Legislation
Libraries in Alberta are affected by the following act and regulation:
- Libraries Act
Explains how libraries in Alberta are governed and defines the roles of the partners involved in library service. Alberta Municipal Affairs is responsible for its administration. - Libraries Regulation
Rules that pertain to the Act
To assist library managers and library boards in complying with the Libraries Act, the Public Library Services Branch of Municipal Affairs has created the document Library Bylaws: Questions to Ask.
For an explanation of Alberta's library legislation, please click here.
Other areas of relevant legislation:
- Community Development Grant Regulation
Rules regarding provincial funding for libraries, including operating grants
- Copyright Act
Also includes related regulations
- Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)
Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Regulation
The Alberta Government's FOIP website offers Frequently Asked Questions for Public Libraries
- Employment Standards Code
Employment Standards Regulation
Click here for more information about Alberta's employment standards, including employees under the age of 18, termination of employment, maternity leave and more
- Occupational Health and Safety Act
Occupational Health and Safety Regulation
An Explanation of the "Working Alone" Requirements
- Workers' Compensation Act
Workers' Compensation Regulation
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