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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
