Register now for the 2021 BCALS Annual Winter Event! This year’s Winter Event will focus on implementing decolonial practices amongst academic library services and workers.
Registration Information
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Time: 10:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Registration is free. The registration deadline is 9:00am Tuesday, November 9, 2021.
Event Schedule
10:00 – 10:05: Introductions & Welcome
10:05-10:10: Land Acknowledgement
10:10-11:35: Panel Discussion
11:35-12:05: Lunch Break
12:05-1:20: Lightning Talks
1:20-1:30: Break
1:30-2:30: BCALS Business Meeting
*The above times are in PST
Panel Discussion
Implementing decolonization and Indigenization programs within the academic library context has been meaningful and difficult work for many years. We invite attendees to listen, learn, and engage during the panel discussion alongside expert library and information professionals embedded in this significant work. We will explore how individuals, institutions, and the field can contribute to the labour currently being done and elevate the practices of our colleagues to support these programs in the future.
Panelists:
- Rachel Chong: Indigenous Engagement and Subject Liaison Librarian, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Karleen Delaurier-Lyle: Information Services Librarian, Xwi7xwa Library First Nations House of Learning, University of British Columbia
All questions during the event will be moderated.
Lightning Talk Speakers:
- Joyce Wong: User Experience Coordinator, Langara College Library and Learning Commons
- Katherine Watmough: Access and User Services Librarian, Thompson Rivers University Libraries
- Xaanja Free: Masters in Library Science Student, University of British Columbia
- Hillary Webb: Systems and Technical Services Librarian, Emily Carr University Library
- Sajni Lacey: Learning and Curriculum Support Librarian, University of British Columbia – Okanagan Library
Business Meeting
Please plan to stay for the afternoon BCALS Business Meeting in which we will have a round-table discussion and another opportunity to share brief updates and news from your institution which may not be covered in the lightning talks.
If you would like to share an update but are unable to attend, please contact the BCALS executive at [email protected]; we would be happy to share an update on your behalf.
Zoom connection details will be sent to all registrants prior to the event. We look forward to seeing you there!