Join us for a discussion of the importance of human connection in the library as generative AI increasingly fills the role of confidant, counsellor, and content creator. We will break down how different digital services (like OverDrive, Naxos, NoveList, and more) curate their content using artificial intelligence, algorithms, or humans, and why this difference matters. […]
Donald Taylor (SFU) and Trish Mau (Burnaby Public Library) are members of the CFLA-FCAB Copyright Community of Practice and CFLA-FCAB Task Force on Copyright & AI. BCLA is pleased to share that they are available to present an informative session on the latest copyright news and issues, and that attendees are encouraged to bring their questions! […]
Join us for a panel presentation featuring Laurie Davidson, Tara Robertson, Krista Boehnert, and Lisa Hoskins as they share their library origin story, the skills they acquired in traditional library settings, and how their experience translated into new opportunities outside of the library. Each presenter offers a unique perspective and will touch upon the pros […]
This presentation by Kellee E. Warren (Associate Professor and Special Collections Librarian - University of Illinois) will include a candid discussion on the benefits and challenges of advancement into management and leadership for both early and mid-career librarians. While some early career librarians have the curiosity and ambition to become part of senior management, even […]
As we know, there are many different types of brains that attend library story times - this workshop explores how we can use sensory based musical activities to increase language abilities, build social connections, increase fine and gross motor skills, and just have an amazing time building life-long library memories. Participants will learn more about […]
In this session we’ll discuss the multiple pathways that students with print disabilities access learning materials in digital and hard copy alternate formats in the K-12 education system. In K-12, digital alternate formats include PDF, EPUB, and e-Text while hard copy alternate formats include braille, and enlarged print. We’ll focus on the service constellation – […]
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 […]
