Join us for a lively and fun session highlighting BCLTA’s newest learning resource – a collection of trustee knowledge quizzes. Anne O’Shea, Principal Strategist at Craft Strategic Solutions will walk […]
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 […]
The holiday season is approaching fast! The NNELS catalogue features many holiday-themed titles in accessible formats. Join us for an exploration of our festive collection, where we will guide you […]
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 […]
You are invited to join us on the third Friday of every month from noon – 1pm PT for BCLA’s monthly Climate Action Committee meeting. We welcome all library workers […]
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 […]
You are invited to join us on the third Friday of every month from noon – 1pm PT for BCLA’s monthly Climate Action Committee meeting. We welcome all library workers and students who have questions/ideas to share or just want to listen. You do not have to be a BCLA member to join. Branches Meeting […]
Balancing elected office with library trusteeship? You’re not alone in this challenge. Join Anne O’Shea, Principal Strategist at Craft Strategic Solutions, to explore BCLTA’s guide for elected trustees. Born from real conversations with seasoned elected officials, board chairs, and chief librarians, this session will cover: Learning Outcomes: By the end of the session, participants will: Strategies […]
How do I handle a presenter who’s using my session as a sales campaign? What happens when barely any people show up to my big event? Should I cancel if my equipment breaks? Help! I didn’t schedule enough staff for the amount of patrons here! There are many great resources that help design the best […]
You are invited to join us on the third Friday of every month from noon – 1pm PT for BCLA’s monthly Climate Action Committee meeting. We welcome all library workers and students who have questions/ideas to share or just want to listen. You do not have to be a BCLA member to join. Branches Meeting […]
You are invited to join us on the third Friday of every month from noon – 1pm PT for BCLA’s monthly Climate Action Committee meeting. We welcome all library workers and students who have questions/ideas to share or just want to listen. You do not have to be a BCLA member to join. Branches Meeting […]
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 […]
