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.
2022 Collective Restoration: the way forward is together (Virtual)
Keynotes: Monique Gray Smith, Emily Knox, Adeline Huynh, Maeva Gauthier, Gurdeep Pandher
2021 Traveler, there is no path. The path is made by walking (Virtual)
Keynotes: Dori Tunsall, Sierra Tasi Baker, Tricia Logan, Melanie Matining, Kai Cheng Thom, Andrea Ferguson
2020 (Virtual) Summer Conference
2020 CANCELLED due to Covid-19: Libraries, Democracy and Action (Richmond)
Keynotes: Jessie Loyer, Seth Klein
2019 The Future By Design (Surrey)
Keynotes: Vanessa Richards, Emily Pilloton
2018 Work + Culture (Richmond)
Keynotes: Amal Rana, Sandra Mathison, Chris Bourg
2017 Seek. Spark. Ignite. (Vancouver)
Keynotes: Khelsilem, Anita Sarkeesian
2016 Disrupt & Transform (Richmond)
Keynotes: Cory Doctorow, Harsha Walia
2015 Creative Communities (Richmond)
Keynotes: Veda Hille, Wayde Compton
2014 Hello World (Vancouver)
Keynotes: Ivan Coyote, Marian Bantjes, Arundhati Roy
2013 Are We There Yet? (Richmond)
Keynotes: Lev Grossman, Joe Janes
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