On June 17 The BC Public Library Partners (made up of representatives from BCLA, BC Libraries Coop, BCLTA, and ABCPLD) presented virtually to the BC Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services, asking the province to permanently increase annual funding for public libraries to $30 million in 2026, and commit to inflationary adjustments every […]| BCLA
If you were able to attend the BC Library Conference in Nanaimo, you may remember our opening speaker Khari Wendell McClelland, whose vibrant presentation was one of our highlights! To start off our professional development offerings this fall, Khari is hosting a workshop called “Facilitation for Community Transformation” on Thursday, September 4th at 10:00am – 11:30am PDT on […] The post Event: Facilitation for Community Transformation appeared first on BCLA.| BCLA
We are pleased to announce that Kaetrena Davis Kendrick will be hosting a virtual Library Workplace Morale Renewals Colloquium on Thursday, July 17 at 11am – 12:30pm PDT. This session is based on her extensive research on low morale and will include a Q&A. Kaetrena was also the BC Library Conference keynote speaker in Nanaimo. […]| BCLA
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Our next virtual presentation is “Embracing Disability: Practical Advice for Accessible Library Programming” with Jessica Desormeaux and Denise Scott of CELA (Centre for Equitable Library Access) on Wednesday, July 9th at 10am-11am PDT. The workshop will cover important topics related to delivering accessible programming, including planning ahead, communication, adapting on the fly, and evaluations after […] The post Event: Accessible Library Programming appeared first on BCLA.| BCLA
Each year the British Columbia Library Association invites the library community, partners, and stakeholders to nominate individuals and organizations for awards recognizing outstanding work in libraries throughout the province. Winners receive a parchment certificate and BCLA makes a $100 donation in their name to the charity of their choice (any non-profit or charity, including their library).| BCLA
Next week, Fiona O’Connor the Senior Services Specialist in Digital Initiatives at Toronto Public Library will be presenting “AI & Libraries: Shaping the Future of Services” on Wednesday, June 11th at 11am – 12:15pm PDT and we hope you can attend! Discover how TPL has integrated AI into its program offerings and examined staff use […] The post Event: AI and the Future of Libraries appeared first on BCLA.| BCLA
There’s one week left to register for the workshop “Creating a Change-Friendly Library Culture” on Wednesday June 4th at 10am – 11:30am PDT on Zoom with Anne O’Shea of Craft Strategic. Libraries are changing in small and profound ways, and we are surrounded by changing communities with changing needs. One of the greatest challenges for […] The post Event: Change-Friendly Library Culture appeared first on BCLA.| BCLA
The BC Library Association is pleased to announce its upcoming virtual Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, June 18 at 6pm. Registration is open until Sunday, June 15 at midnight. You must be a BCLA member to attend the AGM. If you are unsure of your membership status, please check online by logging in to your account or emailing BCLA […] The post Register for the 2025 BCLA AGM appeared first on BCLA.| BCLA
This Friday, May 30th at 10am – 11:15am PDT, Scott Hargrove CEO of Fraser Valley Regional Library is offering a special presentation on the Impact of Tariffs on BC Libraries via Zoom. Recent tariffs imposed on Canada and countries around the world by the U.S., have caused significant alarm within the publishing world and a […]| BCLA
There’s still room and time to register for our upcoming AI event on Thursday, May 22nd at 1:30-3:30pm PDT with Rich McCue, the Digital Scholarship Commons Manager from University of Victoria. The session is designed as a gentle introduction to Generative AI Research Basics with a focus on beginners, and then moving into more detailed […] The post Event: Generative AI Research Basics appeared first on BCLA.| BCLA