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The World Languages Kits each have 25 or more titles in a single language and the content is a mixture of fiction and non-fiction geared mainly towards adults. Member libraries are encouraged to borrow these kits to enhance their own local collection. All titles are available to be loaned out to walk-in patrons as well as fill hold requests.

The current languages available are:

• Chinese
• Dutch
• German
• Russian
• Spanish (children's and adult's kits available)
• Tagalog (Filipino)

Xbox kits are available for use within the library and must be overseen by a library staff member. The kits have been created in order for member libraries to hold programming events in their library (i.e. a gaming night) and are not to be loaned to patrons for home use.
Each kit contains an Xbox 360 gaming console, Kinect sensor, power cord and power supply cord, AV cable, four wireless controllers and an instruction manual. Member libraries can request up to four games.

YRL is responsible for normal wear and tear of the Xbox Kits; however, if there is any damage or loss of parts, the borrowing library will be invoiced by YRL for replacement costs.

Borrowing Procedures

Xbox Kits may be loaned for up to three weeks (21 days) by school or public libraries. There is a limit of one kit per month per library. The kits can be booked up to one month in advance. The kit and games will signed out to your library's account and be delivered on the regularly scheduled van run.

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On-Reserve On-Settlement (OROS) Grant funding was created to ensure that people living in Indigenous communities in Alberta would have access to the same quality of library service as their non-Indigenous neighbours.

Yellowhead Regional Library (YRL) receives funding from Public Library Services Branch (PLSB) in order to support services to Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation and Paul First Nation. YRL Member Libraries also provide services to Indigenous cardholders from the following Reserves and Settlements: Enoch Cree Nation, Ermineskin First Nation, Louis Bull Tribe, Maskwacis First Nation, Montana First Nation, and Samson Cree Nation.

Library awareness activities: 19Partnerships created: 15Number of hours dedicated to in-house programs and initiatives: 1,838In-house programs offered: 51Total program attendance: 3,700Total Indigenous cardholders: 1,226Total circulation to Indigenous cardholders: 2,851The 2022 – 2023 OROS Grant has been awarded to Spruce Grove Public Library for the employment of an Indigenous Knowledge Keeper to provide programs and services to the tri-regional area, Paul First Nation, Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation, and YRL member libraries. YRL will be using a portion of the grant to purchase literacy kits that the Knowledge Keeper will then deliver on site to the Indigenous communities.

Libraries can place orders using their allotment funds through our Coordinated Collection Development (CCD) tool. On CCD you can browse lists of new and upcoming titles or curated lists created by YRL staff. 

CCD Access

YRL staff can also help you order specific items or create lists based on the needs of your collection. Please email askyrl@yrl.ab.ca with your requests.

Public Libraries

Alberta Beach Municipal Library (AABM)https://albertabeachlibrary.ca Alder Flats/Buck Lake Public Library (AAF)https://alderflatslibrary.ab.ca Barrhead Public Library (ABARR)https://barrheadpubliclibrary.ca Biblotheque de Beaumont Library (ABEAM)https://beaumontlibrary.com Blue Ridge Community Library (ABRC)https://blueridgelibrary.ab.ca Breton Municipal Library (ABRM)https://bretonlibrary.ab.ca Calmar Public Library (ACALM)https://calmarpubliclibrary.ca Darwell Public Library (ADAR)https://darwellpubliclibrary.ab.ca Devon Public Library (AD)https://devonpubliclibrary.ca Duffield Public Library (ADUF)https://pclibraries.ca Drayton Valley Municipal Library (ADV)https://draytonvalleylibrary.ca Edson & District Public Library (AED)https://edsonlibrary.caEntwistle Public Library (AENT)https://pclibraries.ca Evansburg Public Library (AEV)https://yclibraries.ca Fort Assiniboine Public Library (AFA)https://fortassiniboinelibrary.ab.ca Hinton Municipal Library (AH)https://hintonlibrary.org Jarvie Public Library (AJA)https://westlocklibrary.ca Jasper Municipal Library (AJ)https://jasperlibrary.ab.ca Keephills Public Library (AKEC)https://pclibraries.ca Leduc Public Library (ALE)https://leduclibrary.ca M. Alice Frose Library (AFAW)https://westlocklibrary.ca Mayerthorpe Public Library (AMA)https://mayerthorpelibrary.ab.ca Millet Public Library (AMI)https://milletlibrary.ca Neerlandia Library (AN)https://neerlandialibrary.ab.ca New Sarepta Public Library (ANS)https://newsareptalibrary.ca Niton Library (ANJGG)https://yclibraries.ca Onoway Public Library (AO)https://onowaylibrary.ab.ca Pigeon Lake Public Library (ALAAC)https://pigeonlakepubliclibrary.ab.ca Rich Valley Public Library (ARV)https://richvalleylibrary.ab.ca Sangudo Public Library (ASANS)https://sangudolibrary.ca Seba Beach Public Library (ASB)https://sebabeachlibrary.ab.ca Spruce Grove Public Library (ASG)https://sgpl.ca Stony Plain Public Library (ASP)https://mysppl.ca Swan Hills Municipal Library (ASH)https://swanhillslibrary.ab.ca Thorsby Municipal Library (ATM)https://thorsbymunicipallibrary.ab.ca Tomahawk Public Library (ATO)https://pclibraries.ca Wabamun Public Library (AWM)https://pclibraries.ca Warburg Public Library (AWA)https://warburglibrary.ab.ca Westlock Municipal Library (AWES)https://westlocklibrary.ca Wetaskiwin Public Library (AW)https://wetaskiwinpubliclibrary.ab.ca Whitecourt & District Public Library (AWH)https://whitecourtlibrary.ab.ca Wildwood Public Library (AWILD)https://yclibraries.ca Winfield Community Library (AWI)https://winfieldlibrary.ab.ca  

