Library Services

The Legislature Librarian is Sandra E. Perry. Sandra and her staff provide authoritative, timely and accurate information services to Members and their staff.

Services to Members

The Library's team of information specialists provides a confidential and non-partisan service. Library services include . . . .

access to the Library's Catalogue on this website.
an extensive collection of Alberta's weekly newspapers.
long runs of Alberta's daily newspapers.
a cross section of major national newspapers.
a daily updating service which digests all the major Alberta newspapers.
recording of daily news programs and daily Question Period.
training in the use of electronic services
government publications from all Canadian jurisdictions.
statutes and regulations for all Canadian jurisdictions.
subscriptions to periodicals of particular interest to Members.
a broad range of texts on government and policy-related issues.
notification to Members and staff of new materials in the Library
extensive bibliographies on topics of current interest.
research assistance drawing on a broad range of local and global resources.
internal access to a broad range of electronic services including subscription databases

Services to the Alberta Public Service

The collections of the Legislature Library are available for use by Alberta public servants. Library Reference staff provide extensive assistance with the collection and an informed referral service. It is suggested that members of the Public Service consult their own departmental library, where one exists, for specialized materials in their own subject area.

A wide range of materials may be borrowed. Please click here for Hours of Operation and Loan Periods.

Services to the Public

The collections of the Legislature Library are available for use by the people of Alberta . Library Reference staff provide basic assistance with the collection and an informed referral service. For general materials, it is recommended that members of the public consult their own public library, prior to contacting the Legislature Library. All items in the collection may be used in the library. Upon special application a wide range of materials may be borrowed. Please consult the Library's catalogue on this website to verify the availability of materials of interest. Please click here for Hours of Operation and Loan Periods.

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