An annual day of professional development covering topics such as anti-racism, climate action, and literacy. With speakers including Dr. Harini Rajagopal, Katłįà Lafferty, Power of Discourse (EDI consulting), AIDE Canada (Autism and/or Intellectual Disability Knowledge Exchange Network), and CWILL BC (Children’s Writers & Illustrators of BC). Open to anyone interested in library services for children, teens, and families.
WHEN: Thursday, April 20th, 2023, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm (Pacific time)
WHERE: Virtual via Zoom
REGISTRATION FEES:
BCLA Individual Members: $20
BCLA Individual Non-Members: $30
Students: $10
SCHEDULE:
9:25 – 9:35 Check-in
9:35 – 10:00 Welcome, Land Acknowledgement, and Ice Breaker
10:00 – 11:00 First Guest Speaker
11:00 – 11:10 Break
11:10 – 12:10 Second Guest Speaker
12:10 – 12:20 Break
12:20 – 1:20 Third Guest Speaker
1:20 – 1:35 Break
1:35 – 2:15 Lunch and Learn featuring CWILL BC and AIDE Canada
2:15 – 2:30 Reflection and Closing
Registration for 2023 YSI Virtual is now closed.
Please note, this event does not include a refund if registration is cancelled.
For questions about the event, please email Rhiannon Wallace.