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2024 BC Library Conference

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Dates

April 24-26, 2024

Venue

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel

Location

Territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and other hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (hun-ki-meen-um) speaking people, in Richmond.

Available till October 14, 2023*

(*for registered conference attendees)

Past Conferences

The annual BC Library Conference is the work and responsibility of the British Columbia Library Association and serves as the most important aspect of the Association’s commitment to professional development for members and the library community. BCLA mounts the annual conference to share the latest information and research in the library and related fields.

Our intention is to create a space for discussion and debate that is also a space for conversation and connecting with colleagues. The BC Library Conference 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.

Conference 2023

Gallery wall of mirrors, windows and sliding glass doors in a variety of styles and colours. Text reads: Windows Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors. 2023 BC Library Conference. April 12-14.

Conference 2022

Graphic for 2022 BC Library Conference. Title reads: Collective Restoration, The way forward is together. April 19-22, 2022

Conference 2021

Graphic for 2022 BC Library Conference. Title reads: Collective Restoration, The way forward is together. April 19-22, 2022

Conference 2020

2020 Conference

Conference 2019

2019 Bc Library Conference Icon

Conference 2018

Cover of program from 2018 BC Library. Conference. Title reads: Work + Culture, Defining our values. May 9-11, 2018. Includs decorative image of a group of people.

Conference 2017

Decorative. Graphic image for 2017 BC Library Conference. Reads: Seek, Spark. Ignite. 2017 BC Library, Conference, Includes BCLA sunburst logo.

Conference 2016

2016 Conference

Conference 2015

2015 Conference

Conference 2014

2014 Conference

Conference 2013

2013 Conference

2012   Licence to Read (Richmond)
Keynotes: Joel Bakan, Ingrid Parent, Dr. Michael Geist

2011   Celebrating a Century of Association (Victoria)
Keynote: Paul Whitney

2010
   Seriously Entertaining: Learning Through Fun & Games (Penticton)
Keynote: Tim Ellison

2009   Be Curious: Think, Share, Discover (Burnaby)
Keynotes: Michael Stephens, Henry Yu

2008   Off the shelf & out of the box: Creativity in libraries (Richmond)
Keynote: Fred Kent

2007   Beyond 20/20: Envisioning the Future (Burnaby)
Keynote: Steven Berlin Johnson

2006   Sharing a Vision: The Power of Collaboration (Burnaby)
Keynote: Glen Murray

2005   From scrolls to eBooks: the story continues… (Burnaby)
Keynote: Joel Bakan

2004   Joint with CLA: Celebrating Our Community: Sharing Our Values ~ Sharing Our Value (Victoria)
Keynotes: Michael Gorman, Bill Richardson

2003   Hot Ideas! (Harrison Hot Springs)
Keynote: Mike Eisenberg

2002   Trek to Technology? (Whistler)
Keynote: Michael Gorman

2001   A Learning Odyssey (Burnaby)
Keynote: Lotsee Patterson

2000   Celebrating Excellence (Kelowna)
Keynote: Ken Haycock

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

 

 

Graphic for 2022 BC Library Conference. Title reads: Collective Restoration, The way forward is together. April 19-22, 2022