Publications

Headquarters Publications

Marigold provides professional quality publications, displays, custom promotional materials and marketing software to promote resources, events and services available at the library or through headquarters. These publications also inform library trustees and local library staff about current issues, trends and news, and are helpful in board orientations and presentations to councils.

Acronyms

A list of Library Acronyms to help you navigate the library world.

Alberta's Regional Library Systems

Working together for regional success — Get the big picture with the regional systems brochure.

Informs stakeholders about the advantages of belonging to a regional library system.

 Regional Library Systems brochure

 

Calendar For Local Library Boards

Do you know the deadlines for sending certain documents to Public Libraries Service Branch? Do you know when to expect your Service Grant. When is the Member Libraries workshop? The Calendar for local library board lists quick reminders for the year.

Computer Network & IT Consultation Services

In-depth information about Marigold's IT support — Marigold headquarters is the central hub for the delivery of computerized public library services for Marigold member libraries.

Marigold IT Services Brochure

eResources: Digital Content at Your Library marketing brochure

Marigold's eResources at a glance — Take away brochure for patrons has a short summary of current eResources. Marigold staff can print this brochure for member libraries.  

See all eResources

L2U (Library to You) Catalogue

L2U is a free mail service offered to those who face physical or geographic difficulties in visiting their local library in person. Marigold has been providing L2U service since 1981. This is a valuable component of library service and we are pleased to collaborate with our partners, Shortgrass Library System and Chinook Arch Regional Library System, to extend the service to other areas.

   More about L2U including the  L2U Catalogue

Marigold Fact Sheet

Marigold business facts at a glance — Get information on service population, collaborations and financial statistics with the Marigold Fact Sheet

Marigold Library System 2022 Annual Report

A beacon of community during the pandemic — Share Marigold's Annual Report 2022 with board members, councils, the public and more. One-stop information shopping about Marigold's accomplishments in 2021.

Marigold eNewsletter
  • shares information and ideas around the system
  • creates awareness of special promotions in the library community, as well as new eResources & training tips
  • published monthly
  • email submissions to social@marigold.ab.ca

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Marigold Updated Newsletter

Marigold Report to Councils & Special Areas

Marigold Report, issued after each board meeting — highlights decisions made, policies approved and provides details of local, provincial and nation-wide events and promotions. 

2022

Marigold Report April 2022

Marigold Report January 2022

2021

Marigold Report 2021

2020

Marigold Report 2020

2019

Marigold Report 2019

Marigold Services & Support Brochure
Plan of Service 2023-2025

We are excited to present Marigold Library System’s Plan of Service 2023-2025!

Connecting Communities to information, ideas and innovation are at the core of Marigold’s commitment to the people it serves.  This plan represents the collective wisdom of our stakeholders and aims to continually drive improvement in the delivery of services. We look forward to a future full of potential and impactful collaboration with our members to meet the diverse needs of people across this region.