News & Updates
Receiving Updates from Forums
Now that you've seen our new website, find out how to get the most out of Branches: BCLA's New Online Forum Part 1 in a Series: Receiving Updates from Forums...
2023 Freedom to Read Week Posters
Freedom to Read Week is February 19-25, 2023. It is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Freedom to Read Week is organized...
BCLA supports BCTLA open letter affirming support for SOGI and diverse school library collections
BCLA stands with Teacher-Librarians in their support of diverse collections that reflect and affirm all students' sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. We have been working with the BC Teacher-Librarians Association to ensure they are supported...
BCLA letters to government advocating for solutions to hate & discrimination
At the 2020 AGM, BCLA passed a resolution titled Campaign for political action to combat discrimination and hate directed at equity-seeking groups. As proposed in the resolution, BCLA has sent letters to federal and provincial politicians making it clear that...
Call for Proposals for the 2023 BC Library Conference open September 21 – November 21, 2022
BCLA is happy to announce that the call for proposals for the 2023 BC Library Conference is now open. You can read the submission FAQs and submit a proposal via the online portal. Conference Theme Our 2023 conference theme is Windows, Mirrors, & Sliding Glass...
Hold the date! 2023 BC Library Conference
Please join us April 12-14, 2023 at the 2023 BC Library Conference! Conference Theme Our 2023 conference theme is Windows, Mirrors, & Sliding Glass Doors. This theme of insight, reflection, and transition speaks to the role of libraries and library workers: the...
Be part of the first ever BC Libraries Climate Action Week!
The BCLA’s Climate Action Committee is organizing a “Climate Action Week” from Sept 23-29. Libraries have been working hard to support our communities as they grapple with climate change over the years, and this is a chance to amplify and promote that work, and to...
Changes are coming to the BCLA website and listservs!
In October, we’ll be introducing an updated website. The website will be more accessible, have a clean new design and will better serve the BC library community. BCLA’s listserv technology is end-of-life and will be replaced with online forums at the same time....
BC Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services recommends increased annual funding for public libraries
Part of BCLA’s mission is to advocate for libraries and library workers, and your membership makes it possible for us to do this work. The BC Public Library Partners (made up of representatives from BCLA, BC Libraries Coop, BCLTA, and ABCPLD) presented to the BC...
BCLA Anti-racism Project Advisory Group – Call for Members
BCLA is embarking on a journey to become an anti-racist organization, supported by The Commons Consulting. This will require ongoing and dedicated effort and funding, as there will always be more to do. We want to express our gratitude to the Indigenous, Black, and...