The session is an overview of the systems team’s implementation of a full-text search discovery platform for our online BC Government Publications collection using VuFind.
Your annual report is often the only time that outside parties will have access to information such as finances, statistics, what accomplishments and challenges were faced during the year, future plans, and other information and reports. It is important to communicate this information effectively and appropriately. This short webinar will walk you through some tips on how to write an effective report, making the process a little easier, and why it is important to have a good annual report.
A short webinar on writing an effective annual report, including links to additional resources.
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In recent years a number of large library systems have completed economic impact studies. If your resources are more limited, how do you calculate and communicate the library’s value in a way that rings true to your stakeholders? What can you learn from your calculations? This session will explore the process of calculating a market value return on investment at your library and communicating it to your target audience.
Presented by Rhonda O'Neill, Stettler Public Library
Conference Presentation delivered at the 2019 Alberta Library Conference.
Universal Access: Customer Service Toolkit is intended to support Manitoba’s public libraries in complying with the Accessibility For Manitobans Act and the corresponding Customer Service Standard Regulations. The document was developed by the Manitoba Public Library Services Branch in consultation with libraries and consumer group stakeholders. The policies in this toolkit are based on local experience and research from libraries across Canada. We hope that it will be used, modified and shared by others invested in universal access.
Accèss universal : trousse de service à la clientèle est destinée à soutenir les bibliothèques publiques du Manitoba pour répondre aux exigences en vertu de la Loi sur l’accessibilité pour les Manitobains et du Règlement sur les normes de service à la clientèle. Cette trousse a été préparée par la Direction des services de bibliothèques publiques du Manitoba en consultation avec les bibliothèques publiques du Manitoba et des partenaires communautaires. Les politiques dans cette trousse de service sont basés sur l'expérience locale et la recherche dans les bibliothèques à travers le Canada. Nous espérons qu'elle sera utilisée, adaptée et partagée par les bibliothècaires investis dans l'accès universel.
The 8Rs Redux aims to replicate key components of the original 8Rs research and enable a quantitative mapping of the ways in which Canadian academic libraries and their staffing requirements have changed in the past 10 years. Additionally, the study has more deeply probed the human resource implications of workforce diversity and organizational change.
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Every year there are excellent submissions to the Minister's Awards that don't win. This presentation will highlight some of the most innovative and excellent services we've heard about in the last couple of years. Attendees are sure to leave with fresh ideas for new programs and services.
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Annual Report Narratives highlight activities of public libraries which can be a valuable reporting and publicity tool. The content suggestions in the template and checklist are based on commonly included information and the average length for each section. Public libraries are encouraged to incorporate visually appealing pictures and charts that highlight library services.
Les rapports annuels soulignent les activités de bibliothèques publiques qui peuvent être utilisé comme un outil important pour la publicité et pour faire des rapports. Les suggestions de contenu dans ce modèle et liste de contrôle, sont basées sur des informations souvent inclus et la longueur moyenne de l’espace pour chaque section. Les bibliothèques publiques sont encouragées à intégrer des images et des graphiques qui mettent en valeur les services de bibliothèque.
The Library Outreach on the Inside toolkit advocates relationship-building between correctional facilities and libraries, and was created by the Manitoba Public Library Services Branch with consultation from stakeholders in the Manitoba Department of Justice and the Manitoba Library Association Prison Libraries Committee. It is based on local experience, and we hope that it will be used, modified and shared by others involved in correctional library service.
La Trousse d’outils pour bibliothèques, «Extension des services de bibliothèque derrière les barreaux» prône l’établissement de relations entre les centres correctionnels et les bibliothèques publiques et a été créée par la Direction des services de bibliothèques publiques en consultation avec des parties investis du ministère de la Justice et le comité des bibliothèques pénitentiaires de l’association des bibliothèques du Manitoba. Ces idées sont basées sur des expériences locales; et on espère que la trousse sera utilisé, modifié et partagé par les intervenants.
A brochure of tips for parents and caregivers on how to use 5 simple practices to encourage development of early literacy skills in pre-school children.