POLICIES AND GUIDELINES - The Alberta Library

3.1.4.5. Catalogues must conform with basic cataloguing standards and
MARC format.
3.1.4.6. Public library catalogues and patron databases must be
connected to an APLEN Node as a point of searching.
3.1.4.7. The library must have access to technical and other staff
necessary to maintain the library’s participation in resource
sharing.
3.1.4.8. The library must be willing to give TAL Card access to its primary
clients and of other TAL partners.
4. Responsibilities of Full Membership
4.1. Members have the collections, services, staffing and budget to fulfill their primary
service mandate.
4.2. Members will actively participate in the work of The Alberta Library.
4.3. Members will have collections and services that are available to other members
and/or their primary users either through interlibrary loan or direct access.
4.4. Members' collections and services will add value to the collective resources of The
Alberta Library.
4.5. Membership will have a positive and supportive effect on the health and wellbeing
of existing members and will not cause detriment to any member.
5. Restrictions/limitations
5.1. There is no limit to the number of full members.
5.2. The number on the Board of Directors may vary, as each full member shall have
one representative, with one vote, on the Board.
6. Fees
6.1. Fee categories shall be established by the Board of Directors.
6.1.1. Category 1:
Post-secondary institution libraries, including universities, colleges,
technical institutes, research and special libraries, with library and resource
centre budgets greater than or equal to $900,000.
6.1.2. Category 2:
Post-secondary institution libraries, including universities, colleges,
technical institutes and research and special libraries, with library or
resource centre budgets less than $900,000 and greater than $300,000.
6.1.3. Category 3:
Post-secondary institution libraries, including universities, colleges,
technical institutes and research and special libraries, with library or
resource centre budgets less than $300,000.
6.1.4. Category 4:
Regional and public libraries, serving populations greater than 500,000.
6.1.5. Category 5:
Regional and public libraries serving populations less than 500,000 and
more than 100,000.
6.1.6. Category 6:
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