-site visits, workshops, memo, procedures manuals, and conferences.