School Libraries

Pembina Hills School Division WebsiteMember school librariesBarrhead Composite High School (ABH)Busby School (ABB)Dunstable School (ABD)École Barrhead Elementary School (ABARE)École Westlock Elementary School (AWEL)Eleanor Hall School (ACEH)Fort Assiniboine School (AFAS)Neerlandia Public Christian School (ANN)Pembina North Community School (ADD)Pibroch Colony School (AWHH)R.F. Staples Secondary School (AWRF)Sunny Bend Colony School (AWSH)Swan Hills School (ASHSS)Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools WebsiteMember school librariesAlder Flats Elementary School (AAFS)Buck Mountain Central School (ABLB)Centennial School (AWCE)Clear Vista School (AWCV)Falun Elementary School (AFS)Griffiths-Scott School (AMGS)Gwynne School (AGS)Lakedell School (AWL)Lynn Lauren Early Education School (AWEE)Norwood School (AWN)Parkdale School (AWPE)Pigeon Lake Regional School (AFP)Pine Haven Colony School (AWPH)Pipestone School (AMPS)Queen Elizabeth School (AWQ)Silver Creek Colony School (AFSCC)Wetaskiwin Composite High School (AWCH)Winfield School (AWIS)Northern Gateway Public Schools WebsiteMember school librariesDarwell School (ADS)Elmer Elson Elementary School (AMEE)Grasmere School (AAB)Hilltop Junior/Senior High School (AWHHS)Mayerthorpe Junior/Senior High (AMH)Onoway Elementary School (AOE)Onoway Junior/Senior High (AOH)Pat Hardy Primary School (AWP)Percy Baxter Middle School (AWPB)Rich Valley School (AGRV)Sangudo Community School (ASSH)Whitecourt Central Elementary School (AWW)

If the power goes out or we're upgrading Polaris, you can still circulate materials with the Offline Circulation Spreadsheet. Be sure to download the file, install the fonts and test the system ahead of time.

Before the Outage

1. Download the Offline Circ Spreadsheet by clicking the download (down arrow) icon. 
2. Download the required Codabar fonts:
   • Font 1 (free web download)
   • Font 2 (free web download)
3. Install the fonts: 
   • Find the font files in your downloads folder and double-click on the file to open it in the Font Previewer.
   • Click Install at the top left.
   • Close the Font Previewer.

Tips

• • When you open the spreadsheet, you will get a pop-up or warning about Macros. You must choose to Enable Macros when you open the spreadsheet.
  • Only enter information in cells that are grey. All other cells will automatically populate.
  • There are two sheets in the workbook:
    • Offline Circ - Bulk is the classic offline circ experience: scan the patron barcode and items, when you reach the bottom of the spreadsheet, print it, clear the sheet and continue. There are detailed instructions on the Instructions tab.
    • Offline Circ - Patron lets you have one printout per patron.
  • Remember to shred the paper copies after you successfully enter the information when Polaris is back up.
  • The Offline Circ spreadsheet is only for checkouts during an outage. Leave your checkins to the side and do not circulate until they have been checked in using Polaris when it is restored.

During the Outage

1. When a patron comes to check out their items, if using the Offline Circ - Patron sheet, type in their full name in the "Patron Name" cell. Then scan or type their barcode in the "Scan patron" cell. The Patron barcode will automatically generate.
2. Scan the item in the "Scan Item" column. The numbers will appear in the left hand column and the barcode will automatically generate in the right.
3. There are spots for 13 items. If you need more, from the menu, select Insert > Rows.
4. When you are done, click the green printer button. This will print the worksheet. If you want a second copy, click the printer button again. Keep the paper copy for your records.
5. After you have printed the worksheet, click the red eraser. This will clear the fields so you can enter the information for the next patron.

After the Outage

1. When you can access Polaris again, you must enter the transactions into Polaris. Perform the checkout as you normally would using the barcodes on the paper copies.