Event: Custom AI Models & LibraryRobot

Dec 17, 2024 | Highlights

BCLA’s AI Exploration Series will return after the break on Thursday, January 9th at 11am-12:30pm PST on Zoom with Reed Hepler. Register today for a free presentation called “Custom AI Models and LibraryRobot.org” and learn how to create specific,...

Keynote: David Lankes Dec. 5th

Nov 20, 2024 | Highlights

Register today for the BCLA Year-End Keynote event with Professor R. David Lankes on Thursday, December 5th at 2pm-3:15pm (PST), free on Zoom. We anticipate a lively discussion on AI and the role of libraries with an opportunity for a Q&A.

Event: AI and ChatGPT Top Tips

Nov 15, 2024 | Highlights

Join us next week with Cari-Lynn Gawletz for “AI and ChatGPT top tips for daily life and library work” on Thursday, November 21st at 2pm-3pm on Zoom. This session will provide practical guidance and actionable strategies to streamline workflows and save...

Surveys launched to gather input on BCLA Intellectual Freedom Statement Review

Nov 7, 2024 | Highlights

BCLA is inviting input to the review of the BCLA Intellectual Freedom Statement via survey from November 6 to December 6, 2024. The Intellectual Freedom Committee has been working since the summer to develop a process to gather input from the BC library community....

2024 Keeping it ReAL & BCALS Knowledge & Idea Exchange – Registration now open!

Nov 7, 2024 | Highlights

The Keeping it ReAL 2024 organizing committee and BC Academic Libraries Section (BCALS) are happy to announce that registration for the event is now open! Our complementary virtual events will take place on November 14 and 15, 2024.  Registration is free and open to...

Event: Committing to Accessibility in the Licensing of Digital Resources

Nov 6, 2024 | Highlights

There’s still time to register for “Committing to Accessibility in the Licensing of Digital Resources” on Tuesday, November 12th at 11am-12pm on Zoom. Join Daniella Levy-Pinto (NNELS), Laurie Davidson (CELA) and Tami Setala (BC Libraries Co-op) to...