Did you know that Parkland can assist you with your strategic plan? Your strategic plan or “plan of service” as we refer to it in library world, is a provincially required document outlining your library’s strategy for growth over the next five years. Creating your strategic plan should push your …
Weeding is a crucial part of any collection maintenance program. Weeding involves removing outdated, unused, or worn-out items so that current, useful, and visually appealing materials are easily seen and accessed. It is especially important for a nonfiction collection to have information that is current and accurate; the community should …
The library board is responsible for the comprehensive and efficient delivery of library services to the community. One way the board does this is by creating policies and bylaws that outline best practices for the day-to-day operations of the board and the library. According to the Government of Alberta website …