Coalition of Alberta Public Libraries statement on changes to Libraries Act to restrict access to resources - April 3, 2026
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In January 2026, CAP Libraries commissioned research by Alberta pollster Janet Brown to better understand public views on library decision-making and the principle of intellectual freedom. It confirms that public libraries are among Alberta’s most trusted and widely used public institutions. Key findings include:
82 per cent of Albertans trust their local public library to make appropriate decisions about what materials are available
70 per cent of Albertans use public libraries at least a few times per year, with 47 per cent reporting use weekly or monthly
69 per cent of Albertans believe decisions about library materials should be made locally by trained library staff, guided by policies set by local library boards, rather than through province-wide rules
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