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  • On a light blue background the text says "Building a Sensory Musical Storytime Nest" presented by Sandra Schuffert and Erin Cockriell. Friday, October 2nd, 10am-11am Pacific, virtually on Zoom. There is a child-like graphic of a singing green worm holding a book. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program.

    Building a Sensory Musical Storytime Nest

    Beyond Hope Virtual Reboot
    Virtual
    Accessibility

    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 […]

  • On a light blue background, the text says 'Accessibility Resources for K-12 Students with Print Disabilities' hosted by Adam Wilton, Program Manager for the Provincial Resource Centre for the Visually Impaired. Tuesday, October 6, 2pm-3pm Pacific, virtually on Zoom. A graphic image shows a boy in a blue shirt listening to a book, while holding a book and touching the pages. There are two logos for the British Columbia Library Association and Professional Development program.

    Accessibility Resources for K-12 BC Students with Print Disabilities

    Virtual
    Accessibility

    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 – […]

  • Introduction to Governance in BC Public Libraries: Part 1 – Context and Accountability for Library Boards

    Governance

    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 Province of BC, it provides core learning for new trustees and a valuable refresher for experienced board members Register Here Learning Outcomes:  Build a foundation […]

  • Read Local BC Book Blast logo

    Read Local BC BookBlast! Adult titles

    Read Local BC BookBlast! series
    Virtual
    Collections

    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 Books BC) is our host and will provide a CataList resource for easy book ordering details while publisher reps provide a whirlwind of book talks. […]

  • Read Local BC Book Blast! Kids & Teens logo on blue background

    Read Local BC BookBlast! Kids & Youth

    Read Local BC BookBlast! series
    Virtual
    Children's Services

    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 Director of Books BC) is our host and will provide a CataList resource for easy book ordering details while publisher reps provide a whirlwind of […]

  • Introduction to Governance in BC Public Libraries: Part 2 – Role Clarity and the Successful Governance Team

    Governance

    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 of BC, it provides core learning for new trustees and a valuable refresher for experienced board member. Learning Outcomes: This webinar explores how library boards and […]

  • A headshot of Hannah Cyrus seated in a library. Hannah is a young white woman with shoulder length brown hair. She is smiling and wearing a blue blouse with white polka dots

    Critical AI Programming in Libraries – Q&A with Hannah Cyrus

    AI Exploration series
    Virtual
    Artificial Intelligence

    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 what generative AI is, how it works, what the major concerns are with it, and how to disable AI functions on different devices and platforms. […]

  • Text says "British Columbia's Office of the Human Rights Commissioner." Includes an artistic graphic image of water, earth and sun.

    Misinformation: Can you stop it?

    Conference Virtual Reboot
    Virtual
    Misinformation

    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 […]

  • Avery Swartz is standing in front of a light blue background. She is a white, middle-aged woman with shoulder-length hair in blond and brown tones. She is smiling, wearing glasses, and has a mustard coloured sports jacket over a blue shirt and blue jeans. She wears a contemporary, long gold necklace and hoop earrings.

    What’s Ahead in AI: Signal, Noise and the Coming Year for Libraries

    Year-End Keynote
    Virtual
    Artificial Intelligence

    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 […]

  • On a green background there's a graphic image of three people at a desk with speech bubbles emerging. Two are seated, one person is standing, and there's a laptop on the desk.

    Beyond Burnout: Brave Conversations around Resilience and Sustainable Librarianship

    Conference Virtual Reboot
    Virtual
    Mental Health & Wellness

    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 to enjoy the activities that drew you to the profession in the first place? Three librarians from vastly different work contexts, offer possibilities for library […]

  • A collage of sketched items associated with a variety of weather: sun, storm clouds, rainbows, lightning, wind, snow, rain, blowing leaves, umbrellas, ice-cream cones, thermometers, boots, hats and scarves. Some of the images are black and white, others have been partially coloured in bright hues. Across the middle is a golden yellow and dark blue text box that says “Forecast Unclear: Libraries Carry On. 2027 BC Library Conference, April 21-23.”

    2027 BC Library Conference

    BC Library Conference
    In-Person

    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 […]