2025 BC Library Conference
Call for Proposals is Now Open!
Dates
May 7-9, 2025
Venue
Vancouver Island Convention Centre
Location
Territory of the Snuneymuxw First Nation, in Nanaimo.
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.
Conference 2024
Conference 2023
Conference 2022
Conference 2021
Conference 2020
Conference 2019
Conference 2018
Conference 2017
Conference 2016
Conference 2015
Conference 2014
Conference 2013
Conference 2012
Conference 2011
Conference 2010
Conference 2009
Conference 2008
Conference 2007
Conference 2006
Conference 2005
Conference 2004
Conference 2003
Conference 2002
Conference 2001
Conference 2000
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