The BC Library Trustees Association is excited to launch this new resource to support public library trustees in their governance roles. Developed through engagement with library directors, trustees and the […]
The Read Local BC BookBlast! is back and this presentation will focus on brand new and upcoming adult titles (fiction and nonfiction) published here in BC. Sarah Felkar (Executive Director of […]
Managing Hostile Interactions training equips library staff with practical tools to navigate difficult situations safely and respectfully. Participants will gain an understanding on how to define hostility and examine its forms and dynamics, learn proven strategies for de-escalation, and explore techniques to effectively confront and set limits on hostile behaviours. Delivery: This is a two-day […]
Managing Hostile Interactions training equips library staff with practical tools to navigate difficult situations safely and respectfully. Participants will gain an understanding on how to define hostility and examine its forms and dynamics, learn proven strategies for de-escalation, and explore techniques to effectively confront and set limits on hostile behaviours. Delivery: This is a two-day […]
The Read Local BC BookBlast! is back and this presentation will focus on brand new and upcoming children & youth titles (fiction and nonfiction) published here in BC. Sarah Felkar (Executive […]
Join the BC Library Trustees Association for Part 2 of our newly launched Introduction to Governance in BC Public Libraries resource. Developed through engagement with library directors, trustees and the Province […]
Hannah Cyrus, Digital Media Librarian at Bangor Public Library in Maine, will give a brief presentation about the creation and implementation of her popular "Avoiding AI" programs, which teach patrons […]
Misinformation spreads quickly – sometimes faster than the truth – and libraries are often the first places its impacts show up. This session provides language, framing and approaches participants can use to support library users, friends and family members in navigating the often-overwhelming challenges associated with misinformation. The session introduces key content from the BC's […]
Every few months brings a new wave of AI announcements, and it can feel like the ground shifts before you've had a chance to stand on it. This keynote takes a breath. Avery Swartz looks back at how AI has changed libraries over the past few years, separates the developments that mattered from the ones […]
Popular advice for avoiding burnout often involves a focus on personal care actions outside of work. But if the workplace is what’s getting you down, are there ways to continue […]
BCLA is proud to offer the annual BC Library Conference, which has a long history of progressive, nuanced and inspiring speakers and presentations. We strive to provide engaging opportunities to learn from and contribute to the important work being done in the library sector, focusing on our province but including important and emerging ideas and […]
