2026 BC Library Conference
We’re Looking forward to seeing you in Richmond!
Dates
April 22-24, 2026
Venue
Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel
Location
Territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and other hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (hun-ki-meen-um) speaking people, in Richmond.
Past Conferences
The annual BC Library Conference creates a space for discussion and debate, conversation and connecting with colleagues. It provides opportunities to learn, consider, and reflect on the philosophy, work, and services of libraries. We want the outcome of every conference to be stronger institutions and stronger individuals.
1999 Imagination in Action (Richmond)
Keynote: Kaycee Hale
1998 Joint
Keynote: John Ralston Saul
1997 Vital Connections: Libraries & Communities (Surrey)
Keynote: Rex Murphy
1996 Ensuring Our Future: Libraries Working Together (Whistler)
Keynote: Roch Carrier
1995 Putting People First (Victoria)
Keynote: Elizabeth Marinez
1994 Joint with CLA (Vancouver)
Keynote:
1993 Bridging the Gap (Pentiction)
Keynote: Herbert S. White
1992 Making the Connection (Whistler)
Keynote: Ray Spaxman
1991 In the Human Cause (Vancouver)
Keynote: Ursula Franklin
1990 Working in Interesting Times (Victoria)
Keynote: Alan Borovoy
1989 Building Linkages (Penticton)
Keynotes: Margaret Chisholm, Sharon Wood