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SUMMARY:Read Local BC BookBlast! Adult titles
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSarah 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. \nWhether you are involved in collections development\, recommending book titles\, or simply love to read\, this should be a fun and informative session. \nRegister Today!\nThis event is free of charge thanks to a partnership with the Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC). \n 
URL:https://bclaconnect.ca/event/read-local-bc-bookblast-adult-titles/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Collections
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Library Association":MAILTO:prodev@bcla.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Read Local BC BookBlast! Kids & Youth
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSarah 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. \nWhether you are involved in collections development\, recommending book titles for children & youth\, or simply love to support BC books\, this should be a fun and informative session. \nRegister Today! \nThis event is free of charge thanks to a partnership with the Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC). \n 
URL:https://bclaconnect.ca/event/read-local-bc-bookblast-kids-youth/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Children's Services,Collections,Teen Services
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Governance in BC Public Libraries: Part 2 – Role Clarity and the Successful Governance Team
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearning Outcomes: This webinar explores how library boards and library directors work together\, with a focus on clear roles\, effective delegation and strong working relationships. Through examples from BC libraries and guided discussion\, participants will explore: \n\nGovernance fundamentals\nRole responsibilities\nDifferent board models\nBoard as an employer\n\nRegister Here\nAudience: Trustees & Library Directors \nPresenter: Christina De Castell Consulting.  Christina\, former Vancouver Public Library Chief Librarian and current CFLA Executive Director\, is a leader in library policy and advocacy in Canada and internationally. She has 25 years of experience spanning public libraries\, public sector organizations\, and library associations.
URL:https://bclaconnect.ca/event/introduction-to-governance-in-bc-public-libraries-part-2-role-clarity-and-the-successful-governance-team/
CATEGORIES:Governance,Leadership,Public Library Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="BC Library Trustees Association":MAILTO:execdir@bclta.bc.ca
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SUMMARY:Critical AI Programming in Libraries - Q&A with Hannah Cyrus
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAfter sharing information about the ethos and logistics of running critical AI programs\, such as having Management on board\, Hannah will take questions from attendees\, both submitted in advance and asked live\, and host a discussion among participants about issues related to critical AI literacy in libraries of all sizes and types. \nConsider viewing Hannah’s free webinars from Niche Academy in advance including “Refusal as Instruction: Breaking Up with Big Tech” and “Refusal as Instruction: Talking to Patrons about AI” (live on September 30th) or reading her article from Information Technology and Libraries\, “Refusal as Instruction.” \nRegister Today!\nPresenter: Hannah Cyrus (she/her) is a reference librarian with a focus on technology instruction and digital privacy. Her work often centers around patrons concerned about their accounts or devices being compromised\, overwhelmed with junk email and spam phone calls\, and concerned by the ubiquitous creepiness of online surveillance capitalism. She is a member of the Library Freedom Project\, and recipient of the 2026 Jim Campbell Intellectual Freedom Award from the Maine Library Association. \n 
URL:https://bclaconnect.ca/event/critical-ai-programming-in-libraries/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Public Library Training
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