BCLA Intellectual Freedom Statement

Mar 6, 2026 | Highlights

At our February meeting, the Board approved the BCLA Intellectual Freedom Statement. The final statement is the result of an extensive review done over 2 years, with the goal of creating a statement that supports library work and library workers in all the different...

Welcoming 2 newest members of the BCLA Anti-racism Committee

Mar 3, 2026 | Highlights

On behalf of the BCLA Board and the Anti-racism Committee, I’m pleased to welcome the two newest members of the Anti-racism Committee: Maki Cairns (she/her) works as a library information clerk at Burnaby Public Library and a library assistant at New Westminster...

Event: From Barriers to Belonging

Mar 2, 2026 | Highlights

On Thursday, March 12th at 10am-11am PST, McKelle Hansen (Library Access Specialist Librarian at the North Vancouver City Library) will be presenting From Barriers to Belonging: Designing a Community Hub that centers the needs of marginalized patrons based on the Open...

Event: Search is Evolving

Feb 24, 2026 | Highlights

We are kicking off the month of March with a presentation called Search is Evolving – Are the Searchers?: the impact of AI by Marydee Ojala, editor of Online Searcher magazine on Wednesday, March 4th at 10am-11am PDT on Zoom. MaryDee will evaluate the practical...

Event: Inclusive Library Spaces for All

Feb 17, 2026 | Highlights

Jenne Amell is a Registered Community Occupational Therapist and Board Vice Chair for the Prince George Public Library presenting a workshop called “Sensing the Possibilities: Creating inclusive library spaces for all” on Thursday, February 26th at 2pm-3pm...

Event: AI Tools in Library Marketing

Feb 10, 2026 | Highlights

On Thursday, February 19th at 10am-11:15am PST, we’ll be hosting David Lee King and his workshop “Using AI Tools in Library Marketing” which includes current best practices, AI-focused tools, and a discussion on library AI-related policies and how...