the alberta library – a library consortium serving alberta, canada

announcements

strategic planning announcement

Mar 17, 2025

The Alberta Library (TAL) will be embarking on a strategic planning process for our 2026 – 2030 Strategic Plan. In…

events

student symposium – recording available

Feb 19, 2025

WATCH THE RECORDING HERE The Alberta Library Is hosting a symposium on March 10, 2025 at 3 pm. It is…

members

new member spotlight!

May 31, 2024

TAL welcomed two new members in 2024: The Alberta Environment Library and Vanguard College Library. The Alberta Environment Library has…

events

CBC & TAL collab: out your way

May 31, 2024

TAL’s collaboration with CBC in the Out Your Way project demonstrates the continued value of libraries to their communities. The…

In 1997, libraries in Alberta created The Alberta Library (TAL) – a not-for-profit corporation to address challenges and opportunities created by a changing information, economic and political environment. TAL continues to serve more than 300 libraries of all types working together to ensure the best possible service for library users. Members collaborate to take advantage of discounted purchasing, sharing resources and seeking new opportunities for reducing duplication and providing equitable access to information for communities in Alberta.